Maximize SEO and Trust with Website Videos

It’s no secret that adding video to your website can make a big impact! For financial advisors, video is a simple way to bring your expertise to life and keep visitors engaged. This guide outlines two approaches to creating custom educational videos or using high-quality, pre-made videos that are ready [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2025-02-04T00:18:10-06:00February 3, 2025|

Connect with Clients Through Content Marketing

Let’s face it—your clients are searching for answers online. If you’re not the one providing those answers, someone else will. Content marketing allows you to provide these answers and connect with potential clients. Every blog, video, or email you create brings you one step closer to prospective clients. This guide [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2025-02-03T15:01:31-06:00January 21, 2025|

Transparency vs Honesty: Building Client Trust

If you're offering financial advice, you know how important it is to build trust with your clients. But here's something that often gets confused—transparency vs honesty in marketing. While they're related, they aren't the same thing. Honesty has become something of a buzzword, frequently used to describe practices that are [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-12-10T09:04:45-06:00December 9, 2024|

Brand Message vs. Elevator Speech: How They Differ and When to Use Each

You’ve got the expertise, the credentials, and the passion, but how do you communicate that to potential clients quickly and effectively? A well-crafted marketing brand message strategy and an effective elevator speech are two powerful tools. Yet, many professionals struggle to define and refine these essential elements. This article is [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-11-18T10:30:35-06:00November 18, 2024|

Marketing Terminology Made Simple for Financial Professionals

For financial advisors and accountants, marketing has expanded beyond traditional methods, demanding a fresh approach to client engagement. It’s no longer enough to simply provide expert financial advice—clients expect more. They want to engage with a brand they can trust.   However, the marketing world comes with a dizzying array of [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-11-07T01:12:43-06:00November 4, 2024|

The Impact of Client Testimonials for Accounting Firms

Imagine a potential client visiting your website or flipping through your brochure — what do they see? Beyond your list of services, they want proof that you deliver what you promise. For accounting firms, where trust and credibility are everything, testimonials provide personable proof to turn prospects into clients. Testimonials can [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-11-14T12:16:19-06:00October 21, 2024|

Streamline Your Marketing Strategy with Repurposed Content

We all know how tough it can be to keep coming up with fresh content.  It feels like an endless cycle of brainstorming, writing, and posting. But what if there’s a more innovative way to consistently generate content without reinventing the wheel? Ever tried repurposed content? It’s a strategy that [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-11-12T12:26:30-06:00September 24, 2024|

Don’t Neglect SEO Hygiene: How to Keep Your Website Thriving

You’ve created your new website so what’s next?  SEO ‘hygiene’ is very important.   Every click, tap, and scroll holds the potential to make or break your online presence. Mastering the art of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is akin to unlocking an abundance of online visibility and success. But amidst the [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-07-15T07:15:07-05:00June 3, 2024|

The Imperative of ADA Compliance for Websites

When the Minnesota Society of CPAs (MNCPA) invited Align Marketing Group CEO Kristy Gusick to contribute a guest blog, she recognized it as a chance to provide valuable insights on the importance of understanding and complying with ADA regulations for websites. Proactive ADA Compliance Web accessibility is more than a [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-06-25T23:37:51-05:00May 27, 2024|
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