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>> Jeff: Welcome back to the all new Digital Rage. I'm Jeff, the producer here at
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Buyer company. Today we have a special midweek episode to
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serve as an example of local visibility optimization.
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We generated a page for Los Angeles web design
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and produced this episode to distribute everywhere.
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If you want more information about visibility optimization,
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you can go back and check out episode two of the Digital
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Rage podcast. And here we go with Los
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Angeles. Okay, so we're diveing
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deep today, really unpacking all the stuff he sent over and
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pulling out what really matters.
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>> Speaker B: Sounds good.
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>> Jeff: Specifically, we're looking at web design, but, not just web
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design in general. We're zeroing in on the Los Angeles scene.
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>> Speaker B: Makes sense.
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>> Jeff: And our goal, as always, is to make sure
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you walk away with, well, with the insights that you
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really need.
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>> Speaker B: Right.
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>> Jeff: So, I think it's fair to say that in today's world,
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like pretty much every business needs a strong
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online presence, right?
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>> Speaker B: Absolutely. it's pretty much non negotiable these.
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>> Jeff: Days, especially in a city like la. Right. I mean, it's such
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a competitive market.
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>> Speaker B: Oh yeah. Think about it. You've got everything here, right?
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Entertainment, tech, tons of retail, restaurants, the whole nine
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yards all happening here. Exactly. And in that kind of
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environment, just having a website isn't enough anymore.
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>> Jeff: Right. It needs to be like a serious asset.
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>> Speaker B: That's it. It has to be working hard for you, you know, bringing in
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customers, building your brand, the whole deal.
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>> Jeff: So that brings us to Bayer company, a web design
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company based right here in Los Angeles. That's, you know,
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they've really made a name for themselves.
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>> Speaker B: They have.
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>> Jeff: And I think they're a perfect lens to look at, what's
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going on in la. Web design, what makes it unique.
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>> Speaker B: Right. They're right in the fick of it.
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>> Jeff: So let's jump in.
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What would you say is like the driving force behind
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the Los Angeles web design scene?
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>> Speaker B: Well, you know, everyone knows LA is a creative hub,
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Right. It's Hollywood, it's the entertainment industry.
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>> Jeff: Right.
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>> Speaker B: But it goes way beyond that. There's this energy,
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this innovative spirit that goes way beyond the
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movies.
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>> Jeff: And that influences the web design too.
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>> Speaker B: Absolutely. It's like infused in the DNA of the
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whole scene here.
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>> Jeff: So it's not just about making things look pretty.
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>> Speaker B: No, no. It's about taking that creative energy, that
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artistic vision, and then blending it with really
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cutting edge technology.
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>> Jeff: Right. Like a powerful combo.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. It's not just about aesthetics, it's about the
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user experience, making sure things are functional, making sure
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the sight works.
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>> Jeff: Right. It have to be both beautiful and brain.
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>> Speaker B: I like that. Yeah, both beautiful and brainy.
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>> Jeff: Okay, so we got this creative energy, we've got the tech. Know
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how? What else stands out about the LA
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web design scene?
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>> Speaker B: Well, I'd say it's the diversity. There'so many different
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players here, different types of companies. Yeah. You've got small
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boutique agencies, you've got larger firms
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that offer the whole range of services, each with their
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>> Jeff: Like special sauce.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. And they all contribute to this, like this
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constantly evolving landscape.
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>> Jeff: Looking at the material you sent, I was struck by the fact that a lot
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of LA designers have a real understanding
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of, the local culture, the
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nuances of la.
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>> Speaker B: Oh, yeah, that's huge.
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>> Jeff: It makes sense, right? I mean, LA has its own vibe, it
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does its own trends, its own, I don't know, its
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own way of doing things.
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>> Speaker B: You got it. And a website that captures that,
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that speaks to that, it's going toa resonate a lot more with
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people here.
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>> Jeff: Right. It's like speaking their language.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. And that can translate into better engagement,
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more customers, you know, real results.
