Expert SEO management for Vape, Cannabis, CBD & Tobacco Businesses

Digital marketing offers a powerful tool for vape, cannabis, and tobacco businesses to connect with their target audience. By employing strategies such as SEO, social media marketing, email marketing, and content marketing, agencies can help these businesses increase brand awareness, generate leads, and drive sales. Through targeted advertising, engaging content, and data-driven insights, digital marketing can effectively navigate the unique challenges and regulations faced by these industries, ultimately leading to business growth and success.

Expert SEO Management for Firearm, Ammo & Knife Businesses

Gun and knife businesses can effectively leverage digital marketing to reach their target audience. By focusing on SEO, social media marketing, and content marketing, agencies can help these businesses increase brand awareness, attract potential customers, and drive sales. Through strategic use of these digital channels, businesses can educate consumers about their products, build trust, and foster a loyal customer base, ultimately contributing to their long-term success.

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B&B Firearms

Our digital marketing strategy for a leading firearm manufacturer focused on enhancing their online presence, attracting new customers, and boosting sales. To achieve this, we implemented a multi-faceted approach that included website optimization, content marketing, and search engine optimization. We created high-quality content to educate and engage the target audience while optimizing the website for search engines to increase visibility. As a result of our efforts, we increased website traffic, improved brand awareness, achieved higher conversion rates, and fostered stronger customer relationships.

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I cannot say enough good things about this company. They communicate extremely well, they are all very knowledgeable, they all have great ideas, and it actually feels like they care about you and your company instead of just another client. In just a short amount of time they have achieved an extraordinary amount of traction for my business and I am very grateful for them! Thanks guys for helping me get my business off the ground, I look forward to building a long term relationship!

Brandyn Sethman, B&B Firearms

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B&B Firearms

Our digital marketing strategy for a leading firearm manufacturer focused on enhancing their online presence, attracting new customers, and boosting sales. To achieve this, we implemented a multi-faceted approach that included website optimization, content marketing, and search engine optimization. We created high-quality content to educate and engage the target audience while optimizing the website for search engines to increase visibility. As a result of our efforts, we increased website traffic, improved brand awareness, achieved higher conversion rates, and fostered stronger customer relationships.

Expert SEO management for Vape, Cannabis, CBD, Tobacco & Alcohol Businesses

Digital marketing offers a powerful tool for vape, cannabis, tobacco and alcohol businesses to connect with their target audience. By employing strategies such as SEO, social media marketing, email marketing, and content marketing, agencies can help these businesses increase brand awareness, generate leads, and drive sales. Through targeted advertising, engaging content, and data-driven insights, digital marketing can effectively navigate the unique challenges and regulations faced by these industries, ultimately leading to business growth and success.

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Expert SEO Management for Firearm, Ammo & Knife Businesses

Gun and knife businesses can effectively leverage digital marketing to reach their target audience. By focusing on SEO, social media marketing, and content marketing, agencies can help these businesses increase brand awareness, attract potential customers, and drive sales. Through strategic use of these digital channels, businesses can educate consumers about their products, build trust, and foster a loyal customer base, ultimately contributing to their long-term success.

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What Clients Have Said

I cannot say enough good things about this company. They communicate extremely well, they are all very knowledgeable, they all have great ideas, and it actually feels like they care about you and your company instead of just another client. In just a short amount of time they have achieved an extraordinary amount of traction for my business and I am very grateful for them! Thanks guys for helping me get my business off the ground, I look forward to building a long term relationship!

Brandyn Sethman, B&B Firearms

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But since we’ve had quite a long runway to look back on now, we can see more clearly why quality content matters in SEO. 

There are lots of ways to gauge the efficacy of SEO, and in the (relatively) short term, link building and basic on-page optimizations will get the ball rolling. 

But once you’ve been at it a year or more, you really have only one option for sustained, long-term, rankings: quality content. 

Fluffy nonsense just doesn’t cut it, especially in an industry like the one served by White Mountain Knives. The greater knife community is entirely unforgiving of low-quality content and thin fluff. Frankly they have no time for it, and nothing but scorn. 

What White Mountain Knives needed to support their improved rankings and continuously growing domain authority was expert content production from a team with a seasoned, experienced writer on hand – one that knew both the outdoor industry as well as a lot about knives – ahem. 

That has been the secret to our long-term success on behalf of this client, which will be broken down here. 

