Marketing

Swipe Right on Convenience: The Case for Credit Cards in Small Business

Swipe Right on Convenience: The Case for Credit Cards in Small Business

Convenience is currency. Accepting credit cards isn’t just about getting paid faster—it’s about building trust, boosting conversions, and modernizing your customer experience. But here’s the key: don’t pass the fee onto your client. Instead, understand the math, price with intention, and bake the cost into your foundation—just like you would with rent or software.

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What Makes a StoryBrand Website Work (And Why We Build This Way at Ivingo)

What Makes a StoryBrand Website Work (And Why We Build This Way at Ivingo)

Your website should welcome visitors like a well-designed foyer: clear, inviting, and easy to navigate. But too many sites overwhelm instead of guide. That’s where StoryBrand website design makes all the difference. At Ivingo Creative, we use this proven framework to build websites that speak to your customer’s journey—positioning them as the hero, and your business as the trusted guide. In this post, I’ll walk you through how we use StoryBrand principles to design websites that feel like home and convert like crazy.

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From Blog Post to Booking: 5 Ways to Turn Traffic Into Leads

From Blog Post to Booking: 5 Ways to Turn Traffic Into Leads

Your blog is bringing in traffic—but is it bringing in leads? If your posts are getting views but not turning into inquiries, it’s time to rethink your strategy. In this post, we’ll show you five simple, strategic ways to turn your blog into a quiet powerhouse of conversions—complete with examples for interior designers, contractors, and lawn care pros. Because helpful content is great… but booked clients are better.

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Track What Matters: Why UTM Links Are a Game-Changer for Small Business Marketing

If you’re pouring energy into email newsletters, Instagram links, or digital collaborations—but still guessing what’s driving results—it’s time to move in with UTM tracking. These simple tools help you track exactly where your traffic is coming from so you can stop guessing and start optimizing. At Ivingo Creative, we believe data is the foundation of good marketing strategy. UTM links give your...

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Still Not Converting? You Might Be Asking for Too Much, Too Soon.

Still Not Converting? You Might Be Asking for Too Much, Too Soon.

What if you you've tried everything and you're still not converting visitors at a higher rate? You’ve tightened your headlines.Clarified your messaging.Added testimonials, social proof, and trust badges.Maybe even sped up your site and simplified your layout. So why still no conversions? At this point, you might be facing a deeper, more strategic issue—a quiet barrier that even the best-designed...

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No Testimonials? No Trust. Your Website Needs Social Proof for Website Conversions.

No Testimonials? No Trust. Your Website Needs Social Proof for Website Conversions.

Struggling to turn website visitors into paying clients? You might be missing one crucial element: social proof. In this post, we break down why testimonials, reviews, and case studies are non-negotiables for building trust—and how to use social proof for website conversions that actually work. Plus, get actionable tips for collecting great testimonials and placing them where they matter most.

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5 Trust-Building Elements Your Website Needs to Convert

5 Trust-Building Elements Your Website Needs to Convert

Why Trust is the Key to Conversions Have you ever visited a website and felt hesitant to engage—whether it was signing up for an email list, booking a call, or making a purchase? If something feels off, our natural instinct is to leave. This hesitation is a psychological defense mechanism. When people browse online, they rely on subconscious cues to determine whether a site is safe, credible,...

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