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>> Jeff: And we can't forget about the competition.
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>> Speaker B: Oh, the competition is fierce.
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>> Jeff: Like next level.
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>> Speaker B: Next level. Yeah, because everyone wants to be in la, everyone
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wants a piece of the pie.
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>> Jeff: But that's got to be good for businesses, right?
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>> Speaker B: It is, because that high level of competition, it
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pushes everyone to up their game.
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>> Jeff: They have to keep innovating.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. They have to stay ahead of the trends, they have to offer
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better services.
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>> Jeff: So if you're a business looking for a web designer in
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la, you're really spoiled for choice.
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>> Speaker B: You are. But that also means you really need to know what you're looking
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>> Jeff: Right. You can't just pick someone at random.
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>> Speaker B: No. You need to do your research, look at their
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portfolios, read reviews and make sure they're the right fit
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for you.
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>> Jeff: Okay, so let's talk about the
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importance of having a strong digital
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presence for businesses in la.
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>> Speaker B: Okay, let's do it.
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>> Jeff: Like, why is it so crucial in this
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specific market?
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>> Speaker B: Well, like we just talked about, the competition is fierce,
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right?
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>> Jeff: Yeah.
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>> Speaker B: So your website, it's not just a nice to have,
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it's your digital storefront. It's the first
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impression you make.
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>> Jeff: It's like your virtual handshake.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. And if that handshake is weak, or if your
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storefront looks, I don't know.
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>> Jeff: Run down, people are going toa move on.
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>> Speaker B: They are. They'renna go to your competitor who has
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a website that's engaging, that's easy to
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use, that looks Amazing. On their
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phone.
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>> Jeff: Right. Because everyone's on their phone these days.
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>> Speaker B: Everyone. Yeah. So you've got to make sure your website is
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optimized for mobile.
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>> Jeff: And it's not just about the website itself. Right. There's all the digital
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marketing stuff too.
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>> Speaker B: Oh yeah, that's huge.
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>> Jeff: Social media, SEO, all of that, it's all
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connected. And in la, where you've got so
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many people and so many businesses all vying for
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attention, you've got to stand out. You really do.
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>> Jeff: Okay, let's talk about buyer co specifically.
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>> Speaker B: Okay, let's dive in.
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>> Jeff: What's their like, their philosophy, their approach
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to web design?
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>> Speaker B: Well, they're not just about building websites, they're about crafting
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digital experiences.
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>> Jeff: Okay. So it's more than just like coding.
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>> Speaker B: And design, it's about the whole package. They're
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really focused on telling your brand story, on
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making an emotional connection with your
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audience.
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>> Jeff: And they tailor their approach to each client.
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>> Speaker B: Absolutely. They understand that a startup is
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going to have different needs than say
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a big corporation.
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>> Jeff: Right.
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>> Speaker B: And they take the time to really
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understand your business, your goals and then they create a website that
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reflects that.
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>> Jeff: S a very personalized approach.
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>> Speaker B: Very personalized. And they've got a really talented team,
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you know, people who are passionate about
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design, about technology, about staying ahead of
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the curve.
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>> Jeff: And they have the results to back it up.
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>> Speaker B: They do. They have a really impressive portfolio of
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past work and they've got a lot.
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>> Jeff: Of happy clients, which is always a good sign.
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>> Speaker B: It is.
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>> Jeff: And the material also mentioned that they're very client
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centric.
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>> Speaker B: Oh yeah. Communication is key for them.
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>> Jeff: They collaborate with their clients throughout the whole process.
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>> Speaker B: They do. It's not like they just disappear into a black box and come back
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with a finished product.
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>> Jeff: They keep you in the loop.
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>> Speaker B: Absolutely. And they also offer really great post
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launch support which is so important.
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>> Jeff: It is. Because a website, it's
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not like a set it and forget it kind of thing.
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>> Speaker B: No, it needs to be maintained, updated and they're there
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to help you with that.
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>> Jeff: Okay, let's get into the nitty gritty. What specific
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services do they offer?
