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**NOW HIRING** Wordpress Developers (Remote)

Are you a skilled Wordpress Dev looking for a remote work opportunity with a talented, dynamic, growing team??

Let's chat!
https://www.gulosolutions.com/careers/junior-front-end-developer/

We are pretty passionate about customer focused web design!

❤️ Thank you for sharing this, American Marketing Association Cincinnati - AMACincinnati

Empathy-Based Website Redesign for Savvy Digital Marketers Empathy is key to designing a user-focused website that effectively addresses your customers' concerns and clearly communicates your value.

Attn: Digital Marketers ... JOIN US!

--> June 30, 2021 at 4pm EST

Is your website ready for a new look and feel??

Different websites require different treatment to keep them feeling fresh, modern, and relevant.

Perhaps you’ve just done a rebrand and you want to update your site with new colors, a new font, and a new logo.

Maybe the functionality of your site needs to change, or you want to add a new feature to your membership area.

Whatever your website needs, it all starts with a solid foundation.

And THAT is exactly what we are going to share with you in this Webinar!

⭐ CLICK HERE to join us -->

https://bit.ly/GuloEvent_June2021_FB

Do I need a website redesign, refresh, or a total rebuild? Is your website ready for a new look and feel? Join our webinar on June 30th to learn if your website needs a redesign, refresh or a rebuild.

⭐️ We are looking forward to this!
Hope you can join us!
--> Wednesday May 12 at 11:30am EST

10 empathy-based website redesign tactics Join our Digital Marketing Community to hear about empathy-based website redesign tactics.

We've got some great new client projects in the works that we're excited to launch. We'll be sharing them here soon, so stay tuned!

Sit back for a minute and listen in as Zach and I talk about the Conversational Web. Haven't heard of it? Marketers need to be aware of it. Video podcast ready for you.
https://bit.ly/2XgSRzU

The Conversational Web: All You Need To Know What does The Conversational Web means to organizations. What are the nuanced changes you need to make to meet modern expectations? Find out!

For Associations: Our ultimate digital marketing guide is published, free and ready for you. Check it out here.
https://www.gulosolutions.com/digital-marketing/association-digital-marketing-guide/?utm_campaign=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=gulorocks

Digital Marketing for Associations - The Ultimate Guide | Gulo Tactics like search engine optimization, landing pages, content strategy, and social media marketing are all vital to digital marketing for associations.

Be the first to see our video podcast on the anatomy of your website's home page. It's not what you think...
https://youtu.be/0-YCNFPF_JY

Podcast Episode 9: The Anatomy of a Home Page - It's Not What You Think Zach and Chris talk about the anatomy of a good home page on the web. This episode isn't about the formatting of the elements on the page, but a more nuanced...

And the hits keep on coming...another client website climbing the charts. Check out CICA's new web presence.
https://www.cicaworld.com/

Be one of the first people to check out our new video podcast about the Conversational Web. Never heard of it? Well, it's a thing. Give this episode a listen.
https://youtu.be/qJVBS27yPA0

Podcast Episode 8: The Conversational Web - All You Need To Know Zach and Chris talk about the Conversational Web and what it means to organizations in the next few years. What are the nuanced changes you need to make to m...

We love to launch new websites for our clients. Here's one from Chicago-based NativeMsg whose conversational media platform can transform the relationship with your customers overnight.

https://nativemsg.com/

Create conversational media | Personalize customer conversations A single platform automates & engages customer conversations across 11 channels. Conversational messaging and conversational ads create a consistent message.

Great new video podcast published. How to innovate your digital marketing while leveraging the basics. Amy Gavin from ASN (www.nutrition.org) with the insights!
https://youtu.be/31NAgksyQe8

Podcast Episode 7: An Association's Digital Marketing Success Story Zach and Chris talk with Amy Gavin from Society for Nutrition to discuss how her organization tried new things - that worked! - while keeping to the basics a...

Cristian at Gulo just wrapped up a killer blog post on the intersection of imagery and typography. Haven't seen many articles on this design dynamic. Association and company marketers can take some key learnings from this one. Nice work, Cristian!
https://www.gulosolutions.com/imagery-and-typography-the-intersection-of-web-design-success/?utm_campaign=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=gulorocks

Imagery and Photography Impacting Association Web Design We examine the intersection of imagery and typography to achieve award winning association websites. The best association web design's blend these carefully

We wanted to support our community so we've donated to the Chicago COVID-19 Response Fund (https://chicagoCOVID19responsefund.org). This COVID-19 crisis is affecting everyone, please stay safe.

Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund You can help our neighbors affected by the coronarvirus crisis. Join me in donating to the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund!

7 steps to a successful digital marketing strategy video podcast ready for you. Zach and Chris on split-screen. Seriously, what's better?
https://youtu.be/4Er-sl9MZoo

Podcast Ep 5: Web Marketing Insights: 7 Steps To A Success Digital Marketing Strategy Zach and Chris break down the 7 steps to a winning digital marketing strategy. Once you know the steps you're on your way to a better online presence. Don't ...

Episode 6 of our video podcast adventure is now live on YouTube. Great interview with a special guest on how the basics of digital marketing will never let you down.
https://youtu.be/g_927HN-Atw

Podcast Episode 6: How To Conquer Digital Marketing By Keeping To The Basics Zach and Chris talk with Sara Fay from First American Healthcare Finance to discuss how she and her company excel in digital marketing by keeping to the basi...

