Marketing Tips
Branding: 3 Types and Why They Are Important
A tree nursery. A cruise line. A regional tourism destination. What in the world do these all have in common? The answer is simple: branding. Every company has a brand, but no two brands are the same. After all, every business/organization possesses a unique culture, audience, experience, and set of values. At Signalfire, we interact with…
4 Costs of Your Web Design Budget
Web Design Costs Involve More Than Just Development When planning to build a website, don’t overlook the details that fall outside traditional web design costs. There are a lot of considerations when budgeting for a website. Most small businesses and non-profits immediately look to the programming and design as the only elements that impact budget.…
Five Tips for DMOs to Promote and Showcase Your Community’s Outdoor Opportunities
Your Outdoor Recreation Can Shine… Here’s How To Make Sure Travelers See It! Our Midwest is packed with outdoor opportunities. Outdoor recreational activities like biking, kayaking, and other silent sports were catapulted into the mainstream of family vacations during COVID. And it’s sticking around, too. Wisconsin’s Outdoor Recreation department reported that in 2022 outdoor recreational activities…
Why Your DMO Should Partner with a Marketing Agency
Small Communities and Small Budgets Don’t Prevent You From Partnering with Tourism Marketing Experts Destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and Chambers of Commerce face unique challenges when it comes to promoting your destinations effectively. With limited resources and expertise, it can be daunting to compete in a crowded tourism landscape. But there is a solution that…
Oh Sh*t! My Domain Name Expired
Easy Checklist to Prevent Your Domain from Expiring Just imagine your business is trucking along. Leads are coming in. You’re creeping up in search results. And then… POW. You generally find out from a phone call. “I can’t get to your website,” says the caller. Is your website down? No. Your domain name expired. Here’s…