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>> Speaker B: Okay, so at the core you've got
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web design and development.
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>> Jeff: That's the like building the website part.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. But then they also offer branding and design which is
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all about creating a, ah, visual identity for your business.
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>> Jeff: Right. Like your logo, your colors, all of that.
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>> Speaker B: Yeah. And then they have a whole suite of digital
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marketing services, social media marketing,
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pay per click advertising, which is PPC,
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B2B, search engine optimization or
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B2B SEO.
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>> Jeff: They do SEO.
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>> Speaker B: They do, and they're really good at it.
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>> Jeff: I mean, SEO is so important.
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>> Speaker B: It is. Especially in la.
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>> Jeff: Okay, what else?
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>> Speaker B: They also offer visibility optimization, e commerce
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marketing for online stores, digital marketing,
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strategy and planning, content writing, email
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marketing, even white label digital marketing.
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>> Jeff: Wow, that's a lot.
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>> Speaker B: It is. They really cover everything.
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>> Jeff: So if you need help with your online presence, they're pretty much a one stop
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>> Speaker B: Pretty much, yeah.
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>> Jeff: Let's dig a little deeper into some of these services.
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>> Speaker B: Okay, which one you want to start with?
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>> Jeff: Let's talk about custom website development.
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>> Speaker B: Okay, so with custom web development, it's all about
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creating a website that's totally unique to you.
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>> Jeff: Buildilt from scratch, not just like a template or something?
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>> Speaker B: No, no. It's all custom code, custom design,
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everything.
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>> Jeff: And what are some of the key things they focus on?
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>> Speaker B: Responsiveness is huge. So the website looks
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great on any device, whether it's a phone, a
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tablet, a laptop, whatever.
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>> Jeff: Right. Because everyone's using different devices these days.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. And they also really emphasize
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user friendliness, making sure the site is
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easy to navigate, that it loads quickly.
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>> Jeff: Because no one wants to wait around for a slow website.
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>> Speaker B: No one. And they also make sure the website is scalable so it can
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grow as your business grows.
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>> Jeff: So you don't have to like start over from scratch if your needs
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change.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. And they're really big on integration too, making sure your
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website can connect with other systems you might be using, like your
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CRM or your eco commerce platform.
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>> Jeff: And they build in security too, right?
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>> Speaker B: Oh yeah. Secur is paramount. They make sure your website is protected from
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hackers and all that bad stuff.
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>> Jeff: Okay, so it's a very comprehensive approach to building
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a website.
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>> Speaker B: Very comprehensive.
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>> Jeff: What about branding and graphic design? How do they approach
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>> Speaker B: Okay, so they start with your logo, Right? That's the
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foundation of your brand, the visual identity. Yeah. And
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then they build out from there, creating a consistent look and
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feel across all your marketing materials, your website, your
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social media, everything.
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>> Jeff: And the goal is to create something that's like
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memorable. Right. Something that stands out.
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>> Speaker B: Definitely. They want to capture the essence of your brand and
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communicate it in a way that's visually appealing, that
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resonates with your target audience.
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>> Jeff: And they do that through like colors,
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typography, imagery, all of that and
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Okay, let's move on to e commerce solutions.
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>> Speaker B: Sure. So if you're selling products online, buyerco can help
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you create a digital storefront that's optimized for
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conversions.
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>> Jeff: So people actually buy stuff.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. They focus on making the Shopping experience as
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smooth and easy as possible.
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>> Jeff: And they make sure it's secure.
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>> Speaker B: Oh yeah. Security is absolutely crucial for E commerce.
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So they make sure your customer's payment information is
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protected and they help with.
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>> Jeff: Inventory management and all that.
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>> Speaker B: They do. And they also offer things like personalized
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product recommendations, which can really boost
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sales.
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>> Jeff: And mobile optimization is key here too, right?
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>> Speaker B: Absolutely. Because so many people shop on their.
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>> Jeff: Phones these days and they provide analytics so you can track your
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sales and see what's working.
