Oh how Ioath April Fool’s. I find it to a be supremely irritating tradition. Therefore, you shan’t find a joke or prank within these paragraphs. It’s cold here which is super lame because I am in desperate need for sunshine and warmth. It has yet to be confirmed but I have a sneaking suspicion that […]
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Tell me you’re a home builder without telling me you’re a home builder. I’ll tell you I’m a home builder marketer without telling you: “What is the landing page we’re going to use and is the OSC call button trackable? This schtick was all the rage a couple months ago on Tik Tok and has […]
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There is a lot to cover when it comes to data privacy. The Facebook/Apple battle has gotten a lot of press recently, but what’s happening isn’t exactly new. It all started when we found out about all the data Cambridge Analytica took from Facebook. Turns out, you leave quite the trail of data and personally […]
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Unclear how this happened so quickly, but we are now standing mere weeks away from the conclusion of 2020 and 2021 is looking much brighter thankyouverymuch. Vaccines are coming and the housing market continues to shine. I can’t even begin to tell you how thankful I am to work in this industry. Not just for […]
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As we near the end of 2020 and start thinking about what 2021 has in store for us we thought it would be a good idea to go over websites, budgets for 2021 and the KPI’s you should be thinking about when you analyze your site. Your website is such an important tool in your […]
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This series has shared plenty of words on home builder video, including a guide to being on camera, so this time we’re digging right into samples and inspiration. When deciding what kind of video is right for you, remember that all of the samples can be blended together and be produced as simple or as […]
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We know that a new website is a big investment, not just in money, but in the time and effort of your team. So when you decide to make the leap and take on a new website project, you want to feel confident it’s the right time. When is the right time for a homebuilder […]
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Hold on! Do not panic…. We know being on camera can be a scary thing, but let’s face it: Video is one of the most engaging marketing tools there is. Now is the time to jump on the bandwagon of video marketing. We are breaking down the steps to get you comfortable on camera so […]
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I ended the previous chapter in this series with some thoughts about the difficulties builders experience when it comes to video. Builders experience progress paralysis with video, not due to a lack of tools and know-how, but because they lack a clarity of purpose. The purpose of your quest for video is what drives every […]
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When a home shoppers leaves your website, what phrase would you rather them utter the next day? Builder, who? Builder X has a beautiful website! Builder X builds beautiful homes! I’m always up for a spirited debate, but I’m hoping you went with option 3. Your website’s job is to support your organization — to […]
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All design is a demonstration of values. The website design process involves decisions on the arrangement of information and assets. The decisions on the placement, prominence, and presence of an element are a manifestation of what you value, how you see your customer, and what you think they want, or should want, to experience. If we […]
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When a builder designs a new website with our team, we’re commonly asked for our recommendations on how to make it the best it can be. And our answer is, to every builder, designs are best created through a process of deep collaboration — one that allows us to learn about a builder’s values, goals, […]
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