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HubSpot Sales-Focused Workflow Ideas
Most folks who are using HubSpot, or are interested in using HubSpot have heard how powerful the...
How to use HubSpot Workflows to Engage with Customers
See if this sounds familiar. You have a customer that has bought a machine or product from you that...
5 Takeaways From HubSpot INBOUND 2024
Live from Boston... it's Inbound 24! After an 8 year hiatus, I got the opportunity to attend my...
HubSpot Commerce Hub - The Future of Sales
The sales role is changing, and changing fast. When I say fast, the ability of your sales team to...
How to Clean Up Your Contacts In HubSpot
Raise your hand if you've ever felt overwhelmed by the clutter in your contacts database... 🙋♀️...
A Quick Overview of Web Accessibility
The Wall Street Journal published an article addressing website accessibility and what it means for...
Delighting Contacts with HubSpot Service Hub
In today's competitive business landscape, customer satisfaction isn't just an added bonus—it's a...
Can a Website Hurt Your Brand?
Yep, it sure can. Websites have a powerful ability to send your company on a skyrocketing...
Attracting New Contacts
Contacts are the most critical ingredient in the recipe for business growth. Without adding new...
Disadvantages to Designing Your Own Website
First impressions are critical when a potential customer is viewing your website for the first...
Boost Your Business with HubSpot Ads: A Comprehensive Guide
Leveraging online ads is a must-have these days for reaching new people and growing your business....
Tips on Providing Constructive Feedback to a Designer
As a client, providing feedback to a designer is an essential part of the creative process. Clear,...
Best Practices for Writing Digital Ad Copy that Converts
Implementing paid advertising into your broader marketing strategy can pay off big. There’s a...
Drag and Drop Websites: The Benefits of Studio V
There are many website builders on the market, but have you heard of Studio V? Not many have....
VDG Takes Home Silver Addy
Looking back on our first meeting with the Double E team on their website redesign, CEO Eric Elkins...
Planning Your Digital Advertising Budget
Why is Digital Advertising Important?
Digital or online brand visibility is one of the most...
Optimizing Your Creative for Digital Ads for Conversion
In the fast-paced world of digital advertising, standing out and capturing your audience's...
5 Signs That You Need a HubSpot Audit
If you're new to HubSpot, we know it can be overwhelming. Don't worry, I've been there! I was once...
Keep, Kill, Combine - How To Evaluate Content Performance For Maximum Impact
Content is a double-edged sword when it comes to creating an effective website that builds trust...
The Importance of Content in a Website Redesign
How important is content in your website redesign? Simply put, content is king - it needs to take...
Meet Pete: Vendilli's New Senior Account Manager
Why Marketing?
I was a marketer before I knew what marketing was. I had a genuine passion to...
Important Message: Scam Alert
It has come to our attention through numerous reports from job seekers around the world, that...
Diagnosing Lead Generation Issues
One of the main benefits of any business website is lead generation. It’s very easy to notice when...
Meet Chris: Vendilli's New Web developer
Why Web Development?
After college, I redirected my focus from graphic design to web development—an...
Signs Your Website Needs a Design Overhaul
A website is often the first point of contact between a business and its audience. A well-designed...
Our Process: Launching a Website
The process of starting a website project and seeing it through to completion is no joke. It...
Successful Website Planning: Sitemapping
The time has come. You need a new website. You’ve assembled your team to help build out the...
Compelling Website Copy: Thinking Like a Writer
Copy is writing that sells, so by definition, it has to be compelling. Does your copy also have to...
Preparing for Website Project or Redesign
A website redesign project is inevitable for any organization or company. As a digital agency, we...
Plan V - Optimize
As a marketer, you're no stranger to the importance of strategy, positioning, creation, and...
Plan V - Execute
In the dynamic sphere of marketing, staying a step ahead of the competition is paramount to...
2023 VDG Wrapped
It's the most wonderful time of year - for Spotify users, that is. If you happened to miss it on...
Plan V - Create
Welcome to Step III in Plan V — the “Create Phase”. Let the magic begin!
Plan V - Position
So you’ve just come out of the strategy session with VDG (Phase I of Plan V), and both teams are...
