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Losing control of your domain name can feel like losing the keys to the bank. Reminder for the future: NO ONE SHOULD OWN YOUR DOMAIN BUT YOU. If your old designer, developer, manager or whoever holds the domain name for your website, it can block your ability to update, move, or even fully own your online presence. Here’s a straightforward plan to help you regain control quickly and confidently.

Backlinks are great for SEO so we update them often on our website. We look at It as great for us and great for potential clients to find our favorite businesses. For example, we list all of our business friends on Mango Mixers section of the website. The businesses that disappeared or close, the ones we have to quietly delete from my guides, vendor lists and untag from blog posts and social media, they all had something in common. None of them had a website. None of them had

I thought I did everything right before opening my business. I had a plan, I had guidance, and I felt prepared. What I didn’t expect was how quickly I would have to change that plan.

Hi, I'm Alicia, co-founder of Mango Marketing Co. and mom to a child with Nonspeaking Autism. Today, we are talking about something nobody wants to admit they need to clients: more time. There will be a day, and it will come, when a client deliverable is late because life happened first. A school call, an unexpected illness, a home repair, etc.

Hi, I'm Alicia, co-founder of Mango Marketing Co, and the “mama” at Mango Marketing Co. If you read my last post, you know I'm a mompreneur with 2 kids. My youngest daughter has Autism and is Nonspeaking. If there is one thing being a parent and caregiver has taught me, it's that routine is not optional. It's survival (for all of us).

Hey, I'm Alicia, a mompreneur and the co-founder of Mango Marketing Co…until Natty gives me a baby. (this is an ongoing joke between us)I’m a parent and full-time caregiver to my daughter, she is Nonspeaking and has Autism Spectrum Disorder.

You’re getting inquiries, which means your marketing is working. People are finding you, they like what they see, and they’re taking that first step. So why aren’t they booking?

Word-of-mouth often ranks among the most effective marketing tactics. And it makes sense. In the age of AI, ads, and the internet there’s a lot to distract us. And that makes a conversation with friends and family even more valuable.

Blogging is not dead regardless what some random "marketing guru" told you on the internet. You Blog so Google knows to send you customers. Understanding blogging and google, also helps understand social media algorithms. We call this a "win win". A SEO focused blog can drive traffic to your site for years without any ad spend. Blogging can be affordable to make content, reuse content and keep information going for your clients.

If you want local customers to find you, local SEO techniques are non-negotiable. Local SEO Basics every small business owner needs to know helps put money In your pocket with a little bit of time and affordably. SEO isn't hard. Unfortunately, most people don't have time or the understanding of what goes into SEO. It's also not a checklist but something you need to maintain. If Google is changing, your SEO needs to be changing.

How to Turn Customer Reviews Into Social Media Content aka Social Media Gold Your happiest customers are your best marketers. We like to call them "angel investors". We highly suggest use what they say and listen to what they want. Reviews and testimonials are free content with people who love you. 1. Screenshot and share A Google review, a glowing DM, a five-star Yelp comment is showing off your credibility. Now, imagine if you design it beautifully (to your brand) = Social

We recently read We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers and did the 10k in 10 days challenge. We made $7,141 We read this book at the same time, and checked in with our notes each day. By the end, it was one of the most motivating things we did as co-founders and business partners. We each came from a 13+ year business owner background before starting Mango Marketing Co. together almost 5 years ago. Blending our skills, knowledge, ideas, processes, connections, etc.

Reels vs. TikTok vs. YouTube Shorts: Which Is Worth Your Time? Short-form video is not going anywhere (and more platforms are adapting it) but which platform should you actually use? All three platforms offer vertical short form video, but they work differently. They also reward different strategies for small business owners. What are they?

Batch content creation is a small business owner's best friend. Our social media manager Is always asking "did you get content" and we quietly reply "maybeeee..." Cause sometimes we have a lot and sometimes we don't. So, In order to keep her busy (and happy) we have to set some time aside to get It done.

Organic engagement is alive and well. Don't listen to people who say "organic reach is dead", they are the same people who say "blogging is dead" yet look what you are reading.

Let' s cut to the chase: not every platform is made for you and that's okay. One of the biggest mistakes small business owners make is trying to be everywhere at once. Spoiler: it's a fast track to burnout and mediocre content. Here is how to figure out where you actually belong.

Cheese Is Your Visual Brand. And Yes, It Has to Melt Right. The cheese is the first thing people see.

Mango Marketing Co helps brands find their flavor. Strategy, messaging, and positioning that actually means something. Ready to stop being forgettable?

This is a reminder that your clients are not taking a break. Your inbox is not taking a break. But that does not mean you have to choose between work and your kids. You just have to work smarter during these weeks. Take a breath, we got this, someway, somehow. We always do, amiright?

Let's be simple and easy with this concept: Your Business Is a Pizza. Start With the Dough. No dough, no pizza. No foundation, no business. It really is that simple. Plus, If the dough sucks... well, you don't have a good foundation.

Grab your laptops, order the overpriced latte, and claim the comfy table, we’re going to co-work! Co-working dates with your child are not just a cute thing to post about. They are one of the most productive and intentional things you can do as a Mompreneur.

If your social media is not attracting the right people or building real trust, something in your strategy needs a second look.

Summer break is coming in hot, and before the backpacks hit the floor and the "I'm bored" begins, there is one thing the smartest mompreneurs do: they prep. It’s the only way I survive. A little planning now means way less chaos later…especially with two kids.

I don’t want to chat much about this because it’s not the point of the post, but I do want to put out a cautionary tale about not selecting S-Corp status too soon. It’s a tough decision to undo, and if you proceed before the costs outweigh the benefits, you’re going to be sad paying all those extra fees just to deduct your payroll.