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Building a Brand: 5 Ways to Virtually Connect with Your Customers
Even before a global pandemic changed the way people shop, savvy business owners were finding ways to connect with customers and prospects virtually. By building a brand and an online community, they crafted a loyal fan base that added to their bottom line pre-COVID and is helping them stay afloat today.
It’s Not Too Late to Build Virtual Connections—But Don’t Put it Off
We get it. When you don’t have a full-time team dedicated to social media, keeping up a consistent posting schedule plus st...
How to Rock Your Google Website Ranking in 2021
Get Your Website in Shape
Let’s get real. Our old business paradigm got rocked to its core in 2020. From cafés and shops to freelance consultants, business websites suddenly took center stage from in-person experiences. How does your Google website ranking stack up against your competitors? If you want your business to get a boost in search results, give us a call. Our SEO pros have the expertise you need to tune up your website and bring more business to your (virtual) door.
Google Doesn’t U...
State of Automotive Q3 2020
Which Automakers Led the Pack in Q3?
Our third-party data partner, Oracle, crunched the Q3 numbers from GoodCarBadCar.net, calculating that the top 35 auto brands sold four million new vehicles from July through September. Which automakers came out on top?
Among the non-luxury segment, consumers stuck with their tried-and-true brands. The top five in sales were: Ford, Toyota, Chevrolet, Honda, and, rounding out the group, Jeep.
In Q3, Tesla ran away with the top spot among luxury vehicles. Co...
Top 7 Businesses that Should be Using Instagram Ads
Reach More Customers Without Blowing Your Marketing Budget
It’s no secret that an Instagram Business page is an essential tool for marketing your brand. But if you’re not taking advantage of the flexibility and reach of Instagram Ads, you’re leaving money on the table.
Media Caffeine’s social media marketing experts will work with you to develop Instagram ad campaigns that meet your potential customers where they’re at. Our team will help you design a strategy that takes advantage of the Inst...
North Carolina FC’s Season Ends With 1-0 Loss to Charlotte
North Carolina FC 0 –1 Charlotte Independence
CARY, NC— Riding a two-game win streak, North Carolina FC hosted the Charlotte Independence in their fourth meeting in the USL Championship season. Winless in their previous three matchups with their Southern Derby rival, North Carolina was the Independence for one of the two playoff spots in Group G.
NCFC found themselves in a tricky spot with another game against Memphis 901 FC postponed due to a Memphis player testing positive for COVID. The co...
The Power of Pinterest for Furniture Boutiques
Why You Shouldn’t Overlook This Valuable Sales Tool
When ‘Make Yourself at Home’ Took on New Meaning
When a global pandemic found millions of people suddenly hunkered down at home, many of them turned their focus to feathering their nests and setting up home offices. Although it’s primarily viewed as a social network, Pinterest has emerged as a popular shopping site. A report by eMarketer in 2018 showed that shopping was the second-highest activity reported by Pinterest users, second only to ...
Get Top Performance Without Paying Top Dollar
We’re pretty passionate about performance vehicles around Indianapolis. Ray Skillman Ford is the place to go when you’re looking for an incredible deal on a used Ford ROUSH Mustang or truck. Let our experts help you get the vehicle of your dreams.
For Drivers Who Demand More
Ford trucks and Mustangs are known for their toughness and performance. But when you convert one to a ROUSH, it becomes a High-Performance Dream Machine.
Refinement with a Rebel Streak
No other performance car delivers the balance of comfort and power that you’ll get in the Ford Shelby GT350. Ray Skillman Ford has the best deals you’ll find around Indianapolis. Visit our showroom and buckle up for the test drive of your life.
Look Forward to Your Drive to Work
Powered by a 5.2L V8 engine, the Ford Shelby GT350 delivers a hair-raising 529 horsepower at 8,250 rpm. And 429 pound-feet of torque will wake you up faster than a quad-shot espresso and get you from 0-60 in a little ...
It’s Back and Better than Ever
After a short hiatus, the Ford Shelby GT500 is tanned, rested, and ready to roll. Whether you take it to the track or drive it around Indianapolis, this high-performance car doesn’t hold back. Test drive one today at Ray Skillman Ford.
Designed to Dominate
The Shelby GT500 has a game face that will make other drivers question their life choices. Its aggressive front fascia features the iconic Shelby badge, a massive grille, and headlamps that stare into your soul. With a sweeping profile and ...
Resilient North Carolina FC Earns Comeback Win Over Memphis 901 FC
North Carolina FC 3 –2 Memphis 901 FC
CARY, NC— Dave Sarachan has said before that having a short memory is key to preserving your sanity in soccer. That’s especially true when you play again less than 72 hours after a gut-wrenching stoppage time loss.
North Carolina FC’s resilience was put to the test Sunday night as they faced Memphis 901 FC for the second time in three days. As the first half ticked on, though, their frustration only grew from Thursday night shocker. Memphis was out to pro...
Debinha Brace Leads North Carolina Past Houston
North Carolina Courage 4 – 3 Houston Dash
CARY, NC – In a wild seven-goal game, the North Carolina Courage outlasted the Houston Dash for a 4-3 win in the NWSL Fall Series.
This was the first game back at WakeMed Soccer Park for the Courage since they beat the Chicago Red Stars to win the NWSL Championship nearly a year ago. It was also the first meeting between the two teams in 2020, since they did not face each other during the Challenge Cup earlier this summer.
With the exception of Rachel...
Fortune Sees North Carolina FC Beat Birmingham Legion FC 1-0
North Carolina FC 1 – 0 Birmingham Legion FC
Cary, NC– Home at last: 146 Days after they last took to the field at Wake Med Soccer Park, North Carolina FC returned to their friendly confines to take on their rival Birmingham Legion FC.
In their previous game, their first game back since the USL Championship season restarted, the Dead Whales battled back from a two-goal deficit to earn a draw at Tampa Bay on July 17th. But North Carolina did not look like a team that has played only one game i...
North Carolina Tops Sky Blue FC 2-0 for Fourth Straight Win
Sky Blue FC 0 – 2 North Carolina Courage
HERRIMAN, UT –There were spoilers even before the North Carolina Courage and Sky Blue FC took the field for warmups.
North Carolina had secured first place with their win over the Chicago Red Stars on July 5th, coupled with Sky Blue besting the Houston Dash last Wednesday. And in the morning match-up, OL Reign and the Portland Thorns ended in a scoreless deadlock. The draw left Portland in eighth place meaning they’ll meet the Courage in the next round...
North Carolina Courage are Repeat NWSL Champions After 4-0 Win Over Chicago
North Carolina Courage 4 – 0 Chicago Red Stars
Cary, NC—A long 2019 National Women’s Soccer League season finished the way it began: with the North Carolina Courage on top.
The Courage shut down NWSL MVP Sam Kerr thanks to plays like this one from Lynn Williams tracking back on defense.
The teams that finished #1 and #2 in the NWSL faced off on a steamy afternoon at Sahlen’s Stadium in Cary, North Carolina.
The Chicago Red Stars, in their first NWSL Championship game, held the season advantag...
Auto Donation MN
The Tax-Saving Alternative to a Trade-In
Instead of selling or trading your old car for spare change, consider an auto donation in Minnesota and the incredible tax benefits that come with it.
You just bought a new vehicle, but the dealer either didn't offer you fair trade-in value or didn't want your old car at all. What do you do with it? Consider an auto donation. Newgate School in MN accepts used vehicles, running or not.