Plan V - Strategy
Strategy and planning are the essential ingredients to any successful marketing endeavor. A lack of...
Marketing & Candy & Throwback photos... oh my!
In addition to sharing some fun throwback photos, we asked each Vendilli team member to answer a...
Are You Scared That Your Digital Marketing Efforts Aren't Working?
Businesses are increasingly relying on online channels to reach their target audience. From social...
Organic Marketing Efforts: A Timeline for Results
Organic Marketing Efforts: A Timeline for Results
The timeline for results is a common area of...
The Battle Between Organic Marketing and Paid Marketing
As a marketer, you're probably familiar with the endless debate of organic marketing vs. paid...
How To Leverage Social Proof
In making purchasing decisions, confidence is key. If you’re like us, you’ve experienced a scenario...
SEO and SEM - Pairing the Strategies
In the world of digital marketing and our never-ending quest to be easily found in a Google search,...
Premium Content and How to Develop It
Most organizations that invest in digital marketing, do so for one reason - to generate leads....
How to Keep a Custom Website Design Project on Time and on Budget
Embarking on a new custom website design or redesign is an exciting endeavor that can elevate your...
Hey you, Click on this to Create CTAs that Actually Convert!
That title got your attention, didn’t it? That’s because it clearly communicated what I needed you...
Demystifying Domains and Hosting: A Comprehensive Guide
In the digital age, establishing an online presence is paramount for individuals and businesses...
File Formats Explained
In today's digital age, where visual content dominates our online and offline experiences,...
How Competitor Content Analysis Can Inspire Your Content
When done right, content marketing is an excellent digital strategy. But it’s easier said than...
Writing Content for People, Not Search Engines: a Human’s Guide to SEO
The Importance of a Brand Style Guide
We’ve all seen it. That one brand with too many fonts on their brochure. Or the one with too many...
Up Your Website Content Game with Video
We’ve said it over and over again within these blogs how important it is to add engaging content to...
Meet Katie: Vendilli's Newest Account Manager
Why Marketing?
Marketing is like a never-ending adventure! It's always changing and evolving,...
Helpful and Relevant Content for Sales Conversations
Content Marketing for Sales Teams
Many people think of content and inbound marketing as showcasing...
SEO Metrics that Indicate Growth
Are you confused about SEO? You're not alone. Many people know they need it but aren't sure what it...
Image Optimization for SEO
In the digital landscape, search engine optimization (SEO) plays a vital role in ensuring online...
Website Grader Tool Breakdown
The Vendilli Digital Group resource library is a great place to find documents and tools to help...
Page Titles, Meta Descriptions, and Headings: How they Affect your SEO
On-page Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can contribute to countless new visitors finding your...
How AI can Improve your Content Marketing Plan
In recent years, the world of online content marketing has been revolutionized by the rise of...
HubSpot Campaigns: Streamline Your Marketing Efforts
There is no doubt that HubSpot makes planning, creating, executing, and tracking your marketing...
What's Included in GDD?
Marketing is hard. Where to start? What activities are the most important to get the desired...
Website Gut Check - 5 Website Must-Haves in 2023
In today’s digital world, having a website that stands out from the competition is crucial for any...
Building a Culture of Content
Content for any organization in today’s digital world is an extremely important aspect of your...
5 Tips to Refresh Your Website Using Any Type of Photography
When building a website, one of the hardest obstacles to overcome is deciding upon which...
The Content Balance: SEO vs. UX
In today's digital age, having a website for your business or personal brand is essential. It...
An Introduction to GA4 and What to Look For
A couple of months back we wrote a blog about the next generation of analytics - Google Analytics 4...
Four Creative Uses for HubSpot Workflows
In today's fast-paced digital age, businesses need to find ways to stay competitive by leveraging...
Custom Objects, properties, and how to prepare for HubSpot onboarding
What is a Landing Page?
A landing page is a page on your website that is built for a specific purpose. Unlike normal web...
What Do I Put on My Homepage?
Website (noun): a set of related web pages located under a single domain name, typically produced...
Signs that Your Brand Messaging could use Some Love
What do you do? How can you solve my problem? How do I get started?