The Positive Feedback Loop 

Content supports SEO in lots of different ways. The most straightforward way is that it populates a website’s pages with copy that’s keyword optimized. When optimized properly, a page or blog post can also contain internal links with telling anchor text as well as a structure with optimized headings. 

This is true for on-page copy as well as for copy on CMS pages, like blogs and other evergreen pages. 

Yet optimized copy goes much farther than the basics. A truly informative piece of evergreen content will go above and beyond simply indicating to Google that the page (or another page on the same website) is an authority not only on the keyword itself but on all relevant, related subject matter. 

For instance, news, blogs, and other articles can educate customers on new product releases, uses for existing products, maintenance protocols, how to make repairs or customizations, or just on certain skills. 

You only need to look through the blog on White Mountain Knives’ website to see that there are posts dedicated to product reviews, steel chemistry, blade profiles, knife maintenance, and other highly relevant topics. Most of these deal with specific brands to increase visibility for the keywords targeted, but others focus on more generic topics that offer insight and convey authority, benefiting the overall domain. 

In fact, after a year or two, the only way to keep SEO results going is with good, content-marketing level copy that goes far above and beyond keyword-optimization by answering important questions and providing important insight that just can’t be gotten anywhere else.

This is something I’ve written about at length before. You can learn more about it in my previous case study: SEO and Content: The Different Ways Content Is Important in SEO.

To summarize, there are tons of ways in which content supports and SEO campaign and for which there is no substitute: 

• It improves keyword density 

• It transfers authority to target URLs

• It captivates attention and engages customers 

• It can increase time on page and pages per session
• It results in greater over contextual authority for the general domain 
• It can promote items and specials, resulting in cross-selling opportunities (even blogs sometimes have page value)

So where is the proof of this? To see it in action we have to take a closer look at the growth of White Mountain Knives’ blog over the past few years. 

Blog Posts and Important Metrics 

Access to Universal Analytics is no more, so unfortunately, I can’t go in and show you this, but when we started doing SEO for White Mountain Knives, there was exactly zero traffic to their blog. Zero – none. It had monthly visits of 0.0 across the board. 

That continued through the first year, more or less, and it wasn’t until we were a few years in that results started to snowball. 

The image below shows blog traffic to White Mountain Knives’ blog over the past year and a half or so, when GA4 became accessible. 

Unfortunately, GA4 makes it hard to see growth, because the user interface is inferior to UA and shows traffic to top blogs rather than all traffic to pages categorized under the blog slug. Nonetheless, you can see that we’re way past the point of getting zero traffic to the blog. 

In fact, their blog averages close to 1000 views per month, which is quite something for an eCommerce website that really does not rely on organic blog traffic at all. That would be a low metric for a website whose sole value proposition was content, but in this case we’re trying to improve their visibility for key products and categories. Any blog traffic is just gratis, and a testament to the insight and industry experience of the writer.

The interesting thing is that it’s not just that the blog gets organic traffic. What’s really telling is the time on page. You can see that over on the side of the image above. As you can see, there are several URLs that have time-on-page metrics of over a minute, with some close to two. 

That means that people aren’t just clicking. They’re reading, and that means they’re interested and the post is answering their questions. 

The Broader Impacts in SEO 

As I stated, the main purpose here was not to drive traffic to the blog – that’s just a little bonus that’s nice to have after the fact, and which benefits both White Mountain Knives and visitors that land on those pages.

No, our goal was to drive traffic to key target URLs for specific keywords (that I won’t divulge as that’s part of our secret sauce). Nonetheless, as you can see from the still below from Google Search Console, traffic is on a general upward trend for the past 16 months. 

Again, it’s a shame I can’t show you what UA looked like from the past four years or so. It tells a much more compelling story. But this is good enough. 

There are ups and downs in all SEO campaigns but you can see the general upward trajectory. Moreover, it’s important to note that average position (though you can’t see the trend from the image above) has also been on an upward climb.

And, as a final note, I would like to draw your attention to the click through rate, which has averaged, for White Mountain Knives, almost 4 times higher than the overall eCommerce average. 

That’s something that can only be done with expert keyword targeting (and which good content also helps).

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Identifying the right keywords is vital for SEO success, forming the foundation of targeted campaigns aimed at improving your online reputation.

Market and Competitor Analysis

Understanding your industry’s landscape is essential. We provide insights that position your strategy to outperform competitors and enhance your online reputation.