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>> Speaker B: They do. So you can make data driven decisions about
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your online store.
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>> Jeff: Okay, let's talk about their SEO services.
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>> Speaker B: Okay, so SEO is all about getting your
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website to rank higher in search engine
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results, like on Google.
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>> Jeff: So when people search for something related to your business,
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your website shows up at the top.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. And Byer company, they really know their stuff when
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it comes to SEO.
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>> Jeff: What do they do specifically?
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>> Speaker B: Well, they start with keyword research, figuring out
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what terms people are actually searching for.
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>> Jeff: So they know what to optimize your website for.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. And then they do on page optimization, which is
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like making sure your website's content is well
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written, using the right keywords, that kind of thing.
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>> Jeff: And they also do off page optimization.
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>> Speaker B: They do. Which is like building backlinks from other
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reputable websites.
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>> Jeff: And that helps your website rank higher.
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>> Speaker B: It does, because it shows Google that your website is
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trustworthy and authoritative.
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>> Jeff: And they do local SEO too.
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>> Speaker B: They do. Which is super important for businesses that have a
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physical location.
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>> Jeff: Right, because you want people to find you when they're searching for something nearby.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. And they also focus on website speed
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and mobile friendliness, which are really important for
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SEO these days.
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>> Jeff: And they keep up with all the latest changes in the SEO world.
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>> Speaker B: Oh yeah. The SEO landscape is constantly changing, so they're
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always learning and adapting.
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>> Jeff: Ok. Move on to their digital advertising
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services.
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>> Speaker B: Okay, so this is all about paid advertising online,
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like running ads on Google, Facebook, Instagram,
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that kind of thing.
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>> Jeff: So you can reach a wider audience.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. And Byer company, they're really strategic about it.
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They make sure your ads are seen.
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>> Jeff: By the right people and they track the results.
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>> Speaker B: Absolutely. They use analytics to measure the
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performance of your campaigns and make sure you're getting a good
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return on your investment.
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>> Jeff: So you're not just throwing money away?
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>> Speaker B: No, no. It's all about data driven decision
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making.
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>> Jeff: Okay, what about their content marketing services?
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>> Speaker B: Okay, so content marketing is all about creating
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and sharing valuable content that
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attracts and engages your target audience.
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>> Jeff: So like blog posts, articles, videos, that kind of
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thing?
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. And buyer co, they have a team of writers
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and content creators who can help you develop a content
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strategy that aligns with your business goals.
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>> Jeff: And they make sure the content is like, high quality and
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relevant.
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>> Speaker B: They do, because the goal is to establish your brand
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as a thought leader, as a trusted source of information.
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>> Jeff: And that helps you build relationships with potential customers.
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>> Speaker B: Absolutely. And it also helps with SEO because Google
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loves fresh, relevant content.
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>> Jeff: So it's a win, win.
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Okay, last but not least, let's talk about their
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animation, 3D and video services.
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>> Speaker B: Okay, so these services are all about creating
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engaging visual content that helps you stand out from the
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crowd.
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>> Jeff: Because everyone's bombarded with information these days.
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>> Speaker B: They are. So you need to find ways to cut through the
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noise.
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>> Jeff: And video is a great way to do that.
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>> Speaker B: It is. In ber company they have a team of
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animators and video producers who can create
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everything from explainer
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videos to product demos to full blown
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marketing campaigns.
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>> Jeff: And they use 3D animation too.
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>> Speaker B: They do. Which can be really effective for
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showcasing products and creating immersive
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experiences.
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>> Jeff: It's like bringing your products to life.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly.
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>> Jeff: Okay, so it's pretty clear that BuyerCo offers a really
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comprehensive range of services.
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>> Speaker B: They do. They really cover everything.
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>> Jeff: So if someone in LA is looking to hire a web
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designer, what are some of the key things they should
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be looking for?
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>> Speaker B: okay, so first and foremost, they need to look at the
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designer'portfolio to.
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>> Jeff: See if their style is a good fit.
