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Build Your Local Reach With Email Marketing Oct 01, 2024

This episode wraps up this season of our live event series, One Quick Coffee. Host Carrie Rollwagen explores effective email marketing strategies for small businesses, including the importance of nurturing over selling, using engaging email content and the benefits of email marketing compared to social media. Carrie provides practical tips on growing and maintaining an email list, creating valuable content and leveraging templates for efficient newsletter creation.

Recipe for Reels: A Beginner's Guide to Instagram's Favorite Format Sep 03, 2024

Today's episode is part of our live podcast series, One Quick Coffee. Carrie Rollwagen, Taylor Davis and Alana Harmond explore best practices for creating engaging Instagram Reels for businesses. They discuss video setup tips, essential editing tools and equipment recommendations, emphasizing short, visually engaging content with trending sounds, captions and strategic hashtags to maximize viewer engagement and reach.

Google's Latest Updates: Should You Pivot Your Strategy? Aug 13, 2024

In this episode of One Quick Question, Pam Sanderson, Director of Account Development at Infomedia, talks about Google's latest updates and their significant impact on content strategy. Pam discusses how Google's increased focus on high-quality, original content — as well as its stance on AI-generated content — requires businesses to prioritize user experience and adhere to Google's EEAT guidelines (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness and Trust) to maintain and improve their search rankings.

Writing with AI: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Jul 02, 2024

This episode is part of our live podcast event series, One Quick Coffee. Carrie explores the implications of using AI for writing, discussing how AI can inspire content structure, but also highlights its limitations, such as potential biases and inaccuracies. Carrie emphasizes the importance of using AI as a supplementary tool rather than a replacement for human creativity and critical thinking.

Canva Tips & Tricks for Social Media Jun 11, 2024

In this episode, host Carrie Rollwagen and Marketing Manager Alana Harmond discuss useful tips and tricks for using Canva to create professional social media graphics. They highlight the importance of using a brand guide, tips for ensuring designs are easily recognizable and tricks like adjusting transparency and using effects to add visual interest.

Does My Website Need to Be ADA Accessible? May 07, 2024

This episode is part of our live event series, One Quick Coffee. Pam Sanderson, Director of Account Development, covers the ins and outs of website accessibility and why it's important for your business.

Why You Shouldn't Get Your Cousin to Build Your Website Feb 20, 2024

The episode discusses the pros and cons of having a friend or family member build your website, highlighting potential issues related to security, SEO, design, quality control and post-launch support. Host Carrie Rollwagen emphasizes the importance of considering these factors before deciding to have a friend or family member build your website.

How to Write Captions for Each Social Media Platform Feb 06, 2024

In this episode of "One Quick Question," host Carrie Rollwagen and guest Alana Harmond discuss the nuances of writing social media captions tailored to each platform. They cover tips for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (now X) and LinkedIn, including audience demographics, caption length, use of visuals and the importance of speaking to the unique audiences on each platform.

Big Website Mistakes You Might Not Know You’re Making Jan 23, 2024

In this episode, Carrie breaks down common website mistakes that could be costing your business potential customers and sales. From the importance of having a visible phone number to the impact of bad photos, Carrie shares valuable insights to ensure your website is effective in attracting and retaining customers. Tune in to discover how to make sure your website is working for you, not against you.

10 Tips for Prompting Like a Pro on ChatGPT Jan 09, 2024

In this episode of One Quick Question, host Carrie Rollwagen and guest Alana Harmond discuss tips for using ChatGPT and other AI tools for writing prompts. They delve into specific strategies for crafting effective prompts, such as including clear instructions, asking for questions, refining the tone and more.

Questions Your Website Company Doesn't Want You to Ask Dec 12, 2023

In this episode of "One Quick Question," host Carrie Rollwagen discusses important questions to ask when vetting your website company and touches on crucial topics such as trust, post-launch support and the ability to make edits to your site. If you're considering hiring a website company, this episode offers essential insights to ensure you make an informed decision.