On-Page and Technical SEO

We optimize every element of your site, enhancing visibility and functionality to meet the latest SEO standards and improve your online reputation.

High-Quality Content Creation

Engaging, industry-specific content is developed to enhance both user experience and SEO performance, promoting positive information about your brand.

Optimized Website Architecture

An organized site structure improves user navigation and SEO, crucial for search engines and user satisfaction, thereby enhancing your reputation.

Data-Driven Insights

Our analysis uncovers key growth opportunities and areas for improvement, providing actionable insights to boost your online reputation.

Advanced Content Marketing

Effective content marketing not only boosts SEO but also drives engagement and conversions, critical for building and maintaining a positive online reputation.

Strategic Link Building

We build robust link profiles that support your SEO efforts and enhance your site’s authority and ranking, improving your online reputation.

Transparent SEO Reporting

Detailed reports keep you informed about your SEO campaign’s progress, with transparency and clarity, allowing you to track improvements in your reputation.

Integrated Multi-Channel Marketing

We synchronize SEO with other digital marketing channels to amplify your online presence and achieve better results, strengthening your online reputation.

UX and Conversion Optimization

We enhance user experience and site performance, aiming to convert more visitors into customers, suitable for any online business, thereby enhancing your reputation.

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Witness how our tailored SEO strategies have propelled businesses to new heights, showcasing real growth and digital dominance:

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• Facing fierce competition, a technology solutions provider aimed to enhance their online presence. We implemented a specialized SEO strategy focusing on high-value keywords and technical SEO enhancements.
• Their website saw a 200% increase in organic traffic and a 150% rise in lead generation within the first year, drastically improving their market positioning.

Health and Wellness Retailer

• B2C
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• Our client in the health and wellness sector sought to increase their organic search visibility and user engagement. We devised a content-driven SEO strategy that highlighted their unique product offerings and industry expertise.
• This approach not only boosted their organic search rankings but also increased their website traffic by 180% and sales conversions by 130% over 18 months.

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• An educational services provider needed to increase their visibility among local audiences. We crafted a local SEO strategy that improved their local search rankings through targeted keywords, optimized Google My Business listings, and community engagement tactics.
• As a result, they experienced a 95% increase in local search traffic and a significant boost in enrollment inquiries, marking a turning point in their digital outreach.

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Our reputation management experts have developed a process to improve your brand’s reputation, helping with your overall SEO efforts. This includes both onsite and offsite deliverables, paired with social signals to overcome negative reviews and boost your organic rankings.

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A thorough website audit is crucial, setting the stage for tailored SEO strategies that address specific needs across various industries.

Strategic Keyword Research

Identifying the right keywords is vital for SEO success, forming the foundation of targeted campaigns in any sector.

Market and Competitor Analysis

Understanding your industry’s landscape is essential. We provide insights that position your strategy to outperform competitors.

On-Page and Technical SEO

We optimize every element of your site, enhancing visibility and functionality to meet the latest SEO standards.

High-Quality Content Creation

Engaging, industry-specific content is developed to enhance both user experience and SEO performance.

Optimized Website Architecture

An organized site structure improves user navigation and SEO, crucial for search engines and user satisfaction.

Data-Driven Insights

Our analysis uncovers key growth opportunities and areas for improvement, with actionable insights across any industry.

Advanced Content Marketing

Effective content marketing not only boosts SEO but also drives engagement and conversions, critical for building online authority.

Strategic Link Building

We build robust link profiles that support your SEO efforts and enhance your site’s authority and ranking.

Transparent SEO Reporting

Detailed reports keep you informed about your SEO campaign’s progress, with transparency and clarity.

Integrated Multi-Channel Marketing

We synchronize SEO with other digital marketing channels to amplify your online presence and achieve better results.

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We enhance user experience and site performance, aiming to convert more visitors into customers, suitable for any online business.

Unveiling Success Across Industries Through Our SEO Expertise

Witness how our tailored SEO strategies have propelled businesses to new heights, showcasing real growth and digital dominance:

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• Facing fierce competition, a technology solutions provider aimed to enhance their online presence. We implemented a specialized SEO strategy focusing on high-value keywords and technical SEO enhancements.
• Their website saw a 200% increase in organic traffic and a 150% rise in lead generation within the first year, drastically improving their market positioning.

