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Have you ever read an article about digital advertising strategies or optimizing ad spend, and finished feeling like you understood less about digital advertising than when you started reading? It can be a little intimidating to raise your virtual hand and say, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” We get it, which is why […]

How many times have you called a business recently to double check their hours, or ask questions about a policy? You’re not alone. When it comes to senior living, your prospective residents and their families also like to call. G5 data shows that picking up the phone is a preferred way to connect with your […]

When we were listening to TED talks on disruption in 2019, I don’t think a year like 2020 was a scenario that played into too many people’s minds. It’s clearly a tumultuous time, but if we had to find an optimistic outlook, it’s this: as more of the leasing journey moved online this year, we […]

Does digital advertising ever feel like Harry Potter got a hold of your company’s ad campaign? After all, it’s pretty magical. Fear not! You don’t need to go all the way to Hogwarts to understand digital advertising, we’ve got you covered at G5. Let’s begin by demystifying Facebook advertising. We’ll unpack why you should use […]

2020 has been a lesson in how to navigate unknown variables. While it seems like this year has taken it to the extreme, it’s important to remember that as marketers — even in non-global pandemic years — we are constantly navigating uncertainty. We’ve learned that all we can do is the next right thing, and […]

Google Ads continue to be a best-in-class online advertising source, and according to Google, for every dollar a business spends on Google Ads, they earn eight dollars in revenue through Google Search and Ads. G5 works with our advertising partners to run digital advertising campaigns for a wide range of client needs. Here are a […]

SEM, SEO… What is this? A serving of alphabet soup? No, not quite. Let’s dig into the basics of Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). We’ll cover what they are, how they fit together, how they are different, and why these differences impact your bottom line.  What is SEO? According to Moz, […]

Curious about Google My Business, online leasing, or cost-effective ways to market self storage in a COVID-19 world? You’re not alone. We checked in with Will Harlan, National Sales Director and Self Storage marketing guru, to answer some frequently asked questions we hear about marketing in 2020.  1. What is Google My Business and how […]

The first rule in any business: know your customer. Understanding how and when renters search is essential to convert website traffic into leases. It allows marketers to align digital advertising spend to time periods where it will have the greatest impact on a renter’s journey. Multi-touch attribution allows us to understand a nuanced story of […]

A business tip as old as time: know your customer. Senior living operators need to know seniors and their families. This means unpacking the data-driven ins and outs of when, where, and how they engage with your brand. Multi-touch attribution allows us to understand a nuanced story of leasing season, and how it varies by […]