Crafting a Standout LinkedIn Profile Nov 28, 2023

In this episode, we're joined by Alana Harmond, the Marketing Manager at Infomedia, to discuss the importance of crafting a standout LinkedIn profile. Alana shares her expertise on profile optimization, including tips on writing your profile summary and adding photos, skills and awards to your profile.

How to Plan Photos for Your Website Nov 14, 2023

Today on One Quick Question, our host, Carrie Rollwagen, discusses how to plan photos for your website. She shares tips on choosing the right photos, considering the shape and size requirements of your website, instructions for working with a photographer and more.

Amp Up Your Website with Quick & Easy Wins Oct 31, 2023

Janna Stevens is our Head of Project Strategy and resident roller derby queen. When she’s not at work, Janna’s usually at a roller derby practice or bout. So today, Janna combined the two things she’s an expert in: roller derby and website strategy. In this live episode, Janna covers practical ways to amp up your website without a complete overhaul — all while on skates.

Building Social Media Channels for a New Business Oct 24, 2023

Russell Marbut is a Developer at Infomedia, and he also co-owns Ohm Jiu Jitsu, a newly opened gym in Avondale. Russell joined us on the podcast today to talk about the ins and outs of running social media for a new business.

Can the 12 Week Year help you turn your resolutions into reality? Oct 17, 2023

Today on One Quick Question, we’re chatting with Carrie Rollwagen, VP of Strategic Planning, about the 12 Week Year, which is a system designed to help you achieve manageable, time-based goals by tracking your progress and holding yourself accountable.

What's the most important thing you've learned as a manager? Oct 10, 2023

Today on One Quick Question, Janna Stevens, Head of Project Strategy, joined us to talk about some of the valuable things she’s learned while in a management role.

How do you use timers to help with time management? Oct 03, 2023

Time management can be a struggle sometimes, especially when you have lots of tasks to get through. So today on the podcast, we're chatting with Alana Harmond, Marketing Manager, about how she uses timers to help with time management.

How do you use your transcription app? Sep 26, 2023

Today on One Quick Question, we're turning the tables! Alana, our guest host, chats with Carrie Rollwagen, VP of Strategic Planning, about transcription apps and their various uses in professional and creative endeavors.

How do I run social media for a small company? Sep 19, 2023

Today's episode is another iteration of our live podcast series, One Quick Question Live. Alana Harmond, Marketing Manager, shares insight on how to run social media for a small business, from planning and scheduling to shooting photos, batching content and more.

What is roller derby? Sep 12, 2023

Janna Stevens, Head of Project Management, returns to the podcast to chat with Carrie about her favorite hobby: roller derby.

Why should I start a podcast? Aug 29, 2023

Today's episode is an installment of our live podcast series, One Quick Question Live, featuring Carrie Rollwagen, VP of Strategic Planning and Host of One Quick Question. Carrie shares insight on how a podcast could help your business, what it takes to run a podcast and advice on how to get started.

How did you get your job as Senior Developer? Aug 22, 2023

Today on the podcast, we’re chatting with Senior Developer Matt Cross about how he got his job, what drives him most in his career and how to get started if you’re interested in a development career.

How do you stay organized? Aug 15, 2023

In today's episode, Janna Stevens, Head of Project Strategy, is talking about her organizational habits and how they've improved her productivity.

What is jiu jitsu? Aug 08, 2023

On today's episode, Russell Marbut, Developer at Infomedia and owner of Ohm Jiu Jitsu, is talking about his passion for the sport and how jiu jitsu can build confidence and boost brain power.

What are theme days? Aug 01, 2023

Today we’re chatting with Carrie Rollwagen, VP of Strategic Planning, about how she uses theme days to help with time management and prioritizing tasks. Our guest host is Alana Harmond, Marketing Manager.

How did you get your job as Head of Project Strategy? Jul 25, 2023

Today we're chatting with Janna Stevens, Head of Project Strategy, about her career path, previous experience, and the story of how she grew into her role at Infomedia.