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• Our client in the health and wellness sector sought to increase their organic search visibility and user engagement. We devised a content-driven SEO strategy that highlighted their unique product offerings and industry expertise.
• This approach not only boosted their organic search rankings but also increased their website traffic by 180% and sales conversions by 130% over 18 months.

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Today, we´re going to dispel all of the mystery surrounding digital marketing and discover exactly what digital agencies do for clients. But first, let’s go over a bit of history.

What Is Marketing?

Not many people know this, but marketing is an ancient concept initially proposed by Adam Smith. Marketing encompasses any effort proposed by an organization to anticipate the needs of potential customers more effectively than its competitors. The twentieth century saw the emergence of various techniques of marketing research that exponentially boosted the effectiveness of these efforts, and humanity was witness to the flourishing of a true market society.

As these efforts became more complex and specialized, companies saw the need to outsource them. This division of labor gave birth to marketing companies exclusively dedicated to promoting the flow of goods and services. In other words, marketing became an industry itself.

What is Digital Marketing?

Marketing channels and processes have changed a lot during the past hundred years, but its fundamentals have not. Digital marketing involves the actions a business undertakes to promote its products and services using electronic channels. These typically include SEO and PPC campaigns, social media strategies and email marketing. However, digital marketing can go as far as designing proper conversion funnels, crafting cold calling scripts, networking with potential partners, and much more depending on the scope of your campaign.

There are differences between traditional marketing and digital marketing. For instance, a traditional marketing campaign will focus mainly on visibility, trying to cast the widest net possible in the hopes of drawing the attention of the masses. This is the case of TV and radio ads, billboards, and neon signs. The problem with this approach is that it is costly, and extremely difficult to measure. Traditional ad investment felt more like gambling as there was no way of determining ROI.

Digital marketing allows for a more focused approach, reducing ad spend by going specifically after specific audiences and, theoretically, showing them precisely what they crave as soon as they show signs of interest.

Today, 60% of the global population spends close to 3 hours a day online. However, the internet is a big place. People spend their online time in different places; scrolling down their social media feeds, watching YouTube videos, reading online publications, finding information on Google or shopping.

Digital marketing today requires a careful study of audiences and their preferred channels. In the era of big data, audiences can be divided into categories and subcategories in order to maximize the impact of posts or ads, based on their intention and how far down the customer journey they are.

What Does A Digital Agency Do?

Simply put, a digital agency is a team of marketing experts who help businesses and brands understand their audiences better, find the most effective channels for promoting their products and services, and design uniform campaigns through the platforms that more effectively bring in customers.

A high-end digital agency is capable of crafting marketing strategies that combine professional graphic design, effective branding, compelling content strategies, all in a comprehensive package specifically designed to address the needs of your business.

Due to the dynamic nature of digital channels, digital marketers are responsible for keeping up with the latest trends and best practices, anticipating changes that could affect your specific industry or the way audiences interact with content and websites.

Selecting The Best Digital Agency For Your Business

When you want every dollar of your marketing budget to work for you, it is extremely important to hire a digital agency that understands your specific audience. Anyone can create generic SEO, PPC or Social Media campaigns. However, defining the intent your potential customers have when performing queries, or crafting the specific content they enjoy consuming and sharing, is a complicated process that only few agencies manage to master.

To illustrate this point, let’s take a look at some niche industries, determine their distinct needs, and how a specialized digital agency should address them for maximum impact.

As you can see, businesses require industry-specific digital marketing services and the help of talented and experienced experts if they expect to implement effective marketing campaigns and ensure success.

Learn how a professional digital agency can help your business, feel free to reach out to our team of marketing experts. They will provide all the information you need and tell you the next steps you need to take in your path to success.

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Back in the day, advertising was one of the only forms of communication and promotion between organizations and potential customers, but today, social proof has become one of the most important forms of promotion, and an even more important element of communication. More importantly, social proof develops largely organically and is seen as trustworthy. In a lot of ways, that makes it more valuable than traditional advertising.

The long and short of it is that your eCommerce website needs social proof. Here are some of the reasons.

1. Social proof makes your products (and your organization) approachable, personal, and credible

There’s no way around this; social proof has the ability to shed a positive light on your products and services. It will make your products more approachable, will make your business seem more personable, and will reinforce your marketing efforts with credibility.

