We founded our company in 2018 as a remote company. While it was initially required because we didn’t yet have a business space, we realized quickly that it gave us much more autonomy, time at home, and the ability to do work on our own terms. These were all goals we...
Formada’s Three Mandates
When Meghan and I started Formada, we talked a lot about principles that our business would live and die by. We eventually came to call these our three mandates. It's kind of like a filter that we can push every decision or idea through. If it survives being pummeled...
Data Collection Is Like Taking A Picture
A Photo A Day It’s the first day of school and you line your kids up outside on the front porch or in front of a tree in your yard. They are all decked out in their newest clothes that you obviously bought the night before (you procrastinator, you). They do their...
Does Your Business Need Immediate Leads?
A targeted paid search (PPC) campaign might be the solution. Business owners come to us often and ask what they can do RIGHT NOW to drive more leads into their business. This is always a tough and delicate subject because there really is no magic bullet when it...
Consider Digital Marketing Tactical Speed
You needed leads like… yesterday. We often meet businesses who are in a spiral around this question, “how can I get leads as quickly as possible.” Business owners want to throw money at SEO, their website, and PPC to try and get their leads to pick up. Often, we have...
WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org
Someone told you that you should build your website on WordPress. You sit down at your computer, beaming with the excitement of starting a project and then find yourself at an unexpected crossroad: WordPress.com or WordPress.org Basic Differences WordPress.org...
I’m Starting a New Business—What Should I Consider First?
Congratulations! You are about to embark on an incredible—albeit absolutely crazy—adventure! We work primarily with new startups, ventures, side projects, and young businesses. Before you get too far into setting up your business, there's a number of digital marketing...
Should I Update My WordPress Plugins?
Yes. You should definitely update your WordPress plugins. Wow, that was quick... ...But there are a number of things you should consider before you do that. You should always proceed cautiously when updating WordPress plugins—here's an example of what can happen if...
Am I Paying Too Much for Digital Marketing?
If you feel like you might be paying too much for your digital marketing, but you’re not sure how to confirm your suspicion—you’re not alone. We speak with many business owners who have invested thousands of their hard-earned dollars in digital marketing only to...
Stop Waiting for Perfection
A little over a year ago, we started building a website for our brand. It was quick and dirty. Meghan and I mapped out our core ideas, services, and selling points. We launched it without thinking much because, at the end of the day, we just needed to see what the...