How do you use Lightroom? Jul 18, 2023

On today's episode, we have Alana, Infomedia's Marketing Manager and Podcast Producer, giving us some tips and tricks on how she uses Adobe Lightroom.

Why are you into film photography? Jul 11, 2023

On today's episode, we're chatting with Developer Russell Marbut and Paul Bryant, Director of Photography, about Russell's new hobby and the strengths of film photography over digital.

Why is our podcast so boring? Jun 27, 2023

On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Carrie Rollwagen and Alana Harmond, the host and producer of One Quick Question, to talk about why our podcast has been so boring (and what the future looks like for the podcast).

Where do I start with adding video to my website? Jun 20, 2023

Videos are a powerful asset to have on your website, so today we’re sitting down with Pam Sanderson, Director of Account Development, to talk about how to get started with website videography.

Can AI build my website? Jun 13, 2023

On today's episode of One Quick Question, we're discussing whether AI has the ability to build a website with Michael Stuckey, Education & Development Specialist.

When is Squarespace not enough? Jun 06, 2023

Today’s episode is the second in our live series, One Quick Question Live, and our guest is Creative Director Caleb Chancey. He talks about Squarespace, its limitations and how a comprehensive strategy can take your website to the next level.

Is GA4 going to cost me money? May 30, 2023

Google Analytics 4 is set to officially replace Universal Analytics this summer. So today on the podcast, we’re discussing what that change means for our websites with Pam Sanderson, Director of Account Development.

Can AI write my website copy? May 23, 2023

AI can be a helpful tool for certain things, but when it comes to writing, it’s not totally foolproof. Today on the podcast, we’re discussing whether or not AI can write website copy with Carrie Rollwagen, VP of Strategic Planning, and guest host Michael Greene.

Are we in a recession? May 16, 2023

A possible recession has been in talks for some time now, but whether we go into a recession or not, it’s always good to be prepared. Today on One Quick Question, we’re discussing ways to prepare for a possible recession with Jason Lovoy, President of Infomedia.

Google has changed. Now how do I get people to my website? May 09, 2023

Today’s episode is a special one — it’s the first installment of our One Quick Question Live series! Pam Sanderson, Director of Account Development, covers the details about Google’s recent updates and ways you can adjust your content strategy in light of them.

How do you effectively manage multiple teams? May 02, 2023

On today’s episode, we’re discussing ways to manage multiple teams effectively with Carrie Rollwagen, VP of Strategic Planning. Our guest host is Michael Greene, Website Support Lead.

How do Google's algorithm updates affect my website? Apr 25, 2023

Google recently released important updates, and we’re here to keep you in the loop. Today on One Quick Question, Pam Sanderson, Director of Account Development, fills us in on the changes to Google’s algorithm and how they affect your website.

What is ChatGPT? Apr 18, 2023

You’ve likely heard a lot about AI lately, and maybe you’ve heard of ChatGPT — but how does it work, and what can it really help you do? Michael Stuckey, Education & Development Specialist, answers those questions today on the podcast.

What's the point of having a podcast? Apr 11, 2023

There are a few reasons you may want to have a podcast. We have One Quick Question, and it’s a way for us to show authority and provide value as we answer questions about technology. Even if someone doesn’t listen to a single episode, they can still see that we know enough about our industry to have a podcast about it, and that shows that we’re a trustworthy source.

If you’re able to maintain consistency, a podcast is also a good way to show that you’re dependent and will follow through. Podcasting allows you to answer questions in a different way, and gives you an outlet to stay relevant to your audience.

If you’re interested in doing a podcast, Infomedia can help! We’ve got you covered when it comes to equipment, recording, editing, and more. Contact us to get started.

How can I repurpose content that I’ve already created? Apr 04, 2023

When it comes to content creation, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time. Today, we’re discussing how to repurpose content you’ve already created with Marketing Manager Alana Harmond.

How does AI work? Mar 28, 2023

We’re hearing a lot about artificial intelligence these days, so we thought we’d go back to the basics and talk about how AI works with Michael Stuckey, Education & Development Specialist.

