Insights
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Effective Website Planning Steps
Developing your website requires comprehensive, strategic planning. Read about our website planning process and which questions need to be answered as you work through each step of creating a website. Read time: under 4 minutes
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DMO Brand and Website Evaluation
When it comes to destination marketing, first impressions are everything. As a result, a periodic DMO brand and communications evaluation can help ensure your website and marketing materials are fresh and relevant. Read time: 8 minutes
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Effective Pay Per Click Strategies to Drive Tourism
Pay Per Click is the primary way to “get noticed” online using sponsored link ads. Get a basic understanding of this Search Engine Marketing Strategy, and put PPC to work for your DMO. Read time: 6 minutes
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Secrets to Creating a Successful Content Marketing Strategy
The secret recipe for a successful content marketing strategy can be summarized in four steps—Attract, Convert, Close, and Delight. Read on as we discuss how each step can help determine the best custom-tailored plan for your DMO. Read time: 5 minutes
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Mobile-First Strategy - Starting on the Small Screen
With 1.2 billion mobile web users worldwide, a “mobile-first strategy” for your destination website ensures the most optimal user experience for visitors on mobile devices. Read time: 4 minutes
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Six Strategies to Promote Your DMO’s Trade Show Presence
Are you overlooking a critical step in your trade show prep? Pre-marketing your destination’s presence is essential for boosting booth traffic and maximizing post-event follow-up. Learn practical strategies to enhance your trade show impact, from creating a dedicated landing page to leveraging social media and email campaigns. Read time: 4 minutes
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Award-Winning Campaign (and Results!) on a Limited Marketing Budget
The key to great destination marketing is to create a compelling campaign that establishes a connection with your audience AND produces measurable results – no matter what size the budget. So, regardless of your DMO or CVB size, use these four tips to maximize your limited marketing budget and creativity on your next campaign. Read time: under 3 minutes
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5 Mistakes to Avoid in DMO Marketing
Destination marketing in an ever-changing media landscape requires innovative and educated efforts to constantly engage and convert repeat visitors. Read about the top five DMO marketing mistakes and how to avoid them. Read time: under 6 minutes
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Choosing Effective DMO Marketing Partners
Extend your DMO’s reach and efficiency by collaborating with experienced marketing professionals, who can assist with everything from social media management to campaign strategy and execution. Read time: 5 minutes
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How DMOs Can Measure the ROI of Digital Advertising
DMOs should be measuring the return on the investment to show stakeholders that their digital marketing strategy is working. Are you looking at the right metrics to determine the ROI of your digital strategy? Read time: under 4 minutes