Social proof is sort of like taking the recommendation of a friend by word of mouth, even though you might not personally know the person making the “recommendation” through a social channel. This gives proof like Instagram posts and customer reviews more weight because it seems like the people showcasing said proof has no tie to the company.

2. Most shoppers lean on social proof before making a purchase

Here is a statistic that requires almost no context to make an impact: 95% of buyers read reviews before making a purchase. Admittedly, customer reviews are not the only form of social proof, but that should make the point, loud and clear, that social proof is heavily intertwined with customer behavior.

That percentage is only the number of shoppers that read reviews. Think about shoppers that look up products on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, or elsewhere before making a purchase, and the need for a variety of social proof becomes even more apparent. The more positive proof you have, the better your chances are of converting potential customers.

3. It connects you with your customers and ties into your other marketing initiatives

Providing social proof on your website, or soliciting it from customers, is one of the best ways to connect your brand with its users. In addition, the social proof that you display on your website can work hand in hand with your other promotions, advertising, and marketing initiatives to make your positioning stronger.

For example, if you position your brand to appeal to a specific demographic and you can generate social proof to bolster that connection, your brand will appear more consistent, more trustworthy, and more valuable. To be specific, if you market to 20-25-year-old males and all of the reviews, videos, and posts associated with your products are from that cohort, it will positively affect all of your efforts.

Types of Social Proof

You know why you need social proof; it is indisputable that it is critical to the health of your brand and it is what an overwhelming majority of online buyers seek out before making a purchase.

However, there are many different types of proof, and some are more suitable for some industries than to others. Here are some of the types of social proof that you can display on your website or solicit from users.

Ratings and Reviews

As stated in this article, the vast majority of shoppers will seek out customer reviews to gather information about products and services before making a purchase. That alone should tell you how important reviews are to the average consumer.

There are external sources that customers can seek out to read or post reviews of your products or services, but you can take the middleman out of the picture simply by giving them the ability to leave reviews right on your website.

For an example of the power of product reviews or to see how they can be worked into your eCommerce site design, see some of the product reviews from our client, White Mountain Knives, below.

The reviews are for a Buck Knife and seem much more personal and trustworthy than promotional material. Clearly these are from actual users of the product, and their enthusiasm and observations of the product shine right through.

Customer Testimonials

Testimonials are somewhat similar to reviews, but they’re not exactly the same. A testimonial is almost like an unsolicited positive appraisal of your products or services and can carry a lot of clout with visitors to your website.

Whereas the promotional material you develop in-house can help to cultivate your brand and may speak effectively to your target market, there is nothing like another member of your target market doing the work for you, and that’s just about what a testimonial amounts to.

User-Generated Content (Social Media Posts, Videos, and More)

User-generated content, which can take on a lot of forms, is without a doubt one of the most effective forms of social proof you can leverage to your benefit. You can even dedicate a section of your website specifically to exhibiting user-generated content.

Such content can take the form of something as simple as a positive YouTube product review to which you link from your eCommerce website or as simple as images or creative pictures of your products from a customer’s Instagram account. If your customers create it, and it has to do with your products or services, it is user-generated content; and it’s one of the main sources that potential customers seek out for information.

As for how to make use of it, consider our client Sagebrook Home, who partnered with 1DigitalⓇ Agency for a migration to a newly designed and developed BigCommerce website. One of the key features of their website is their “Get Inspired” page, which uses the app Candid to allow them to create a gallery of user-generated images featuring their decorative products for the home. It instills confidence, drives desire, and is overall a huge conversion booster. A screenshot of their “Get Inspired” page can be seen below, and you can see how they use the landslide of social proof to their advantage.

This feature on their website pulls from their Instagram account, which in turn pulls from the accounts of Sagebrook’s customers, which is a great way to show off how customers are actually buzzing about their products.

Customer Data

One more way to use social proof is in the form of customer data. This data can come from your own sales figures or from your Google Analytics, and how you use it is up to you. Granted, it might not be as effective as some of the features described above, but it does give visitors to your website a nudge in the right direction.

An example of customer data as social proof is using it to suggest products on your website. If a significant portion of your customers buys a given product, then it can be considered a bestseller. Some companies promote products as bestsellers by allowing for this as a filter on product pages. Customers will see the most popular products, potentially read any reviews paired with them, and make a decision based on that.

There are no numbers disclosed on this, but it is similar to seeing something such as “95% of customers prefer product X,” and promoting them together as an accessory or as complementary products. It’s also a way to instill confidence, brand loyalty, and to boost conversions.

