After much discussion, brainstorming, food sampling with multiple beers and shots, The Department of Marketing (DofM) was selected to design Margaux’s Restaurant’s new website. The hugely popular North Raleigh staple has decided to step up and build a website worthy of their food, atmosphere and reputation. The new site will… {read more}
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Dogleg The Wolf Joins the Pack
It is finally official…Dogleg the Wolf joins “Tuffy The Strutting Wolf” as part of the NC State Wolfpack. We are very proud to be part of this process to create a new mascot/logo for Lonnie Poole Golf Course at NC State! Dogleg is currently adorning the plastic souvenir cups… {read more}
DofM gets Gold STAR for Portofino Website!
The DofM shines with the top honors in the real estate STARS Awards by winning the coveted “Best Community Website in North Carolina” for their website design of www.PortofinoNC.com. The DofM is excited by this prestigious award to add to their stable of interactive design awards
Portofino has been called… {read more}
DofM Launches New Website for “7″ Event Space
The most unique rental space in Raleigh just got a brand new website! “7″ (www.7Raleigh.com) is a very distinct event space that caters to all type of events including Engagement parties, Corporate events, Birthday bashes, Charity events and so much more. Even though we think the website does a great… {read more}
Moore Smiles Today!
No, it isn’t a typo! Dr. Adam Moore has recently opened an office in Garner, NC and has tapped The DofM to create a brand and a website for his practice. MooreSmilesToday.com has launched and the office is accepting new patients. Dr. Moore will specialize in family, cosmetic and implant… {read more}
Portofino Subdivision Gallops to a New Website
The high end, Clayton NC neighborhood of Portofino is the newest member in The DofM website stable! Portofino is a “dream come true” for horse enthusiasts and those seeking gracious country living and an executive lifestyle. This gated community exudes southern charm and abounds in rich historical character. Check out… {read more}
DofM Launches New Colvard Farms Site
We are proud to bring you the next generation of online presence for Colvard Farms (www.ColvardFarms.com)!
This upscale subdivision needed a website that matched their amazing houses and lots for sale and turned to The DofM to make it happen.
Take a look around their new site and let… {read more}
DofM Partners with Click Web Video
We all see it coming…video is taking over the internet. What started out as YouTube, camera phones and blogs and is now becoming website video intros, pocket sized HD Flip Video cameras and better Google rankings, video is a key component of our online lives.
The DofM decided to jump… {read more}
DofM Signs Partnership with Monumental Memories
Unique Idea to Pay Your Respects to Your Loved Ones!
The Department of Marketing ( DofM) has partnered up with Washington D.C. Entrepreneurs Steve and Randy Randall to help create and market their soon to launch product line “Monumental Memories”. Monumental Memories (MM) are unique sculptures that accent loved… {read more}
One Bite and Rudino’s Got Ya!
Warning...this site might make you hungry, so be prepared!
The DofM is proud to announce the launch of the new corporate site for Rudino’s Pizza & Grinders (www.Rudinos.com). This is one of our favorite places for pizza, grinders (hot, delicious specialty subs) cold beer and sports! With 21 locations and… {read more}
What is Search Engine Marketing?
Search Engine Marketing uses two main strategies.
1) Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
SEO involves enhancing elements of your website, as well as off-site elements like metadata and metatarsi. Through this, we will maximize your site’s relevance and credibility through complex search engine algorithms. Strategic, well-executed search engine optimization effectively brings… {read more}
SEO Statistics
*74% of people use search engines to research products before buying
*54% of people use search engines to find the site from which they buy
*36% of search engine users said in surveys that they believe companies listed highest on search engines are the leaders in their field
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Overton’s Makes a Splash with Video Email
The DofM has jumped on board with Overton’s Waterports (www.Overtons.com) to help them go video viral! Originally partnering on Media Strategy & Promotions, we recently teamed with them utilizing a new technology; Video Email or “VMail”. By combining video with email communications a powerful medium has been created. Overton’s utilizes… {read more}