Working with an Agency Writer: 7 Tips You Should Know
When businesses are looking to launch a new website, they turn to agencies for many reasons—from...
It’s A Wonderful Inbound Marketing Strategy!
In the 1946 film It’s A Wonderful Life, protagonist George Bailey (spoiler alert!) ends up the...
Six Steps to Building a Website that Cousin Eddie Would Be Proud of!
Cousin Eddie. Some of us just laugh at the name and know immediately it refers to the outrageous...
Meet Mike: Vendilli's Newest Developer
My name is Mike Roe, and I am a web developer, newly added to the Vendilli family. I spent a lot of...
Meet Ben: Vendilli's Newest Graphic Designer
Growing up in a small farm town in Ontario, Canada, I never once imagined I’d be part of a pretty...
Don’t Leave Your Marketing Manager “Home Alone”
One of my go-to Christmas movies that I watch every year is Home Alone. Like any other child of the...
Finally, you can edit HubSpot lifecycle stages. But should you?
HubSpot’s lifecycle stage property used to be a rigid tool that many users felt was more...
How Sales and Marketing Alignment Work Together to Close More Leads
Although sales and marketing are always pointing fingers, studies now show that marketing teams...
Is your Close Rate Falling? It may be Alignment.
Synergy between your internal teams is crucial for a successful marketing strategy. Each department...
Ways to use Buyers Personas to Shorten your Sales Cycle
Who are your customers? What is their job title? What are their biggest challenges? How can your...
Marketing Horror Stories
Boo! Did we scare you? In honor of Halloween we want to talk about some of our top horror stories...
Hubspot Sales Tools: Not Just for Salespeople
We’re a little biased, we admit, when it comes to HubSpot and its wide variety of tools and...
Meet Jim: Vendilli's Newest Copy Writer
Hi, I’m Jim—the new copy writer at Vendilli Digital Group.
Meet Janelle: Vendilli's Newest Account manager
Hi, I’m Janelle! As Vendilli Digital Group’s newest Account Manager, I take on the role of a...
Google Announces GA4 - Upgrade or Risk Losing Your Data
What is GA4?
GA4 is the fourth and newest version of the Google Analytics tracking with major...
Meet Thomas: Vendilli's Junior Graphic Designer
They finally let the youngin’ talk. Hi, my name is Thomas and I am the newest addition to the...
Vendilli Digital Group Acquires Horseshoe & Co.
Vendilli Digital Group has acquired Horseshoe & Co., a six-year-old Ontario-based inbound marketing...
The do's and don'ts of HubSpot lists
HubSpot lists are like sunscreen. ☀️They're powerful when used properly but pointless if not...
How to Develop a Content Strategy
You’ve probably heard the phrase “content marketing” – even if you weren’t sure exactly what it...
Aligning Content with the Buyer’s Journey
Top performing companies point to content marketing as one of the keys to their success. Whether...
A Guide to Writing Good Web Content
The backbone of a solid brand identity and online content strategy is good web content. How can you...
How to Track Email Engagement in HubSpot despite Apple’s new Privacy Settings
In 2021, changes to Apple’s iOS 15 data privacy settings sent email marketers spiralling. Users...
Meet Vendilli's New Account Manager!
Oh boy, they made the new girl write about herself. Nothing good could ever come of this… right? Hi...
How to Prepare for Being on Camera
Anyone who owns a business knows that using video in their marketing mix is the way to go. Video...
A Guide to Great Video
Adding video to your marketing mix is a great way to increase engagement but be sure to approach...
The Value of Working with a HubSpot Partner Agency
Managing customer relationships and inbound sales inquiries can be a difficult challenge for any...
HubSpot: The Future of CMS
HubSpot CMS is the only CMS that allows you to seamlessly integrate with other marketing and sales...
Supercharge Your HubSpot Site: 10 A/B Tests You Can Set Up in Less Than 30 Seconds
As marketers, we often follow our gut feelings. After all, we know our audience and the services we...
12 Homepage Design Blunders You Need to Fix Right Now
The homepage of your website is one of the most valuable pieces of real estate that your company...
Blogging doesn't have to be Madness
The terms “March” and “madness” might go together as well as basketball and the NCAA tournament,...
