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Marketing is like a Pizza and Most Businesses are ONLY Serving One Slice
That is exactly what most small business owners are doing. They are relying on one piece and expecting full results. Wondering why they are missing customers while responding to DMs or get missed for opportunities left and right


How Yelp Helps SEO Small Business Owners
When you focus on your business locally, a huge piece of the puzzle lives off your site entirely. Yelp is one of the most powerful off-site SEO tools available, and most business owners have no idea they should be using it.


Check Out Our Voyage Maryland Article!
We are so happy to hear that Voyage Maryland wrote about us again back in March. The article is a quick little read. The link is below for you to check. We are so thankful that Voyage Maryland has wanted to write about us a few times. We love that they also let you do recommendation so we can chat about our favorite places in Baltimore.


Why Eldest Daughters Excel as Business Owners
Eldest daughters tend to develop a strong work ethic. Growing up, many of us feel the pressure to set a good example for our siblings, especially when we hold the responsibility of caring for them as well. This sense of accountability pushes us to stay disciplined and committed to our goals.


Why Yelp Still Matters For Small Business Owners
With Google dominating the search engines, it is easy to write Yelp off as not necessary. But Yelp reaches buyers that Google does not always capture, and it shows up in more places than you might think. We like to think Yelpers trust other Yelpers.


Shout Out To A Mango Member (Cassondra Wood Photo)
Cassondra is a Philly-based wedding and portrait photographer. Her focus is more than photos; it’s creating memories, interpreting each client’s personality and story, and bringing that into her photography. She always makes sure her clients are enjoying the moment and not worrying about what pose to do or how to smile. Her photography captures real and spontaneous moments.


Understanding Client Expectations and Don't Over Promise.
As a team of women business owners, we know the importance of maintaining healthy client relationships. We are all trying to navigate the world as small business owners and personal things come up. Sadly, your clients also have personal things come up. They might be understanding the first time, maybe the second time, but they aren't always understanding when it's a pattern. This blog is a little reminder to not "over promise and under deliver".


Yelp VS Google Reviews, What is the Actual Difference?
If you run a business, you have probably heard that reviews matter. Heck, if you read any of our blogs you know that reviews matter. But here is the thing: not all review platforms work the same way, and knowing the difference can change how you approach them.


Shout Out To Habibi Supper Club, Chef Miled.
There is a version of the Lebanese food story that gets told over and over in American food media: grandmother's recipe, nostalgia, warmth and some type of flavored humus. That story is true, and it matters, except for the chocolate hummus. We will argue about that another day.


Think Of Marketing Your Small Business Like It's Pizza
Imagine ordering a pizza and receiving just one slice. You’d feel shortchanged, right? That’s exactly what happens when small business owners focus on only one marketing channel (aka putting all your eggs in the Instagram basket). Marketing is like a whole pizza, with many slices and toppings that come together to create the perfect pie.


What Fast Food Marketing Can Teach Small Businesses
Fast Food Marketing offers some surprisingly clear lessons that any small business can use. Fast food chains have mastered how to grab our attention, build loyalty.


How Adding a Chat Box on Our Website Boosted Revenue by 25 Percent
When we first considered adding a chat box to our website, we weren't sure it would make much difference or if people would even use it. Our site is already functional and easy to navigate. But the results surprised the sh*t out of us. We had many people leave chats to meet for branding calls, website inquriers and more without ever getting to our contact page. Our revenue increased by 25 percent in ONE MONTH!
Here’s how this simple website feature transformed our customer


A Quick Reference For The Four Types of SEO
Sometimes, we don't have all the time in the world to read blogs. We created a quick reference page to remember them. Please bookmark this link to reference later.


Saying Yes Before You're Ready: How One Project Changed Everything (Guest Blog)
I was weeding my garden when the notification came through. My client had signed the contract, $25,000 for a complete garage and pantry redesign. I stood there with dirt under my fingernails, staring at my phone, trying to process what had just happened. Just weeks earlier, when I first saw the scope of this project, my immediate thought was: I don't know how to do this. And now here I was, committed to delivering something I'd never done before for a client living in a multi


3 things making your Website Obsolete in 2026
We meet business owners every day who are investing in their products, their teams, and their operations while their website quietly lets them down. The good news? These problems are fixable. Here are the three most common reasons a business website stops performing in 2026.


Your Business Isn’t “A Mess.” You’ve Just Outgrown Your Current Systems | Guest Blog
When you only had a few clients, you could rely on memory. You knew who needed what. You could find files quickly. You did not need a formal process because there were fewer variables.
As your business grows, the complexity grows quietly.
More emails.More deadlines.More client preferences.More decisions to make every single day.
Without stronger systems, your brain becomes the project manager, operations team, and reminder app all at once. That is a fast track to feeling o


What’s your rate?” Here’s what to ask instead (especially if you’re buying solo in Philly) | Guest Blog
What’s your rate?” Here’s what to ask instead (especially if you’re buying solo in Philly) |


Wix vs Shopify: Which Website Builder Is Better for Small Businesses?
Wix vs Shopify: Which Website Builder Is Better for Small Businesses?


Why Reviews Matter More Than Ever
Why Reviews Matter More Than Ever


One Owner, Two Salon Concepts: How Branding Made Space for Growth.
Running two salons under one owner takes vision, timing, and intentional branding. Wendy, owner of Sage Hair Collective and Silhouette Haus, created two completely different salon experiences designed to serve different audiences in Philadelphia. Mango Marketing Co worked with Wendy to bring each concept to life through branding, websites, social content, and branding photography.


Communicating Your Brand Values As A Small Business Owner
Compassion Shows You Care
Community Support Builds Stronger Connections
Accountability Creates Trust
Transparency Invites Openness
Self Expression Reflects Your Unique Identity


Why Co-Working With My Daughter Makes Me A Better Mother And Business Owner
Why Co-Working With My Daughter Makes Me A Better Mother And Business Owner Many of you know me as the co-founder, designer, and photographer at Mango Marketing Co., but I’m also a mama to 2 daughters. Co-working with my daughter makes me a better mother and business owner because it gives us some fun one-on-one time together, and it shows her the value of a work ethic and the ways in which women can support ourselves and our communities. My little co-worker is a beautiful vi


Why Mango Members Help Increase Productivity In Your Business
Sometimes you can get so stuck in your own world, and when you start being part of a community and sharing experiences with other people who live the same as you, your horizons expand. Being a Mango Member really helps you increase productivity in your business because you learn from other small business owners how to deal with situations based on their experiences.


Settling Boundaries with Clients
Clear communication, consistent systems, and written agreements protect both sides while building long term trust.
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