Should I still be on Twitter? Mar 21, 2023

Twitter has been in the news a lot recently, and with all the changes, you may be wondering if your business should still be using the platform. Jason Lovoy, President of Infomedia, discusses this and more on today’s episode.

What’s the best way to plan a photoshoot for social media? Mar 14, 2023

Having photoshoots a few times each year can help you maintain consistency with your social media strategy, so today we’re discussing how to plan photoshoots with Marketing Manager Alana Harmond.

When is videography better than photography? Mar 07, 2023

Videography is a great way to inform your audience about who you are and what you do — and sometimes, videos are even better than photos. We’re discussing this today with Clay Conner, Director of Business Development.

Why is a social media strategy important? Feb 28, 2023

Social media is a great way to connect with your customers, but it’s much easier to manage if you start with a strategy. Today, we’re discussing how to plan a social media strategy with Marketing Manager Alana Harmond.

How does a lead generator work? Feb 21, 2023

Today’s episode is a case study that explores the Localist Guide to Coffee Shops in order to provide insight on how lead generators work. Our guest is Carrie Rollwagen, VP of Strategic Planning, and our guest host is Marketing Manager Alana Harmond.

How do I perform a DIY website audit? Feb 14, 2023

It’s important to check in on your website regularly to ensure that everything is working properly. Today, we’re discussing ways to audit your website with Developer Russell Marbut.

Can I use old photos on my new website? Feb 07, 2023

Photos can make or break a website — so is it bad to use old ones? Clay Conner, Director of Business Development, speaks to this on today’s episode.

How can I stop getting email spam from my website? Jan 31, 2023

Today on the podcast, we’re discussing ways to prevent getting email spam from your website form responses with Developer Russell Marbut.

How do I get people to join my email list? Jan 24, 2023

We’ve talked about the reasons for having an email newsletter, so now we’re discussing how to get people to join your email list. Our guest is Carrie Rollwagen, our VP of Strategic Planning, who normally hosts the podcast. Our guest host is Alana Harmond.

Why is my website loading slowly? Jan 17, 2023

If your website speed isn’t up to par, you’ll likely miss out on valuable traffic. On today’s episode, we’re discussing possible reasons your website is loading slowly with Developer Russell Marbut.

How can I refresh my website for the new year? Jan 10, 2023

We’ve all heard it: “New year, new me!” It’s the season of fresh resolutions and new goals, and the same can be said for your website, too. On today’s episode, we’re discussing ways to refresh your website for the new year with Clay Conner, Director of Business Development.

What’s the secret formula for an email newsletter? Dec 13, 2022

Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start with your email newsletter. So on today’s episode we’re discussing the “secret formula” (or at least our version of it), for email newsletters with Carrie Rollwagen, VP of Strategic Planning. Our guest host is Pam Sanderson.

What is dynamic content? Dec 06, 2022

Today on the podcast, we’re discussing dynamic content and how to use it on your website with Pam Sanderson, Director of Account Development.

What is an algorithm? Nov 29, 2022

You may have heard the word “algorithm” in the context of social media — but what does it mean? How does it work? Find out on today’s episode of One Quick Question with Spencer Batten, Systems Engineer.

Why should I have an email newsletter? Nov 15, 2022

Today on One Quick Question, we’re turning the tables to talk about email newsletters with Carrie Rollwagen, VP of Strategic Planning, who normally hosts the podcast. Our guest host is Pam Sanderson, Director of Account Development.

What should I be tracking with Google Analytics? Nov 08, 2022

Audience, acquisition, behavior, oh my! Today on One Quick Question, we’re discussing things to track on Google Analytics with Pam Sanderson, Director of Account Development.

What is an NFT? Nov 01, 2022

NFTs are quite the hot topic lately, so that’s what we’re discussing on One Quick Question today! Our guest is Spencer Batten, Systems Engineer.

How do I add a video to my website? Oct 25, 2022

Today we’re discussing the best way to upload videos to your website with Michael Kierspe, Junior Developer.

