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The Small Business Marketing ROI Ladder: How Much Marketing Is Enough?
Marketing can feel like a guessing game for small business owners. You’re told to post more, email more, spend more, but how much is actually enough  to make a measurable impact? At The Bowerbird Agency, we believe data should guide every marketing move. Here’s a look at what businesses can realistically expect from different levels of marketing effort—based on current benchmarks, not wishful thinking. 1. No Marketing Reality: You’re invisible unless someone already knows you
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Boost Engagement with Proven Community Building Services
Building a thriving community is essential for any brand, organization, or group aiming to foster loyalty, increase engagement, and...
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Q4 Marketing Tips to Keep Your Small Retail Business Profitable (Even with Shipping Delays & Rising Costs)
The holidays are make-or-break for many small retailers. With shipping delays, inflation, and cautious shoppers, you need a plan that...
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Don’t Just Post. Position.
As a small business owner or marketing manager, staying ahead of ever-changing algorithms and tactics can feel like a full-time job. But...
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You're not just marketing to humans anymore. AI is watching, learning, and recommending.
As artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and others become more common in consumer search, small businesses are...
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Pride Is More Than a Month—It’s a Mindset That Builds Better Brands
At The Bowerbird Agency, we don’t treat inclusivity as a checkbox or a seasonal strategy. It’s part of who we are. Not because it makes...
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Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working (What to Do About It, And the DIY Tools That Will Finally Get It On Track)
You’ve posted. Boosted. Reposted...But despite all that effort… your inbox is quiet, your sales are flat, and you’re left wondering:...
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Should You Move Away from Meta? The Pros and Cons of Alternative Social Media Platforms
For years, Meta (formerly Facebook) has dominated the digital marketing landscape, offering businesses powerful tools to reach their...
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Instagram's 4:5 Update: A Small Business Owner's Guide to Crushing It
Heads up, entrepreneurs! Instagram has officially ditched the square and embraced a new 4:5 vertical format for its photo grid. While...
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