Double Entry is Madness
Do you ever get tired of repeating yourself? Do you ever get tired of repeating yourself? Think...
Should I List Prices on My Website? Pros, Cons, and Recommendations
One of the most hotly debated questions in web design: Should you list your prices on your website?
DIY design is madness
DIY - the ever-popular approach to doing something out of your wheelhouse, on your own timeline,...
7 HubSpot Features You Need to Add to Your Website Right Now
If you’ve built your website on HubSpot, you’re no stranger to the wide range of tools and...
6 Reasons You Need to Hire a HubSpot Developer
Whether you’re building a new website from scratch or modifying your existing one, you probably...
Stop the Madness: Organizing Customer Service with Service Hub
HubSpot is a CRM that has multiple management modules and tools that can help you automate your...
How to choose the right HubSpot theme for your website
Few things are as scary to a marketer than creating or redesigning a website. From site structure...
How pillar pages nurture prospects
Pillar content is a great tool to position your company or organization as a subject matter expert,...
Landing pages vs pillar pages
What is a Pillar Page?
A pillar page is one that covers a topic in-depth and is linked to a cluster...
How to Create a Pillar Page
Pillar Pages are an essential part of any content marketing and SEO strategy. If you want to rank...
How Great Communication Between Marketers and Developers Leads to Technical SEO Success
Technical SEO is the process of optimizing a website for better search engine visibility. This...
Now that's what I call Content Marketing
Over the past few years, we’ve seen tremendous changes in the way we do everything from business to...
Getting Backlinks: 12 Methods to Use and 3 to Avoid
Backlinks are a critical factor in determining if and how high your website ranks on Google and...
The Power of Design
You’ve heard it all before, right? “There’s no time like the present!”
5 Reasons to Build Your Website on HubSpot (Not WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, or Shopify)
Whether you’re just starting a new business or your existing website needs an overhaul, choosing a...
The Power of Content Marketing
To understand the importance of content marketing, think back to the old fable, The Tortoise and...
Christmas Future: What does 2022 look like?
Ah, wouldn't it be wonderful if the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come was real? You might change your...
A Blast from the Past: Old Marketing Tactics that are Still Effective
For Ebenezer Scrooge, a look at his past taught him that many of the elements from long ago—life...
12 Days of Hubspot
When Frederic Austin composed The 12 Days of Christmas in the 18th century, he had no way of...
Don’t be a Scrooge
First and foremost, happy holidays from our team! We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday...
8 HubSpot Landing Pages We Absolutely Love (+ Best Practices to Implement)
HubSpot boasts one of the best landing page design platforms out there. It has tens of thousands of...
Take the Right Steps to Optimize Your Website
As we wrap up our “steps” theme to a better web presence, we can’t forget about optimizing your...
Steps to Selecting the Right Agency
The common theme of our blogs this month is a fixture in the City of Pittsburgh, steps. So why not...
Experiment with Ease: Introducing HubSpot's New Sandbox Feature
Buckle up, anyone with a love of development and experimenting: HubSpot has released the sandbox...
Steps to Design a Website
Last week, we reviewed the key steps used to create a message that resonates with your website...
7 Blog Design Blunders that are Driving Away Your Readers
Blogs are the staple of the B2B marketing world. They’re an incredible way to attract new...
HubSpot’s New Payment Tool Reduces Friction in your Sales Process
What’s the most painful part of your sales process?
You might think that it’s finding new leads or...
Launching a rebrand
Rebranding a company or service can be a lot of work. So if you are going to invest the time,...
Strategically Planning a Rebrand
Congratulations, you’re going through a rebrand! Queue the champagne pop….
Why Cold Emails are Killing Your HubSpot Email Strategy
You’ve done all your research and convinced management to buy into HubSpot as a new CRM. You build...
5 HubSpot Apps Your Sales Team Didn't Know They Needed
How do you make life as a salesperson easier?
With tools and apps, of course!
From online meeting...
The Difference between a brand refresh and rebranding
Branding is one of the most important pieces in marketing every company needs. Unfortunately, it's...
Which HubSpot Chatflow is Right For You?
When prospects have a question or customers need assistance, they look for a fast and effective...
