Tag Archives: Competitors

4 killer tips to help you spy on your competitors during the holidays (and after)

As the holidays kick retailers into overdrive, now is the perfect time to discover what your competition is doing. Columnist Ryan Phelan shares four tips for setting up a competitive intelligence plan. Ryan Phelan on November 27, 2017   The retail world is about to shift into overdrive. Having worked on both sides of retail … Continue reading 4 killer tips to help you spy on your competitors during the holidays (and after)

5 Ways to Use Facebook Ads to Take Down Your Competitors

Allen Finn — August 8, 2017 — August 8, 2017 I’m willing to wager that at least one of Facebook’s 5 million (and counting) advertisers is your direct competitor. Even if Joe’s HVAC or Asics or exceptionallypungentcatnip.org don’t know what the hell they’re doing, they’re siphoning your share of voice. What exactly does that mean? … Continue reading 5 Ways to Use Facebook Ads to Take Down Your Competitors

3 reasons why you can safely ignore your competitors’ traffic metrics

Competitive analysis can be helpful, but columnist Dianna Huff explains why it’s important not to get too focused on your competitors’ performance. Dianna Huff on January 17, 2017   Website traffic is one of those metrics small business owners use to determine if their website is “working” — along with the number of inquiries, leads … Continue reading 3 reasons why you can safely ignore your competitors’ traffic metrics