Social media is not going anywhere, and more and more customers are turning to social proof as one of the prime ways to learn about a product before making an informed purchase decision. There are other ways that positive social proof can impact your brand image, but these are some of the most impactful ways.

If you want to learn more about the various ways that social media integrations and the power of social proof can help your eCommerce business for the better, then get in touch with a member of our team today.

We’re a creative team of eCommerce designers and developers that have created visually stunning online stores that are integrated with useful apps to display user reviews and other social proof work. If you’re looking for new and inventive ways to improve the user experience of your eCommerce store, then get in touch with the industry experts today. You can even get a free eCommerce brand appraisal from our team of designers to get a quantified and qualified look at the strength of your website’s branding. Reach out to us at info@1digitalagency.com or give us a call at 888-648-9137.

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SEO by Industry Tailored Solutions

Since 2012, 1Digital^® Agency has been delivering industry-specific SEO strategies that boost visibility, engage target audiences, and drive sales across platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, Magento, WooCommerce, and WordPress.

Our strategies combine AI-driven insights with expert-led execution, tailored to your industry’s unique needs to deliver measurable results.

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User Experience

shopsamanthamargaret.com (before working with 1Digital^®)

4/9

Best Score: 9 (combined maximum from 3 sample criteria)

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Brand Consistency: 1

0: no efforts; branding not clear
1: weak and inconsistent
2: clear and generally consistent
3: strong and consistent

Target Audience: 2

0: unclear or no target
1: basic and impersonal
2: defined and targeted
3: full engagement

Delight Factor: 1

0: bland and uninspiring
1: hit-and-miss attempts
2: meaningful and relevant
3: starry-eyed surprises

User Experience

shopsamanthamargaret.com (website redesign by 1Digital^®)

9/9

Best Score: 9 (combined maximum from 3 sample criteria)

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Brand Consistency: 3

0: no efforts; branding not clear
1: weak and inconsistent
2: clear and generally consistent
3: strong and consistent

Target Audience: 3

0: unclear or no target
1: basic and impersonal
2: defined and targeted
3: full engagement

Delight Factor: 3

0: bland and uninspiring
1: hit-and-miss attempts
2: meaningful and relevant
3: starry-eyed surprises

UI & Usability

oakwoodveneer.com (before working with 1Digital^®)

3/9

Best Score: 9 (combined maximum from 3 sample criteria)

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Navigation Flow: 1

0: unclear; confusing
1: ambiguous categorization
2: functioning; few broken
3: high functioning, consistent

Responsiveness: 1

0: none
1: low responsiveness
2: limited
3: full responsiveness

Ease of Use: 1

0: unusable
1: ambiguous interactivity
2: average functioning
3: intuitive; user-centric

UI & Usability

oakwoodveneer.com (website redesign by 1Digital^®)

9/9

Best Score: 9 (combined maximum from 3 sample criteria)

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Navigation Flow: 3

0: unclear; confusing
1: ambiguous categorization
2: functioning; few broken
3: high functioning, consistent

Responsiveness: 3

0: none
1: low responsiveness
2: limited
3: full responsiveness

Ease of Use: 3

0: unusable
1: ambiguous interactivity
2: average functioning
3: intuitive; user-centric

1Digital® is a Multi-Aspect eCommerce Design Agency All You Need to Empower Your Online Store

Branding & Logo Design

Your entire design language flows from branding & logo design. We make sure it gets off on the right foot, with versatile, modern branding designs.
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Web Site Redesign

Our web designers modernize older sites by applying the newest thinking in eCommerce web design, engagement, and conversion.
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Responsive Design

We know how crucial the responsive experience is for eCommerce. All 1Digital^® sites are laid out to fit perfectly on any screen.
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Newsletter Design

It’s crucial to standardize your branding everywhere you interact with your customers. Our custom newsletter designs help your marketing harmonize perfectly.
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Premium eCommerce Templates

For merchants looking to update the look and feel of their eCommerce websites, premium templates are a suitable and cost-effective alternative to custom web design.
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Packaging Design & Product Branding

Our design team will update and refresh, extending the “brand visual vocabulary” to your packaging and creating a cohesive product line.
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Merchandising Impact

theknifeconnection.com (before working with 1Digital^®)

2/9

Best Score: 9 (combined maximum from 3 sample criteria)

