The holidays have different meanings for everyone. Thanksgiving is one of the few that is rooted in tradition, with a universal message regardless of culture: it’s about family, food and gratitude.
At Nuro, we’re thankful for our amazing team, clients and the marketing industry at large. So let’s take a look at some business stats that make this holiday unique.
- A new survey from LendEDU finds that the average American will spend a total of $165.14 on Thanksgiving expenses.
- people about their expected costs, says travel expenses make up $67.59 of that amount, with the rest going for food, wine, and other expenses.
- There are 254 million turkeys raised in the U.S. each year, with a total value of $4.85 billion.
- For Black Friday 2017 it is estimated a total $682.0 billion will be spent, that’s a 4% increase from last year according to the National Retail Federation.
- Last year in 2016, 137 million people went to stores over the four-day Black Friday weekend. That was a third more than the 102 million in 2015.
Whether you’re one of the 50.9 million Americans expected to travel or you’re staying local, Nuro wishes you a happy, healthy, safe holiday!
Maybe we’re bias but we think high-quality web design is essential for any business. Web design isn’t all about aesthetics, it has to be functional! What’s the point of adding all the bells and whistles if your site fails to attract customers and increase sales?
Your Design Matters, and so Does Your Content
Do yourself a favor and build a website that resonates with your target audience. Consumers say that web design elements are among the top factors they consider when deciding whether to trust a website or not. A website that is outdated, too busy, too many pop-ups, boring or has slow load times is a major deterrent.
Bettering Your Branding Strategy
Your website should serve as an extension of your brand. If you have a physical location, make sure that the characteristic branding elements remain consistent on the website including the logo, colors, and font. Even your communication style should be the same across all online marketing platforms you use. This makes your business more consistent which adds to credibility, and in today’s digital world that can have a huge impact on increasing sales.
Boosting Conversions
We believe that web design has a direct correlation with conversion rates. Be sure that your website is easy to navigate and it is clear and easy for visitors to reach the pages they want. And once they get what they’re looking for, there should always be a call-to-action.
Ask us how we can improve your web design.
We’re not trying to brag but, our design team are rock stars. Because of them we can call ourselves a full service agency, from concept to execution, it’s all under one roof. And we’re proud to say this gives our clients a big advantage.
Your top 5 benefits of having an in-house design team:
- Easier for You: The Customer
With all your marketing efforts in one place, you save time! You won’t have to make multiple calls, coordinate teams or send numerous emails. An in-house team is already familiar with you, your preferences and your ongoing projects. This allows for a smooth, efficient process that benefits both customer and designer.
- Faster: Get what you need, when you need it
Did you know we have 24-hr runaround time on all creatives? To move forward on projects we don’t have to contact a third-party, and wait for them to return our calls or emails. An in-house design team has the ability to move projects around or shift work among designers. This allows us to be accurate with out deadlines and timelines, we always deliver a quality creative without the inflated timeline.
- Well-Informed: We know Your Brand
A big benefit of working with an in-house design team is they are immersed in your brand. They understand your business, your brand, your marketing goals and how you want to be perceived by consumers.
- Availability: Always Here to Assist You
If your main contact is unavailable, there are other designers on our team call who are familiar with your projects and available to fill in effortlessly. You are never left hanging.
- Relationship Driven
We believe that relationships with our clients enhance the creative process, not hinder it. Our clients talk directly to the designers, nothing gets lost in translation and over time we anticipate your needs and tailor design based off your preferences.
Sold on having an in-house design team handle your marketing? Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your business thrive.