What content should I have on my homepage? Oct 18, 2022

Your homepage is the first thing people see when they visit your website, so it’s important to capture their attention through your content. Today’s episode is a discussion about what content you should have on your homepage, and our guest is Pam Sanderson, Director of Account Development.

What is cryptocurrency? Oct 11, 2022

Today on One Quick Question, we’re discussing the basics of cryptocurrency with Spencer Batten, Systems Engineer.

What are best SEO practices for my blog? Oct 04, 2022

One Quick Question is back! Our guest today is Developer Michael Kierspe, and we’re discussing best SEO practices for blogging.

What are we doing for our summer vacation? Aug 09, 2022

One Quick Question is taking a break for the summer, but we'll be busy behind the scenes planning content. We talk about how we plan for what's coming on today's episode with Alana Harmond, Marketing Manager and Producer of One Quick Question.

What is the Wordpress block editor? Aug 02, 2022

For a while now, Wordpress has used a block editor, also known as Gutenburg, and it makes editing and styling content on a website easier. Learn more about the block editor on today’s episode with Developer Russell Marbut.

What is a pass through email? Jul 26, 2022

Today on One Quick Question, we’re discussing pass through emails and how they’re used with Pam Sanderson, Director of Account Development.

What’s the best way to upload videos to my website? Jul 19, 2022

Video content is an awesome asset to have on your website, but there are some best practices when it comes to uploading videos. Learn more on today’s episode with Developer Michael Kierspe.

What is an iFrame? Jul 12, 2022

When you hear the word “iFrame,” you may think of a digital picture frame, but that’s not actually what it is. Learn all about iFrames on today’s episode with Russell Marbut, Developer at Infomedia.

What is a splash page? Jun 28, 2022

We’re making a splash on today’s episode! Well, not really. But we are discussing splash pages and what they’re used for with Pam Sanderson, Director of Account Development.

How can I optimize my blog for SEO? Jun 21, 2022

Blogging is a great way to add SEO value to your website. On today’s episode, we’re talking about best practices for optimizing your blog for SEO with Developer Michael Kierspe.

What is a responsive website? Jun 14, 2022

Lots of people view websites from phones or iPads these days, so it’s important to make sure your website is responsive to those screen sizes. On today’s episode, we’re talking all about responsive websites with Developer Russell Marbut.

What is a landing page? Jun 07, 2022

Today on One Quick Question, we’re discussing landing pages and what they’re used for with Pam Sanderson, Director of Account Development.

What is styling? May 31, 2022

Styling and staging are both important parts of photo and video shoots. Today on the podcast, we’re discussing styling for media projects and how it can make an impact on your end result with Katey Benton, Producer & Studio Manager.

What is a brochure site? May 24, 2022

Planning a website can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re thinking about what kinds of custom functionality you need. A better place to start may be a brochure website, which starts off small but grows with you as your business grows. Learn more on today’s episode with Pam Sanderson, Director of Account Development.

What is a hamburger menu? May 17, 2022

Hungry for a hamburger menu? Okay, maybe that’s a stretch. But in today’s episode, we’re discussing hamburger menus and what they’re used for on websites with Brad Davis, Head of Development.

How do I prepare for headshots? May 10, 2022

Today on One Quick Question, we’re talking all about headshots! What should you wear? What kind of style will you go for? We discuss all of that and more with Katey Benton, Producer & Studio Manager.

What is the blockchain? Apr 26, 2022

Today on One Quick Question, we’re discussing the blockchain, which is a topic that we don’t deal with much at Infomedia — but we know lots of people are curious about it! Our guest is Spencer Batten, Systems Engineer.

What do I need to check before launching my website? Apr 19, 2022

Launching your website soon? Don’t miss out on this episode of One Quick Question — we’re discussing all the things you should check before launching your website with Janna Stevens, Head of Project Strategy.

What can drone footage do for my website? Apr 12, 2022

Today’s episode of One Quick Question is all about how drone footage can enhance and elevate the video on your website. Our guest is Paul Bryant, Director of Photography.