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>> Speaker B: Ah, yeah. And also to see if they have experience working with businesses
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similar to yours.
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>> Jeff: And it's important to read client testimonials and reviews
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too, right?
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>> Speaker B: Absolutely. Because that will give you a sense
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of the designer reliability, their communication
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style and the overall quality of their work.
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>> Jeff: And you should also make sure they offer a range of
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services that align with your needs.
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>> Speaker B: Right. Because you might need more than just a basic website.
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You might need SEO, content marketing,
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social media management, all of that.
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>> Jeff: And communication is key, right?
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>> Speaker B: Absolutely. You want to make sure the designer responsive that they
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listen to your ideas and that they keep you informed throughout the
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process.
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>> Jeff: And finally, you want to make sure they have good project management
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skills so.
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>> Speaker B: They can deliver the project on time and on budget.
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>> Jeff: Right. Because no one wants a project that drags on forever.
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>> Speaker B: No one.
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>> Jeff: The material you sent also includes a couple of
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really interesting case studies.
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>> Speaker B: Oh yeah, those are great.
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>> Jeff: Let's talk about pureav Vita first.
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>> Speaker B: Okay, so Purav Vita is a vegan Italian
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restaurant here in la and they were struggling with their
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online presence.
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>> Jeff: What were the main problems?
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>> Speaker B: Well, their website was outdated and not very User
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friendly. And they weren't ranking well in search
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results.
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>> Jeff: So people couldn't find them online.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. And that was hurting their business.
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>> Jeff: So what did bayerk do?
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>> Speaker B: They completely redesign their website, making it
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more modern, more responsive and more optimized
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for SEO.
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>> Jeff: And they also helped them with their local visibility.
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>> Speaker B: They did. They made sure Purea Vita was listed on all the
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relevant online directories and that their
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Google My business profile was up to date.
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>> Jeff: And what were the results?
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>> Speaker B: Well, Piravita started ranking much higher in
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search results for relevant keywords.
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>> Jeff: So more people were finding them online.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. And their business started booming.
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>> Jeff: That's awesome.
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>> Speaker B: It's a great example of how a good web design and
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SEO strategy can make a real difference.
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>> Jeff: What about the second case study, Beachlife
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Fitness?
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>> Speaker B: Okay, so beachife Fitness was in a really tough spot.
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Their previous web designer was basically holding
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their website hostage.
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>> Jeff: Oh, wow, that's bad.
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>> Speaker B: It was. They had no control over their own
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website and they were completely invisible online.
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>> Jeff: So they were relying solely on word of mouth.
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>> Speaker B: Pretty much, yeah.
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>> Jeff: So what did BER co do?
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>> Speaker B: They rescued them. basically they built them a brand
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new website that was modern, mobile friendly
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and optimized for SEO.
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>> Jeff: And the made sure was differentiated from other fitness studios in the
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>> Speaker B: They did. They really focused on highlighting what
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made Beachlife Fitness unique.
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>> Jeff: And what were the results?
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>> Speaker B: Well, beachife Fitness started ranking at the
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top of local search results for their target
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keywords.
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>> Jeff: So people could actually find them online.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. And they started getting a ton of new leads and
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customers.
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>> Jeff: And I bet their clients were happy to finally have a website they could
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actually use.
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>> Speaker B: I'm sure they were.
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>> Jeff: Okay, so those case studies really show
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how important web design and SEO
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are for businesses in la.
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>> Speaker B: They do.
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>> Jeff: Let's talk about some of the current trends in LA web design.
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>> Speaker B: Okay, so one big trend is the use of bold
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aesthetics. Really eye catching visuals
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that reflect the energy of la.
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>> Jeff: So it's not just about being clean and mentalist anymore.
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>> Speaker B: No, there's definitely a move towards more expressive, more
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artistic designs.
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>> Jeff: And technology is playing a big role too, right?
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>> Speaker B: Oh yeah. We're seeing a lot of interactive elements,
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animations, micro interactions, things
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that make the website more engaging.