Are You Ready to Implement HubSpot? 7 Step Checklist
Your business is growing. It’s harder to stay on top of what your sales, marketing, and operations...
Don’t Sleep on HubSpot Task Queues: 7 Uses to Increase Productivity
Have you ever had a seemingly endless list of tasks to complete? And just when you get into a good...
The Value of a Clear Message
Who’s your audience? What’s your purpose?
How to Know What’s HOT on My Website?
Are you familiar with the growth-driven design (GGD) methodology? If yes, you probably treat your...
4 methods to integrate any tool with your HubSpot account
Businesses don’t work without communication. You wouldn’t forbid each of your departments from...
Hot Leads: How to Convert Your Inbound Marketing Leads
If you are attracting new sales leads, that’s great; it means your content marketing efforts are...
How to Better Serve Your Customers with a RevOps Strategy
RevOps has been gaining momentum as a hot new trend in business. While it’s been around for a...
Lighting a Fire Under Your Cold Leads
What’s my idea of a perfect world? That’s easy: having unlimited funds, living in a mansion in...
Summers Hot: The Answers to your Burning Questions
Does my company really need a blog?
Having a blog can bolster your opportunity to improve organic...
HubSpot Smart Content Doesn’t Have to be Hard: 7 Compelling Ideas
Which do you think is smarter: you or your website?
You spend hours crafting the perfect landing...
Extinguishing Customer Service Fires
Anyone working in customer service knows that concerned or dissatisfied clients will sometimes turn...
You're Not Too Small for HubSpot. Check out the New CMS Hub Starter.
Think you're too small for HubSpot? If you said yes, the new CMS Hub Starter was created just for...
10 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Getting Started with HubSpot
You just purchased a new tool or system for your business. You’re so excited to get started. But...
How to Extract Maximum Value from Your Database with Lead Scoring
For many businesses, a database of prospects and customers is one of their most valuable assets....
Landing Page Navigation: Pros, Cons, and Recommendations
A successful ad is made up of many different pieces. But one of the most important parts of...
I Don't Get Leads From My Website
"I don’t get leads from my website." I hear it all the time or at least variations of it.
Everything You Need to Know About HubSpot Workflows
How much of your workday is spent on meaningful tasks that directly impact the bottom line of your...
How to Improve Your Small Business Website
Websites are the marketing lifeblood of any business today. This is where your customers go to...
Studio V vs. Other Website Builders
Wish you could take control of your website without having advanced technical knowledge? You can,...
10 Alarming Giveaways That You Need to Redesign Your Website
You wouldn’t show up to a sales meeting in torn clothes or leave garbage piled up in front of your...
Change is Growth
Change is hard. It’s human nature to resist change, mostly because we fear losing something; or...
10 Things I Hate About Your Marketing
“I waaaaaaant you to want me”.
Maybe you recognize those lyrics from the movie ‘10 Things I Hate...
10 Real-World Use Cases for HubSpot’s Custom Objects
Have you ever opened a contact record in your HubSpot account only to be bombarded with countless...
We're now a HubSpot Diamond Solutions Partner!
ONTARIO-BASED, INBOUND MARKETING AGENCY REACHES DIAMOND TIER AS HUBSPOT SOLUTIONS PARTNER
Vaulting...
We're now a HubSpot Diamond Solutions Partner!
ONTARIO-BASED, INBOUND MARKETING AGENCY REACHES DIAMOND TIER AS HUBSPOT SOLUTIONS PARTNER
Vaulting...
Navigating Business Change
Business change is inevitable—it’s just a matter of when and how. Whether you're looking for new...
Thoughts on The HubSpot Partner Pipeline Generation Bootcamp
We didn’t have to stand on any yellow footprints, get yelled at, or do push ups. Instead, we...
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
“Ch-Ch-Changes...Turn and Face the Strange!” This month, we’re focusing on the ever-changing,...
Tracking ROI for Inbound Efforts
As Alicia Silverstone portraying Cher Horowitz said in the (spectacular) 1995 film “Clueless,”...
Level Up Your Newsletter With These 5 HubSpot Features
Here’s something you might not want to hear: there’s a good chance your email newsletters are...
