The Power of Branding for Local Businesses

Branding is not a fancy buzzword. At its simplest, branding is how you position your business in the public eye. It answers the question: when people see your name, your logo, or your van driving down the street, what do they think? For local businesses, a clear and consistent branding strategy can be the difference […]

El poder del branding para negocios locales

En este artículo vamos a hablar del poder del branding para negocios locales: qué es, por qué importa y qué puedes hacer hoy mismo para posicionar tu negocio en la mente del público de tu ciudad. ¿Qué es branding? Branding no es solo un logo o un color. Branding es la manera en que posicionas […]

How a Website Redesign Helps Sales?

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A website redesign helps sales by improving how people perceive, interact with, and trust your business online. When your site looks modern, loads quickly, and is easy to use, visitors are more likely to browse longer and make a purchase. A clean design with well-structured, informative content makes your brand more credible and guides users […]

The truth about agencies that promise immediate results

Why immediate-result promises are a red flag When an agency tells you they will deliver results in one day or two days, it is usually a sales tactic. Quick-win promises are attractive, but they often hide a short client lifespan. These agencies secure a client, fail to deliver, then move on to the next prospect. […]

La verdad sobre las agencias que prometen resultados inmediatos en Marketing Digital

Es muy común encontrar agencias que aseguran obtener resultados en un día o dos. Eso suena atractivo, pero la realidad del marketing digital, especialmente con Google Ads y SEO, es otra. Prometer resultados inmediatos suele ser una estrategia de venta que termina generando clientes insatisfechos y una puerta giratoria de cuentas para la agencia. Por […]

Why You Don’t Need to Spend Thousands on Marketing to Get Results

If you run a small local business, you do not need a huge marketing budget to compete with franchises or larger companies. The key is to focus on local search behavior, optimize the right assets, and use low-cost tactics that generate real customers. Below I explain why this works and how to get started. Local […]

Por qué no necesitas gastar miles en marketing para tener resultados

Si tu negocio es local, no tienes que competir con grandes franquicias a nivel nacional. Lo que importa es aparecer cuando la gente busca servicios en tu ciudad o en tu zona. Con una inversión inteligente —y a veces con poco dinero— puedes obtener clientes reales mediante optimización local y reseñas. Aquí te explico cómo […]

Marketing vs Advertising: Which Does Your Business Need?

In this article I break down a simple way to understand the difference between marketing and advertising, how each works, and how to decide which one your business needs. I like to use a car analogy that makes the difference clear and practical, especially for local businesses trying to get more customers quickly or build […]

Marketing vs Publicidad: ¿Cuál necesita tu negocio?

En este artículo te explico, de forma clara y directa, la diferencia entre marketing y publicidad y cómo decidir cuál necesita tu negocio. Uso una analogía sencilla para que quede claro: el marketing es el motor del coche y la publicidad es el acelerador. La analogía del coche El marketing es como el motor de […]

Google’s Change: Why Videos Are Now More Important for Businesses

In a recent video from Salazar Digital – Marketing & Web Design, I explained a shift that small businesses and entrepreneurs can’t ignore: Google is increasingly surfacing video content — including short-form videos from platforms like TikTok and Instagram — directly in search results. This isn’t just a trend on social media; it’s changing how […]

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