Grow Your Business Online with Free Business Workshops Presented by Google and VIB Marketing Agency
Livestream: Spring into action with Google’s business insights tools
This livestream’s content is great for business owners who want to discover how consumers are engaging with their website using Google Analytics. We’ll also introduce a new tool called Market Finder, which can help businesses identify new markets and customers.
When: Wednesday, March 11, 12PM – 1PM
Where: VIB Marketing Agency, 3190 N Ridge Rd, Vermilion
RSVP: https://community.grow.google/s/event/a0r1E00000CHOZ9/workshop-20200311
Reach Customers Online with Google
Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads.
When: Monday, March 30, 1PM – 2:30PM
Where: VIB Marketing Agency, 3190 N Ridge Rd, Vermilion
RSVP: https://community.grow.google/s/event/a0r1E00000CL42A/workshop-20200331
Using Data to Drive Business Growth
Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions.
When: Friday, April 10, 1PM – 2:30PM
Where: VIB Marketing Agency, 3190 N Ridge Rd, Vermilion
RSVP: https://community.grow.google/s/event/a0r1E00000CL42B/workshop-20200410
Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
Marketing Workshop for Business Owners Who Want to take their Google My Business Listing to the Next Level. Google My Business is a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Get hands-on help creating or updating your business profile or a simple website.
When: Friday, April 24, 1PM – 2:30PM
Where: VIB Marketing Agency, 3190 N Ridge Rd, Vermilion
RSVP: https://community.grow.google/s/event/a0r1E00000CL48i/workshop-20200424
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Past Events
Livestream: Give Your Website a Refresh
When: Wednesday, March 6, 12:30 – 1 PM
Where: VIB Marketing Agency, 3190 N Ridge Rd, Vermilion
RSVP Below
National Small Business Livestream
When: Wednesday, May 8, 1 – 3 PM
Marketing Wonderland
When: Friday, December 7, 1 – 3 PM
With the year’s busiest shopping season in full swing, we’re teaming up with the Google, Small Business Administration (SBA), Facebook, Square, and Constant Contact to make this season a success. We’ll take a deeper look at the evolving “local” landscape of online search, discuss how this shift will impact your business, and share some tools that can help you stay ahead of the curve this holiday. Prepare your small businesses to be found when this season’s shoppers are searching online.
Build a Local Search Presence
When: Friday, November 16, 1 – 3 PM
Online advertising can help any business grow. You’re invited to join us for an event, co-hosted with Google, about how digital marketing can help you thrive on the Web.
Tips for Measuring Online Success
When: Wednesday, October 31, 1 – 3 PM
You invest time, effort and resources into your online presence, but do you know how much it’s worth to your bottom line? This workshop introduces ways to track and measure progress, so you can find out. In this workshop, we’ll discuss best practices for:
- Measuring the success of your website
- Evaluating actions on your Google My Business listing
- Optimizing your online ad campaigns
Holiday Livestream
Wednesday, October 17, 1 – 3 PM
Online marketing is just as important for a brick-and-mortar store as it is for an online retail business. Learn how you can leverage online strategies and tools to drive more customers and create exceptional customer experiences over the holiday season.
Succeeding in a Micro-Moments World
Get Found on Google Search and Maps, and Make Your Website Work for You
Tuesday, July 31, 1 – 3 PM
Learn more about micro-moments, how brands are winning micro-moments, and what this new consumer behavior means for your brand. Apply these lessons to optimize your online presence and capitalize on these instant opportunities.
Livestream: Small Biz Summer School
Wednesday, July 25, 1 – 3 PM
Tips for Measuring Online Success
Using Data to Drive Growth
Friday, June 29, 12 – 3 PM
Learn how to implement tools that capture essential business data and help you adjust your online marketing strategy for growth.
Livestream: Online Marketing Strategies for Retail Businesses
Wednesday, June 20, 1 – 3 PM
Online marketing is just as important for a brick-and-mortar store as it is for an online retail business. Learn how you can leverage online strategies and tools to drive more customers and create exceptional customer experiences.
Intro to Online Marketing
Thursday, May 31, 12 – 3 PM
Google Partners Connect
Livestream: Build a Local Search Presence
Wednesday, May 2, 12 – 3 PM
Online advertising can help any business grow. You’re invited to join us for an event, co-hosted with Google, about how digital marketing can help you thrive on the Web. Register online: https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/workshop.aspx?ekey=83370103
Succeeding in a Micro-Moments World
Get Found on Google Search and Maps
Monday, April 30, 1 – 3 PM
Learn more about micro-moments, how brands are winning micro-moments, and what this new consumer behavior means for your brand. Apply these lessons to optimize your presence on Google Search and Maps and capitalize on these instant opportunities.
Simple Steps to Online Safety and Succeeding in a Micro-Moments World
Thursday, November 16, 12-2PM
The Internet offers so many opportunities to explore, create and collaborate. And to make the most of the web, it’s important to keep yourself safe and secure. Whether you’re a new Internet user or an expert, the advice and tools here can help you navigate the web safely and securely.
Consumers check their phones 150 times per day. Want to succeed in this micro-moment world? Learn how to target the right audience, capture them in the moments that matter and engage with them.