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Design To Engage: 0

0: generic; unengaging
1: engaging imagery / text
2: intuitive interactive devices
3: offer customized experience

Calls To Action: 1

0: static; no CTA
1: generic CTA
2: customized CTA
3: full-content supported CTA

Promotions: 1

0: no promo
1: worded promo
2: stock image promo
3: customized promo graphics

Merchandising Impact

theknifeconnection.com (website redesign by 1Digital^®)

9/9

Best Score: 9 (combined maximum from 3 sample criteria)

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Design To Engage: 3

0: generic; unengaging
1: engaging imagery / text
2: intuitive interactive devices
3: offer customized experience

Calls To Action: 3

0: static; no CTA
1: generic CTA
2: customized CTA
3: full-content supported CTA

Promotions: 3

0: no promo
1: worded promo
2: stock image promo
3: customized promo graphics

Revamp Your Store with Our eCommerce Website Audit

Our eCommerce website audit service is designed to enhance the overall performance of online stores. We conduct thorough analyses to identify areas for improvement across design, user experience, development, features, and SEO.

Leveraging our expertise, we ensure your store provides an exceptional user experience, driving substantial traffic, leads, and sales to your online business.

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Initial Consultation and Goal Setting

We begin with a detailed consultation to understand your business goals, target audience, and current challenges. This helps us tailor our audit to meet your specific needs.

Design and User Experience Analysis

We evaluate your website’s design and user experience, focusing on aesthetics, navigation, and overall user engagement. Recommendations are provided to enhance the visual appeal and usability of your site.

Brand Performance and Consistency

We analyze how well your brand is integrated into your site, ensuring a powerful and consistent brand experience. This includes assessing your logo, color scheme, and overall brand messaging.

Technical Health Check

We perform an in-depth technical analysis, identifying any backend issues such as broken links, 404 errors, and missing meta descriptions. Ensuring your site functions smoothly is our priority.

Content Evaluation

Our team reviews your website’s content to assess its quality, relevance, and engagement. We provide recommendations for content improvements and new content opportunities to enhance your user experience.

Development and Feature Assessment

We assess the technical aspects of your site, including its functionality, features, and overall performance. Our team identifies opportunities for feature enhancements and development improvements.

Site Performance and Usability

We evaluate your site’s performance, focusing on page speed and usability. Optimizing these aspects is crucial, as even a one-second delay can lead to a 7% drop in conversions.

Comprehensive Report and Action Plan

After completing the audit, we provide a detailed report outlining our findings and recommendations. We also create an actionable plan to implement the necessary improvements, ensuring your eCommerce site reaches its full potential.

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Founded in 2008 by outdoor enthusiasts who love hiking, hunting, and fishing, The Knife Connection has grown from a small family business that packaged orders at the kitchen table to one of the largest online retailers of knives and outdoor gear.

The Knife Connection offers numerous benefits, including competitive pricing on products, free shipping on orders over $99, and fast shipping that gets products on their way on the same day or next business day.

In addition, The Knife Connection offers personalized customer service that focuses on the needs of the customer and treats them as a partner. The satisfaction of every customer is a measurement of the success of The Knife Connection. As an online retailer, The Knife Connection also provides a secure shopping experience so customers can purchase with confidence.

As part of their relationship with 1Digital Agency, The Knife Connection continues to develop a website that is modern and easy to use with a development project that provides more functionality. Additionally, The Knife Connection has signed on as an SEO client with 1Digital Agency for digital marketing services, targeting a variety of keywords specific to products and categories relevant to the business.

1Digital Agency is an eCommerce design, web development, and eCommerce SEO agency based in Philadelphia, PA. The priority of 1Digital Agency remains the same with every client: always working to create success stories for clients in design, development and digital marketing that shows results that help increase search engine rankings, provide a higher domain authority, and a greater digital presence.

With 1Digital Agency, clients work directly with experts in the industry on all things digital from web design to web development to digital marketing activities like SEO, or search engine optimization. Clients remain an important part of the 1Digital process from start to finish, continuing an ongoing relationship between the agency and the client with the common goal of achieving success.

With every project, 1Digital Agency discusses a client’s goals and constructs a strategy for building online success. Call the eCommerce professionals and experts at 1Digital Agency today at 215-809- 1567, send an email to info@1digitalagency.com to get started, or visit 1DigitalAgency.com to learn more about other clients and the success stories behind them.

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