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Benefits of CDN Hosting vs. Traditional Website Hosting

At one point in time, traditional web hosting ruled the land. Thanks to an abundance of different hosting companies, which housed websites of various sizes, this kind of hosting served the needs of most companies. Of course, as we all know, the Internet is constantly changing, and today has evolved into a massive archive that houses and delivers personal, corporate, and multimedia content. And...

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Why Review Generation Is a Must for Building Your Online Reputation

When was the last time you made a purchase or considered connecting with a company without reading a few online reviews first? If you’re like 91% of today’s consumers, you probably don’t remember the last time. Yes, that many people really do read online reviews, and what they read weighs heavily on their purchasing decisions.

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Is Voice the Future of SEO?

Until fairly recently, most internet users typed out their questions and queries into the little bar provided by search engines, whether they were using a desktop, phone or tablet. Since text was the vehicle that most customers were using to reach businesses, it provided us with some reliable strategies for search engine optimization.

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Diona Kidd recognized as B2B Marketer of the Year by Industry Peers

Diona Kidd, COO and Co-Founder of Knowmad Digital Marketing, was named as 2018’s B2B Marketer of the Year by the Carolinas chapter of the Business Marketing Association (Carolinas BMA). Carolinas BMA is a professional resource of business-to-business (B2B) marketers that recognizes superior marketing strategies and innovative approaches that deliver the perfect balance of style and results....

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What does the GDPR mean for US Businesses?

In the last week or so, you’ve likely noticed a growing amount of emails about privacy policy updates. These emails are the result of an European Union regulation called GDPR that went into effect on May 25th, 2018. Setting opinion aside regarding the regulation, GDPR has been a massive headache for marketers, especially those in the EU. In the United States, businesses are determining if and how...

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Historic Hardware Store Website Design Project

Known for its deep roots with both the farming community and urban gardeners, Renfrow Hardware is a 117 year old hardware store located in historic downtown Matthews. Established in 1900 by Thomas Jefferson "Captain" Renfrow, the family-owned general store persists as one of the most distinctive landmarks in Matthews. Today, it still operates as a functioning hardware store where visitors can... Read More

Medical Office Website Design Project

The Connection

When you think of Matthews Internal Medicine Group, words that come to mind are trustworthy, caring, personable, and quality service. While the doctors, staff, and facility fully support and uphold these descriptions, their website design did not. And that’s where Knowmad comes in.

When the Knowmad team initially met with Matthew’s Internal Medicine, they were in the middle of...

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How to Get A Marketing Internship

Landing your first job out of college is much like the classic “What came first, the chicken or the egg?” scenario. You need to be employed to gain experience, but to gain experience you need to be employed. The answer to this conundrum may be an internship that provides hands-on, real-world industry experience.

Here at Knowmad, intern Sarah Wolterman, says she started looking for a marketing...

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Transforming Business: A Book Review

Twenty-five years ago this Spring, I was a freshman in college and had the fortunate experience to hear August Turak speak on campus. At the time, I had no idea what an influence he would have on the next four years of my life.

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The Evolving Roles of CIO & CMO

Earlier this month, I participated in a panel discussion on CMO & CIO Engagement for SIM Charlotte. The evening event discussed the Evolving Roles of CIO+CMO and the Digital Marketing Trends Impacting IT. Joining me on the panel were Lisa McCarthy, president of Marcom, and Jack Rech, CIO of National Gypsum. Kelly Laughton, IBM Client Executive, moderated.

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