Mobile Marketing
Wednesday, November 15, 12-1:15PM
Want to get better at connecting with customers on their mobile devices? We are a proud Google partner, and invite you to join us for a free livestream event on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Google will share industry trends, best practices, and tools you can use to strengthen your mobile marketing strategy:
RSVP here: https://partnersconnect.withgoogle.com/event/vib-marketing-agency, or use the contact form below.
Grow Your Business Online
Tuesday, November 14, 12-1PM
The Richard Desich Business and Entrepreneurship Center
Lunch and learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your online presence with search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising. We also introduce tools to help you run your business online, including Google Analytics and G Suite.
Register online at the Ohio Small Business Development Center’s website: https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/workshop.aspx?ekey=83370103
Help Holiday Shoppers Find Your Business
Wednesday, November 1, 12-2PM
With the year’s busiest shopping season coming up fast, we’re helping local businesses make it a success. Together with Google, the Small Business Administration (SBA), Facebook, Square, and Constant Contact, we’ll show you how to be found when this season’s shoppers are searching online. View detailed agenda
To ask a question during the panel, head to Twitter and post your question, include the hashtag #MarketingWonderland.. The panel will answer them live on the broadcast.
Succeeding in a Micro-Moments World and Sharing Your Story Through Video
Tuesday, October 31, 1-2:30PM
Learn more about micro-moments, how brands are winning micro-moments with video, and what this new consumer behavior means for your brand.
Understanding Today’s Digital Patient Journey
Tuesday, October 18, 1-2:30PM
As patients increasingly turn first to the internet to learn about their health needs and explore potential service providers, it has become increasingly critical for healthcare marketers to understand patients’ online behavior and identify new ways to engage them along their digital journey to wellness.
During this event, we’ll discuss the importance of digital marketing for the Healthcare and Insurance industry and share trends, research and insights of Google’s very own big data that can help you reach your audience in all their moments of need.
Our Speakers
Brendan Jacobson
In today’s digital world, the process of finding Healthcare providers continues to evolve, affecting buyers’ path to purchase and ultimately conversion. Brendan will explain how businesses in this segment can get ahead by adjusting their advertising strategies to target consumers where they are spending their time.
Ben Tyson
Ben will speak about how Healthcare businesses can leverage Google’s digital tools to connect with customers in the right place at the right time.
Succeeding in a Micro-Moments World
Friday, September 29, 1-2:30PM
It’s no secret mobile has changed how consumers behave. With the consumer journey fragmented into hundreds of micro-moments, it’s increasingly important for brands to be there when consumers reach for their devices to take action on whatever they need or want right now. They’re the I-want-to-know, I-want-to-go, I-want-to-buy, and I-want-to-do moments that are loaded with intent, context, and immediacy. To get started building your own micro-moment strategy, we’ll help you be there, be useful, and be quick—and how to connect the dots through your measurement and organizational strategies.
Google Partners Connect
Wednesday, September 20, 11:30AM-1:30PM
Online advertising can help any business grow. You’re invited to join us for an event, co-hosted with Google, about how digital marketing can help you thrive on the Web.
Get Found on Google Search and Maps
Thursday, August 31, 1-2:30PM
When your customers search online, you better be there. We’ll show you how to get found on Google. Learn the basics of how customers find your business online and how to promote your online presence with methods like search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising. We also introduce tools to help you run your business online, including Google Analytics and Google Apps for Work.
Google Partners Connect – Home Services
Wednesday, May 17, 1:00-3:00pm
Join us for a special edition of Google Partners Connect focused on home services providers.
Our Speaker: Ben Tyson
In today’s digital world, the process of finding Home Services providers continues to evolve, affecting buyers’ path to purchase and ultimately conversion. Ben will explain how Home Services providers can get ahead by adjusting their advertising strategies to target consumers where they are spending their time.
National Small Business Week Workshops
We’re #AllForSmallBiz so we’re excited to be partnering with Google during National Small Business Week (April 30-May 6) to host three free business workshops to help you grow your business online. Featuring brand-new tutorials and special resources for businesses from Google, these free workshops will be led by our Google specialist Richard Scheufler.
How to Get Your Business on the Map with Google My Business
Learn the process to get your business found by customers online
Friday, April 28, 1-2:30PM
Get Found on Google Search and Maps
When your customers search online, you better be there. We’ll show you how to get found on Google.
Friday, May 5, 1-2:30PM
How Google My Business Gets Your Business Found by Customers Online
Learn the basics of how customers find your business online
Friday, May 12, 1-2:30PM
Join us, and invite anyone you think would benefit. RSVP today!
Can’t attend these workshops? Contact us and we can reschedule at your business or favorite restaurant – our treat! – at a time that’s convenient for you.
“When customers can support local businesses, entire communities benefit. In fact, communities with robust local listings and a strong web presence can build a stronger local economy,” says Emily Harris, Manager of Google’s Get Your Business Online program. “In small communities, this could be worth up to +$300k a year; in large cities it can be up to +$7m.
Award-winning Google Partner VIB Marketing Agency works with businesses throughout Northeast Ohio. (Cleveland, Rocky River, Westlake, Avon, Avon Lake, North Ridgeville, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Sheffield Village, Lorain, Elyria, Vermilion, Huron, Milan, Sandusky).