Begin with the End in Mind – Transforming Home Improvement Marketing

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    Imagine this: Your potential buyers are browsing the aisles of a home improvement store, overwhelmed by a sea of power tools and hardware, unsure where to begin their next project. Suddenly, a display catches their eye – vibrant signage showcasing a beautifully renovated living space accompanied by clear steps and product recommendations. This, my friends, is the power of beginning…

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    The 5 Essentials of Crafting Personas

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    In the competitive landscape of marketing, particularly within the home improvement sector, differentiating your brand goes beyond making noise – it’s about creating resonance. Crafting personas is a strategic approach that enables your brand to connect with your audience on a personal level, ensuring your message isn’t just heard but felt. This guide is designed for marketing professionals looking to…

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    Lowe’s Q4 Earnings Call: What it Means for the Home Improvement Industry

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    As home improvement enthusiasts ourselves, we’re always monitoring the pulse of the industry. Recently, Lowe’s released its Q4 2023 earnings report, offering valuable insights into the current state of the home improvement market. While financial reports might seem like dense jungles of numbers, we’re here to help you navigate the key takeaways and understand what they might mean for the…

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    Home Depot Q4 Earnings Call: Decoding the Landscape for Home Improvement Marketers

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    As home improvement marketing specialists at Porchlight, we have to monitor industry trends closely. So, when Home Depot, the leading home improvement retailer, releases its quarterly earnings report, we listen. The recent Q4 2023 report offers valuable insights into consumer behavior, market trends and potential implications for home improvement brands regarding marketing strategies. Let’s delve into the key takeaways. Sales…

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    Paid Ads vs. Organic SEO: Building Your Home Improvement Brand Online

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    Home improvement brands face a crucial question in the digital marketplace: How can a brand reach potential customers in an ever-developing online landscape? Thankfully, you’ve got two options: paid advertising and organic SEO. Which is better? Think of it this way: Imagine building your dream home online. You can’t build with just one tool, like a hammer or a paintbrush;…

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    5 Tips for a Successful Product Line Review

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    In the dynamic world of home improvement retail, making a mark in big-box retailers like The Home Depot or Lowe’s is more than just an opportunity – it’s a transformative journey for your brand. We know just how important it is to nail your product line review (PLR), but moreover, successfully navigating a PLR is crucial for securing that coveted shelf…

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    Product Photography Post-Production: 7 Quick Steps to Improve Your Digital Shelf

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    Product photography can make or break your online sales. We all know that photography is an integral part of ecommerce. But there’s another secret weapon that often goes unnoticed: product photography retouching. It’s like the magician’s touch that can transform your digital storefront into a captivating display that shoppers can’t resist. Home improvement products can especially benefit. With the right touch, you can…

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    The Importance of Rightsizing Product Packaging

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    We’ve often talked about the importance of product packaging. Packaging isn’t just there to sell your product and protect it: It’s an opportunity to really say something about who you are as a brand. But it doesn’t stop there. Your packaging can also help improve your brand’s sustainability and save you money all at the same time. How? We’ll show you. What Is…

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    Who’s a Star? A Brand’s Guide to Ratings and Reviews

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    A year after posting our blog Who’s a Star? A Brand’s Guide to Ratings and Reviews, we decided to repost it since it’s now more prescient than ever. Why? With the economy’s recent fluctuations, our clients have been asking us how they can make their marketing dollars stretch even further. Our number one recommendation is getting on top of their ratings and…

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    The Power of the Packaging Refresh: 4 Questions to Consider

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    We are a visual species. We process and identify the things we see in milliseconds and create lasting memories and impressions from this information. That’s why packaging is one of the most important aspects of marketing. Shoppers make deep connections with the packaging design of their favorite brands. What would Coca-Cola be without its distinctive white script and red packaging? Would Frosted…

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