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Paint It Black With Dark Mode

Dark mode started to take off in 2019 and has grown to be adopted by most operating systems, plugins, apps, some websites and even made its way into print.  But why has it taken the UX and UI worlds by storm? Well besides the inherent cool factor of being dark and moody, fonts and elements […]

How to Make SMART Goals for Marketing

Goal setting is an important aspect of marketing, and really in all aspects of your life.  At Cloud9 Marketing, we set our bars pretty high. We are goal setters not only for ourselves but for our clients. But we aren’t just spontaneously and carelessly going about making wishes and hoping they come true. No, there […]

The Importance of Social Media Marketing

If you own a business or are building a brand, you may be questioning the importance of social media marketing. You may be asking yourself: Does your business need to be on social media? Does social media marketing really work? The simple answer is, ABSOLUTELY! As of May 2019, there are almost 3.5 billion active […]

How to Heat Up Your Summer Marketing Strategy

Staying on top of trends is something that is essential to every marketing strategy. Summer is the time to heat up your marketing plan. Here are some ways to keep your strategy looking fiery and how we can help you. Go Mobile You may think it seems obvious but the warmer weather drives more people […]

Staying Social During a Time of Crisis

As we learn to navigate these uncharted waters, confusion and uncertainty are at an all-time high. Not only is this situation putting pressure on everyday life, but business owners are also feeling the pressure and impact of these troubling times.  With people around the world being told to stay home, one of the heaviest hit […]

Consumer Journey Mapping and Why It’s Important

Depending on your type of business, there is almost guaranteed to be multiple touchpoints in which a consumer will interact with it before making a purchase. These touchpoints can range from seeing a print ad in a magazine, liking a social media post on Facebook, visiting your website or emailing your customer service department.  All […]

Understanding Local SEO

Most business owners that have a website have heard about Search Engine Optimization or SEO. But what about local SEO?  What is Local SEO? SEO is the process of optimizing your website in order to maximize the amount of organic traffic directed from the search engine results.  Local SEO goes one step further and is […]

Marketing Trends for 2020

With 2020 just a week away, it’s time to step into the future. Marketing is all about planning ahead so the time start is now!  The online marketing world is constantly shifting as technology grows and we gain more insight into what consumers like. New tools and features are continuously being added to social platforms […]

Social Media Marketing Tips for the Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time of joy, festive fun and family time! But it’s also considered one of the busiest times for both online and offline sales as shoppers scramble to find the perfect gifts for their family and friends.  When it comes to marketing, businesses are doing everything they can to inspire shoppers […]

How to Use Hashtags

  Knowing how to use hashtags is essential for any social media marketing. Hashtags are a great way to expand your reach as they allow users to find your posts based on specific topics that are relevant to their needs and interests.  What is a Hashtag? A hashtag is a word or phrase preceded by […]