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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Difference Between AI Assistants and Search Engines: What Every Entrepreneur Should Know
In this post I’ll explain a key change coming to how people find businesses online: the difference between traditional search engines (like Google) and AI assistants (like ChatGPT and similar tools). I made a video on this topic and tested it with a real example — “marketing company in Miami” — to show the practical […]
Tips for Content Marketing — Practical Advice from Salazar Digital
In this post I share simple, practical strategies for people who are just starting with online content marketing. If you create helpful, service-oriented content (coaching, business tips, educational videos), you may struggle to get views at first. Below I explain why that happens and give step-by-step guidance to start building an audience so your content […]
How I Started My Own Business: Lessons from Failing Forward
In this post I want to share the story behind how I started my marketing agency, the mistakes I made, the lessons I learned, and why I now focus on helping small home-service businesses grow through websites, SEO, and digital marketing. This is an honest, no-frills look at the failures that became the foundation of […]
How to Get Clients Using Only Facebook and Instagram
This article summarizes practical, real-world strategies shared by Salazar Digital – Marketing & Web Design for finding clients using only Facebook and Instagram. If you run a small or local business and want straightforward outreach tactics that work without paid ads, these tips will help you build relationships, generate leads, and convert contacts into clients. […]
Google Ads Tips for Entrepreneurs
Below I break down the different ways Google Ads can work for your business, why some campaign types are faster at producing leads, and how to choose the right approach depending on your goals. Overview: What are Google Ads? Google Ads is the platform where businesses buy sponsored placements across Google-owned properties and the wider […]