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>> Jeff: So it's not just a static page anymore?
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>> Speaker B: No, it's more dynamic, more immersive and mobile.
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>> Jeff: First design is still huge, right?
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>> Speaker B: Absolutely. Because everyone's on their phones, so the.
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>> Jeff: Website has to look good and function well on a small screen.
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>> Speaker B: It does. And pagep speed is still super important.
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>> Jeff: Too, because no one wants to wait around for a slow
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website, no.
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>> Speaker B: 1. And Google penalizes slow websites and
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search results.
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>> Jeff: So it's bad for SEO too.
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>> Speaker B: It is.
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>> Jeff: The material also talks about the importance of modern aesthetics
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and user experience.
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>> Speaker B: Right. So modern aesthetics are all about clean
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lines, simple simplicity, great
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visuals, effective typography.
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>> Jeff: So it's about being visually appealing but also easy
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to read and navigate.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. And user experience is all about making sure the website
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is easy to use, intuitive, that people can find
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what they're looking for quickly and easily, and that.
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>> Jeff: It'S enjoyable to use.
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>> Speaker B: Yeah, because if people enjoy using your website, they're more likely to
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come back.
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>> Jeff: Another trend is the integration of digital
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marketing strategies into the web design process.
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>> Speaker B: Right. So this is about thinking about SEO, social
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media, email marketing, all of that from the very
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beginning.
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>> Jeff: So you're not just building a website in a vacuum.
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>> Speaker B: No, you're building it with your marketing goals in
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>> Jeff: And that makes a lot of sense.
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>> Speaker B: It does. Because your website should be a key part of your
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overall marketing strategy.
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>> Jeff: Okay, last trend. The mobile first
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approach.
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>> Speaker B: Yeah. Okay, so we've talked about this a bit already, but it's worth
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emphasizing again because it's so important.
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>> Jeff: Because everyone's on their phones.
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>> Speaker B: Exactly. So you need to design your website
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with mobile users in mind first and
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foremost.
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>> Jeff: So what does that mean in practice?
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>> Speaker B: It means making sure the website is
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responsive. So it adapts to different screen sizes.
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>> Jeff: And it means making sure the content is easy to read on a small
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screen.
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>> Speaker B: Yeah. And it means making sure the navigation
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is simple and intuitive.
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>> Jeff: It means making sure the website loads quickly on a mobile
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connection because no.
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>> Speaker B: One wants to wait around for a slow website on their phone.
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And it's good for SEO too, because Google prioritizes
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mobile friendly websites in search results.
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>> Jeff: Okay, so we've covered a lot of ground today.
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>> Speaker B: We have.
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>> Jeff: But I think the main takeaway is that a
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great website is absolutely
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essential for any business in LA.
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>> Speaker B: Absolutely. It's your digital storefront, your brand
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ambassador, your 247 sales rep.
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And if you.
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>> Jeff: Don'T have a great website, you're missing out on a huge opportunity.
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>> Speaker B: You are. And you're probably losing business to your competitors
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who do have great websites.
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>> Jeff: So if you're a business owner in LA and you're not happy with
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your website, or if you don't even have a website yet, now is the time.
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>> Speaker B: To do something about it.
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>> Jeff: exactly. And I think buyer co is a great option.
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>> Speaker B: They are. They have the experience, the expertise and the
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passion to create a website that will help your business
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succeed.
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>> Jeff: So as you're thinking about all of this, I want to leave you with one final
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thought.
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>> Speaker B: Okay, shoot.
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>> Jeff: What's one aspect of your online presence that you might
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be overlooking?
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>> Speaker B: that's a good question.
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>> Jeff: And how could a deeper understanding of web design help you
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address that and achieve your business goals?
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>> Speaker B: It'something for everyone to really think about.
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>> Jeff: It is because in the digital world, you can never
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stop learning and evolving cuts for sure.
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Thanks for joining us for this deep dive. We hope you found it
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valuable.
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>> Speaker B: Thanks for having me and we'll see you next time. Sounds
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