3 ways to grow your marketing lists online
Here’s a sad-but-true fact: email marketing databases degrade by about 25% every year. Your contacts may chance their email addresses, moving from one company to another, they may unsubscribe from your...
View Article3 tell-tale signs your advisor website need a refresh
In 2013, 67% of advisors we talked to said they were not happy with their existing websites. While it’s not realistic to redesign your firm’s website annually, the gaining pace in the tech world makes...
View ArticleAn Interview with Larry Carroll
The Carroll Financial Team Larry Carroll is one of the most successful advisors in the financial service industry today. In recognition of his hard work, Carroll was recently named the #1 advisor with...
View ArticleFinancial Thought Leaders Round Table: Marketing & Branding Your Firm
Last week, we hosted two outstanding industry leaders for an open discussion on the importance of branding and marketing in the financial services space. Marie Swift & Diane MacPhee answered...
View Article3 Powerful Stats that Affect an Advisor Website’s Usability
Whether you’re a financial advisor or a web designer, it’s easy to understand why it’s important to build a website that visitors can use. When a visitor arrives on any advisor’s website for the first...
View ArticleClient Interview – Mirus Financial Partners
Mark Vergenes is the president at Mirus Financial Partners, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His firm was founded with the goal of “assisting clients in every aspect of their financial lives.”...
View ArticleBob Veres on the financial planning ‘crisis,’ advisors’ success & (a lot) more
Last week, I finagled the Bob Veres (you know… the author, speaker, commentator, current editor/publisher of Insider Information and Insider’s Forum conference host – these are literally just a few of...
View ArticleBill McArthur Case Study
Bill McArthur, founder and Trusted Advisor of McArthur & Co., didn’t want an “average” website. In fact, he had a very clear vision from the very beginning of how his website should look. What we...
View ArticleWhat’s LinkedIn’s Best Use for Advisors?
It’s 2015. Social media is no longer new. #FinServ still questions the effectiveness of the social sphere and there’s no shortage of expert advice on ‘the’ line. One key question I get on a regular...
View ArticleAdvisor Websites: Best in Service in #FinServ
This just in, Advisor Websites has been named the Best Service Provider in the Financial Services Industry by Wealth Professional! This award acknowledges service providers with a proven track record...
View ArticleThe Snap Report is back: Organizing Website Content
Welcome back to another episode of the Advisor Websites Snap Report! Lucas Rasmussen (front end developer at Advisor Websites) explains the best (and worst) practices for organizing website content on...
View Article[INFOGRAPHIC] What’s the best piece of marketing advice for financial advisors?
Are you interested in building a better marketing strategy with the help of #fintech experts like Bill Winterberg and Bob Veres? You’re in the right place. While numerous surveys have identified...
View ArticleIndustry Leaders Agree on One *specific* Marketing Priority: Find your niche
If there’s one marketing principle that financial industry thought leaders agree on, it’s this: Find your target. Stick with it. Don’t be afraid to exclude. Based on the financial marketing insights...
View Article4 Reasons Website Content is Always King
The whole purpose of the Internet is to house content that can be instantly delivered to users based on their needs, preferences, and priorities. Consider the last time you searched for relevant...
View ArticleSnap Report: Does your website provide value to users?
Welcome to the Snap Report! In this episode Alex shares his tips for making sure your website is valuable to visitors. Our favorite resources on this topic: Doing it Right: Creating Engaging Content...
View Article23 ways to inspire trust among investors online
Let’s face it. The financial industry ranks dead last when it comes to consumer trust. Some of the more infamous names like Madoff and Lehman instantly spring to mind for many investors leaving...
View ArticleHow are financial practices adapting to the digital marketing realm in 2015?
How are financial practices adapting to the digital marketing realm in 2015? Help us find out! An online presence is increasingly significant and advisory practices can immensely benefit from a digital...
View ArticleWebsite Success Story: Headwater Investment Consulting
A successful website can really make or break your firm’s success in 2016. While most financial advisors have a website today, many firms struggle to maintain a site that is inviting to visitors,...
View Article8 of the best (free) stock photo sites for Financial Advisors
Here’s the thing: most stock photos are horrible. Although it’s no surprise that real photos outperform stock images by almost 90%, there are times when it makes sense to use stock photos: on your...
View Article4 Ways to Get the Right Message Across Online
While industry leaders agree that financial advisor marketing efforts work best when focused on a specific target audience, not all advisors are following suit. It’s scary to consider turning away new...
View ArticleFree Advisor Referral Letter Template – Generate some leads.
Here is a free advisor referral letter template. This one will help you generate referrals if you hadn’t tried it before. We want you to generate as many clients as possible. Referral traffic is...
View Article5 Traits of the Most Successful Financial Advisors
While there are many factors, we chose a few points we found most interesting. Let's take a look at a few of these common denominators that have been identified. Check out our latest blog post, 5...
View ArticleTop 3 excuses for NOT using a website to market your firm in 2014
1. “I’ve been practicing for 20+ year and never needed one” Gee, if I had a dime for every time I heard this one. It’s true. There are advisors practicing today that have never had a website because...
View ArticleMarketing Hack: Is it working or not?
Marketing Hack: Is it working or not? Results are priceless. There are literally thousands (or more!) way to market your firm to achieve business growth and success, but how do you know which tactics...
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