For the 15th annual Doodle for Google contest, we invited K-12 students to create artwork that answers the prompt “I am grateful for….” We received incredible submissions from all over the U.S., including our 55 state and territory winners and five national finalists. And today, we’re happy to announce that this year’s contest winner is…
If you’ve ever searched for a video about coffee, chances are you’ve seen James Hoffmann. While James has cemented his status as the go-to coffee expert on YouTube—with a community of close to two million subscribers on the platform—he didn’t start drinking the beverage himself until after he got into the bean business. “I started…
A website is often called the hardest-working member of a marketing team: It’s on the clock 24/7 answering customer questions, encouraging orders, and spreading the word about your products and services. By creating lovely, compelling, persuasive website content, you can help your business leverage its site to increase customer satisfaction, acquire new customers, and boost…
As a business owner, you have a lot on your plate—from running day-to-day operations on your ecommerce site to handling supply chain logistics and customer service. You recognize the importance of having an Instagram marketing strategy. But with everything else you have going on, it can be difficult to find the time to post…
While it can be riskier to launch a business during a recession than in a booming economy, some sectors and businesses survive–or even thrive–during economic downturns. Businesses that sell essential goods such as groceries, or provide health-care services or IT support, often continue to be in demand in difficult times. That’s because despite tightening budgets,…