We had 2 amazing guests on our podcast to discuss storytelling in marketing and how it affects conversions on your website. Great insights for marketers on this one. Fresh content for anyone in business.
https://youtu.be/wUJi0whg5Ws

Podcast Ep 4: Web Marketing Insights: How Storytelling and Data Affect Your Conversion Optimization

Latest podcast from Gulo ready for you! Ep 3: Should you chase Google updates? We answer that. Check it out.
https://youtu.be/VU0nXYK8i0g

Podcast Ep 3: Web Marketing Insights: Is Chasing Google Updates Good SEO? When you hear about Google updating their algorithm, do you break into a cold sweat, fearing for how far your rankings may plummet? Or do you hold the course...

Wrapped up a great week at Gulo. We presented a cool site map to a new software client, conducted a strategy workshop with an association, and Zach Wilson conducted a super cool SEO session at Connex!

Our new blog post just hit the newsstand! Check it out.
https://www.gulosolutions.com/3-tips-for-blogging-for-marketers/?utm_campaign=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=gulorocks

3 No B.S. Tips for Blogging in 2020 and Beyond | Gulo Find out the best 3 tips for blogging in 2020 and beyond. If you think you have blogging figured out already, read this before you decide.

[Just Published] 37 Web design terms all smart marketers already know.
https://www.gulosolutions.com/37-web-design-terms-that-will-make-you-a-smarter-marketer/?utm_campaign=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=gulorocks

37 Web Design Terms That Will Make You A Smarter Marketer | Gulo Every marketer should know these web design terms to better help them have meaningful conversations with their web agency about design.

Chicago-based digital agency is looking for a project manager that is interested in being part of a growing company.

We are looking for a professional project manager to oversee and facilitate website projects like digital strategy, user experience, website design, and digital marketing (SEO and CRO) campaigns.

Candidate must be an independent self-starter and have a burning desire to make a big impact at a small company.

REQUIREMENTS:

5+ years of experience managing digital web projects.
Proven knowledge of project management methodologies. PMP not required, but must show history of PM background.
Better than working knowledge of Microsoft Project and ideally a working knowledge of Slack, Asana, Dropbox and WordPress.
MUST HAVES:
End-to-end website project management experience.
Extensive knowledge of website development cycle
Experience creating website project documents like statement of work (SOW) and project specification.
Proven expertise in the digital space, including an understanding of information architecture, social media, content management systems and mobile.
Ability to pick up a website project of any size at any point in the project lifecycle and drive it to an on-time, within-budget completion.
Ability to manage project scope, time and budget with the client in an effective way.

THE CANDIDATE BEST SUITED FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE ABLE TO PROVE THEY CAN:

Apply critical thinking to challenges.
Manage a team which includes creatives and developers.
Manage individual projects while also being able to look at the portfolio of projects and forecast potential bottlenecks with resources.
Manage client expectations.
Report and communicate on the state of projects and what work needs to be done by the team.
Work autonomously.
Be diplomatic in sensitive situations including internal staff, but most importantly with clients.
Be a leader with a desire to own the delivery of client projects from top to bottom.
Talk about facets of the web in a strategic fashion, including UX/UI, design, web development and content strategy.
Be flexible in a pinch. Have examples of when you were in a tight predicament with a client and how you managed it.

COMPETENCIES:

Strong organization, prioritization, preparation, time management and planning skills.
Excellent oral communication skills.
Excellent writing and grammar.
Proactive and assertive discovery and problem-solving orientation.
Customer-centric mindset.
Ability to receive instructions, communicate status, and manage appropriate expectations.
Skills to manage a dynamic multi-task work environment.
Ability to work with a sense of urgency and attention to detail.
Professional mindset and appearance.

NICE TO HAVES:

Experience working with technical & creative people
Experience with mid-market businesses
Specific examples related to digital projects like UX / UI, website design, SEO and conversion optimization.
Desire to be the driver for PM methodology within the company.

BENEFITS:

Retirement matching
Competitive base salary with optional bonus
Ongoing education reimbursement
Opportunities to grow
Summer hours: half-day Fridays during the summer
All government holidays (10 days per year) off
Ten days paid time off (PTO); Take-it-as-you-want-it vacation policy
Holiday shutdown: ~2 weeks off yearly that does not go against PTO
Remote work options: flexible scheduling
Office location off CTA Brown Line: Montrose and Ravenswood Metra

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN INTERVIEWING FOR THIS POSITION, SIMPLY FOLLOW THESE STEPS:

Include a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should be thoughtful and specific to this job posting.
Attach a resume that is customized to this job listing.
Include your salary requirements for the position.

Any submissions that do not follow these steps will not be considered.

Email resume and application requirements to: [email protected]

Super excited about the launch of the website for our amazing Chicago client
https://amachicago.org

This week brings the autumnal equinox, so we say goodbye to summer, but not before a quick tribute to our friends/clients/partners who let us keep their beverages cold this summer.

It's not too late to sign up for our voice search SEO webinar today at noon Central.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9d-MwUlHQa-dnHrUk88xcQ