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4 min read

Should You Send Emails to Unengaged Contacts? [Spoiler: No, and Here’s Why…]

You know the feeling: you’ve finally collected a decent number of email addresses for your list…but now they don’t seem to be engaging with your emails like they used to. It can be tempting to just...

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SEO Basics: Getting Started With Keyword Research and Placement

You don't have to rely on luck and cross your fingers hoping people discover your content. You can use an SEO strategy to craft and deliver content...

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5 Funny Out-of-Office Message Ideas for Your Fall Frolics

Ah, fall…crisp air, gorgeous leaves, apples, pumpkin spice lattes…it’s an ideal time of year to get outside and spend some time away from your desk!

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5 min read

Behind the Scenes at Wild Fig, Part 2: Creating the Framework for a Successful Customer Journey

In our previous blog, I interviewed Kari Switala, our founder and chief creative officer, about Wild Fig’s sales process. Today, we'll continue our...

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Behind the Scenes at Wild Fig, Part I: The Importance of Having a Well-Defined Sales Process

A company’s sales process is at the front end of any business and, depending on the quality of that process, can spell the difference between success...

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psychology of color for website design

6 min read

How To Apply the Psychology of Color to Your Website Design

Did you know that as much as 90 percent of a person’s initial reaction to your brand could be based on the colors you use in your marketing...

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7 min read

8 Best Practices for Facebook Business Posts

A Facebook business page can be a valuable business-growing tool. But like any tool, if you’re not sure how to use it correctly, it won’t be all that...

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3 min read

Using Content To Establish Brand Awareness and Grow Your Business

In my interactions with current clients, I often field the question, “I’ve been posting regularly on social media. Why aren’t people reaching out to...

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4 min read

Our Best Tips for Creating a StoryBrand BrandScript That Reflects Your Business

Are you new to the StoryBrand framework? If so, the concept of a BrandScript can be a challenging one. But we’re here to help with our best tips for...

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6 min read

How Often Should I Send Emails to My List?…And Other Common Email Marketing Questions!

I recently sat down with Kari, our founder and Chief Creative Officer, to discuss email marketing. Many of our clients have questions about its...

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4 min read

The Marketing 80/20 Rule: Why Your Content Should Be More Than a Sales Pitch

While the goal of marketing is to bring in customers and increase sales, that doesn’t mean you should be constantly shoving a sales pitch down your...

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5 min read

Narrow Your Focus for a Better Digital Marketing Strategy

If you’ve spent some time around our blog, you know we’re big fans of Donald Miller’s StoryBrand framework. Time and time again, we’ve driven big...

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4 min read

Fractional Marketing for Small Health Clinics and Hospitals: A Case Study

At Wild Fig, we love celebrating the successes of our clients. Whether it’s a big win or a small one, we can’t help but do a little dance 💃 when our...

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5 min read

Why Should I Blog? 5 Key Ways Blogging Benefits Your Business

Why should I blog? If you've been asking this question, you've come to the right place! Yes, blogging does benefit your business — really, it does!...

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psychology of conversion

4 min read

The Psychology of Conversion: 5 Strategies To Close Your Next Deal

Originally posted in August 2018; Updated June 2024 As humans, we all have innate psychological tendencies that affect our perspectives and choices....

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