Teamwork is an important part of any business. With Google Apps, useful business tools such as email, storage, document creation, and more are consolidated into one cloud-based, collaborative platform. Whether an employee is working remotely or you’re sharing a power outlet, everyone on the team will be able to connect and collaborate with one another. Continue…
It’s about time to stock up on candy and deck the house with the spookiest of decor. However, before the monsters come knocking at your door, make sure there aren’t some already hiding in plain sight–haunting your website! Continue…
When starting out, whether it be an introduction paragraph to a blog or a website for a start up, it’s easy to get caught up trying to fit everything into one small space. Instead, take a step back and think about what is visually appealing. Continue…
We do everything from our smartphones and tablets. New apps help us organize our lives, track our health and keep us connected to friends and loved ones. In any business, there are many aspects that need to be handled throughout the day, and many times it can seem overwhelming. To lower the stress of the average work day, here are a list of apps that could help you and your business: Continue…
When it comes to developing and designing a website, there are two options. Hiring a professional agency to handle the coding and upkeep of the website, or doing it yourself with programs already online. It’s great that sites like Squarespace, Wix, Weebly, etc. are around for those who need them but lack the funds for a web developer or time to learn to code. But unfortunately, the DIY websites aren’t the best choice for everyone. Yes, you will be paying more than $20 a month for your site, but if you were to hire a professional, you would have the freedom to create something that fits your company’s personality. Continue…
What is a brand?
Before discussing why it is important to update and adapt a brand’s image and message, it is important to understand what a brand is. According to Wikipedia, a brand is defined as “a set of marketing and communication methods that help to distinguish a company from competitors and create a lasting impression in the minds of customers.” For our purposes, this definition hits the nail on the head. Continue…
It’s 8:00 am, the alarm goes off, and the first thing that pops in your head is, “Do I really have to go into the office today?”
Everyone has had that first thought, no matter where they work. But what if you didn’t have to go into work? What if you could stay home and do all the same stuff you’d do in the office, but in your sweats? Continue…
Think about your dream office. Perhaps it’s the Google campus or the Nike headquarters. Not only are these two companies great brands and powerful names, but you can only imagine how cool the building and rooms are designed.
When it comes to the work environment, the look, feel and atmosphere can really affect the productivity of the company. Studies have shown (including our own) that employees would rather work in a creative space rather than an all white painted concrete room. A few things that will spice up the office are colors, shaped furniture, greenery and views. Continue…
On July 28th, 2016, Clutch released their picks for the Top Email Marketing Agencies and of the fifteen from around the world, HMG Creative was selected. We couldn’t be happier about being featured, and now we are here to share our secrets. Email marketing can be considered an art because of the designs, content and the ability to bring attention to the message. Though, more and more consumers are learning how to avoid marketing emails and businesses are suffering from it. Continue…
Retargeting has proven to be one of the most cost-effective online marketing strategies in the digital world. This concept allows advertisers to target consumers who have previously interacted with a certain website. By using cookies, you are anonymously tracking visitors on your site and seeing where they go next, what other websites they are visiting, etc. to help better understand their target market.