A Guide to Evergreen Content
We have been discussing inbound marketing all month. It’s impossible to talk about this topic...
HubSpot Reports: Where Are Your Leads Coming From?
When a new lead comes in through your website, do you know how they arrived there? Maybe they found...
Do You Have Questions About Inbound Marketing?
Last week, we wrote about the benefits of inbound marketing. Here, we’ll elaborate on some of these...
The Benefits of Inbound Marketing
When deciding upon anything in life, we all do a risk-benefit analysis. When it comes to inbound...
3 Features of HubSpot’s New Operations Hub We’re Beyond Excited About
Your business becomes less efficient as it grows. Departments start building their own processes...
3 Features of HubSpot’s New Operations Hub We’re Beyond Excited About
Your business becomes less efficient as it grows. Departments start building their own processes...
The Highline in Pittsburgh's South Side has become a great place to work and play.
UPDATE DECEMBER 2023: The Highline is still awesome, and we're going to miss it. But we moved to...
Getting Started with Video
Why read about a video when you can watch a video? Here's everything you need to know to get...
Increase Your Website's Conversions with Great CTAs
How do you get your website users to do what you want? Tell them, of course! A Call to Action (CTA)...
How Can Videos and Blogs Help SEO?
I wish I could always be as spontaneous as my dog when she’s on a walk. One moment, she’s...
Eight Hidden Technical Issues That Hurt Your Site’s Search Ranking
One of the best ways to find new customers is by showing up in search engines. People are always...
The Do's and Don'ts of Video Content
The question isn’t whether or not you should be using video on your website and in your marketing...
Use HubSpot to Gain Trust and Grow Your Business
Let’s paint a picture. You own a small business and you’re looking for a new software tool to help...
5 Steps to Managing Inbound Leads
As you can probably tell by our latest blog posts, this March we decided to talk about how to...
Meet Pat: ProFromGo's New Videographer and Animator
Goal Statement:
In the world of marketing, there are many directions that one can go. Success is...
Vendilli Digital Group and Media Post Officially Join Forces
Joining forces under the new name Vendilli Digital Group, ProFromGo Internet Marketing, LLC and...
How Can HubSpot Custom Objects Help You?
Since you introduced HubSpot to your company, you’ve been treated like a superhero. Everyone in...
Blogs & ROI: Expectations VS Reality
The next time you’re scrolling through Netflix or Amazon Prime, looking for yet another way to kill...
Switching from Salesforce to HubSpot: Get Your Sales Team on Board
I know it, and you know it — HubSpot is definitely the superior CRM product on the market. With a...
Tips on Designing for Lead Generation
I’m not going to lie to you: lead generation and conversion are daunting for a designer to think...
Is Your Content Still Relevant?
In keeping with this month’s theme of how to grow your business with strong relationships, here are...
Hubspot Snippets: 4 Uses You Didn’t Know About
Hubspot Snippets are THE most useful free tool Hubspot has to offer. But what do they do? We’re...
The Foundations of a Great Agency-Client Relationship
If you read my latest blog, How Do You Find a Great Digital Agency, you might have recently hired a...
We Love Our Clients!
With Valentine’s Day as our muse, we’re dedicating February’s blogs to ways you can grow your...
HubSpot Email: Classic Editor Vs. Drag-and-Drop
It's hard to understate the value of helpful and personalized content that engages and educates...
Does Your Brand Need Some TLC?
With Valentine’s Day as our muse, we’re dedicating February’s blogs to ways you can grow your...
How Do You Find a Great Digital Agency?
2020 certainly brought a lot of changes. Changes that I don’t have to discuss. The only one worth...
10 Things To Do When Your Website Stops Generating Leads
So you’ve built your website. Hey, maybe you’ve even got a steady flow of leads. But you’re not...
Stronger Together: 3 Steps to Achieve Sales and Marketing Alignment
13 Customer-First Marketing Strategies to Steal from Taylor Swift
I...
Not Just a Name: 11 Outside-the-Box Email Personalization Strategies
Are your emails personalized to each one of your contacts?
If your answer is yes, but only because...
Obligatory "What I'm thankful for" post
Thanksgiving came and went more quietly than usual this year. Families were encouraged NOT to get...