Thrive Internet Marketing Blog

SEO Tip #2 - Are Mobile Responsive Websites Even An Option?
Apr 16, 2019 by Jeff Davis
About 65% of your YMCA website traffic comes from smartphones. Tuning up your website to be mobile friendly ensures that your members are having a good experience when using the site.
SEO Tip #1 Why Your YMCA Needs An SSL Certificate
Apr 12, 2019 by Jeff Davis
Why the SSL Certificate Is So Important for Your YMCA
Why Users Are Fed Up With Digital Ads - Part One
Nov 27, 2018 by Jeff Davis
Today I am sharing a link to a great article from eMarketer.com.
"Too aggressive in following me on every device or browser" was the most common complaint mentioned by 41.7% of those surveyed.
Consumer Don't Trust Retailers With Their Data
Nov 23, 2018 by Jeff Davis
"The retail industry is no stranger to data breaches, and unsurprisingly, consumers have little confidence that retailers can keep their personal data safe from hackers, according to findings from First Data."
The Perfect Day And Time To Send Your Email
Oct 23, 2018 by Jeff Davis
According to Hubspot, in 2017 there were 3.7 billion email users across the globe. By 2020 that number is predicted to rise to 4.3 billion users. How would you like to know the exact day and time to send your next email that will guarantee the best chance for your message to be seen and read?
Turning $1,500 Into $50,000
Sep 26, 2018 by Jeff Davis
For more than a year now, we have used the Lifetime Value Calculator to impress upon YMCAs the need for a website that has the tool kit we call The Membership Machine™. We believe that a website should be seen as a revenue generator, not an expense. We designed these tools to show the YMCA community the value of a single sales lead on their website.
7 "Lucky" Best Practices For Email
Sep 20, 2018 by Jeff Davis
Recently I was asked for some "best practices" for email marketing. Email is the only permission based marketing program. Consumers willingly give you their information and permission to market to them, usually because they are engaged with your brand/business.
Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Michigan Launches New Website
Aug 02, 2018 by Jeff Davis
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan launched their new Accrisoft Freedom Website this week.
How To Change Your Menu Listings And Pricing Results On Google Search
Jul 26, 2018 by Jeff Davis
I came across something recently that I thought I would share with everyone. Some of our clients are concerned that the menu and menu pricing being displayed on Google Search results are not accurate and Google doesn't disclose where they scrape their information from.
How Does The GDPR Affect Thrive Clients?
May 23, 2018 by Jeff Davis
Europe (EU) has passed a new law called the GDPR, which has made some significant changes to how privacy & tracking is handled.