What is a scope of work? Apr 05, 2022

Today on One Quick Question, we’re discussing the meaning of defined scopes and why they’re important to our process with Janna Stevens, Head of Project Strategy.

What is a QR code? Mar 29, 2022

More and more of the world is becoming digital, and QR codes have played a big part in digitizing things like restaurant menus, for example. On today’s episode of One Quick Question, we’re discussing what QR codes are, how they work and practical ways to use them with Spencer Batten, Systems Engineer.

Why does image orientation matter? Mar 22, 2022

Trying to choose photos to feature on your website? Today’s episode can help! We’re discussing best practices for image orientation and why image orientation is so important in the context of your website. Our guest today is Sam Humphries, Art Director at Infomedia.

How do I prepare for headshots? Mar 15, 2022

Ready for your close-up? Tune in today for tips on making the most of your headshots with Paul Bryant, Director of Photography.

Is my website content working? Mar 08, 2022

Today on One Quick Question, we’re discussing best practices for assessing, auditing and planning your website content with Janna Stevens, Head of Project Strategy.

Should I worry about cyber attacks? Mar 01, 2022

Today’s topic is cyber security and how to protect yourself from cyber attacks. Our guest is Spencer Batten, Systems Engineer.

How do I take notes during an interview? Feb 22, 2022

In today’s episode of One Quick Question, we’re discussing how to take good notes during an interview with guest Carrie Rollwagen, VP of Strategic Planning, and guest host Brad Davis, Head of Development.

How do I conduct an interview? Feb 15, 2022

In today’s episode, we’re turning the tables! Carrie Rollwagen, VP of Strategic Planning, who usually hosts the podcast, is our guest. Our guest host is Brad Davis, Head of Development, and we’re discussing how to conduct an interview for a podcast.

What is Canva? Feb 08, 2022

Today, we’re discussing Canva and how we use it for social media with Alana Harmond, Content Strategist.

How can I get leads through my website? Feb 01, 2022

Today on One Quick Question, we’re discussing best practices for getting leads through your website with Pam Sanderson, Director of Account Development.

What should I blog about? Jan 25, 2022

Today on One Quick Question, we’re discussing why you should blog and what you should blog about with Pam Sanderson, Director of Account Development.

What is StoryBrand? Jan 18, 2022

In today’s episode, we’re discussing what StoryBrand is and how to use StoryBrand to simplify your website’s messaging with Pam Sanderson, Director of Account Development.

What should I have in my contact form? Jan 11, 2022

In today’s episode of One Quick Question, we’re discussing what’s necessary to have in your website forms with Pam Sanderson, Director of Account Development.

How can I prepare my website for the holiday season? Nov 23, 2021

In today’s episode, our host, Carrie Rollwagen, discusses a few things to check on your website to make sure it’s performing well during the holiday season.

What pages should I have on my website? Nov 09, 2021

Today’s guest is Janna Stevens, Head of Project Strategy. We’re discussing some good starter pages to have in your website’s site map, as well as some best practices to consider when it comes to the content on each page.

Why does a logo cost so much? Nov 02, 2021

In today’s episode, we’re discussing logos and why they’re so expensive (and valuable!) with Caleb Chancey, Creative Director here at Infomedia.

How do I write my own website copy? Oct 26, 2021

In today’s episode of One Quick Question, we’re turning the tables with guest host Alana Harmond, a Content Strategist here at Infomedia. Carrie Rollwagen, who usually hosts the podcast, is today’s guest, and we’re discussing how to write your own website copy.

What should I have in my website bio? Oct 19, 2021

In this episode, we discuss best practices for website bios with Content Strategist Alana Harmond.

Why do stock photos look fake? Oct 12, 2021

Today’s episode of One Quick Question features Caleb Chancey, Creative Director. Caleb and Carrie discuss what stock photos are, best practices for finding good stock imagery and keeping your website’s imagery consistent.

What are canonical links? Oct 05, 2021

Today on One Quick Question, we’re discussing canonical links and how they’re used to give Google information about your website with Developer Michael Kierspe.

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