Digital Marketing

Sometimes it seems like we throw a lot at you.

How to create this, how to use that, why you should always be doing this.

At times it can feel overwhelming (especially considering digital marketing isn’t your first language) but we promise there is a method to our madness.

While there are plenty of marketing solutions out there that might help your Montessori school shine online, our goal at Nido Marketing is to provide the solutions we know will help you.

And we know because we’v…

Digital marketing is not just a pretty face; there are brains behind it, too.

When we recommend things like adding a prominent call to action to your home page, we aren’t just tossing ideas out there willy-nilly.

Instead, we’re applying what we and countless other marketers have learned from decades of research.

And, believe it or not, that research includes learning how to apply the principles of neuroscience to improve marketing success.

What is neuroscience?

In simple ter…

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To effectively market your Montessori school, it’s critical to understand the process that parents walk through in order to make their enrollment decision.

This understanding will equip you with the information necessary to speak…

By now, you know that Facebook is an excellent way to market your Montessori school:

• You can run paid ad campaigns that target your specific audience — i.e. parents in your community who are searching for the best educational experiences for their children.

• You can post daily, relevant, engaging content on your school’s Facebook page to build a following and increase traffic to your website.

But did you know, in addition to these marketing efforts, you can (and should) also…

Nido Marketing was founded by Montessorians for Montessorians.

We’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating.

It means our primary goal is to introduce you to innovative marketing tools and proven best practices to help you attract even more new families to your school.

And, because we work exclusively with Montessori schools, we understand the unique challenges you face when it comes to finding a spare moment in your day to think about marketing.

Which brings us to the benefits…

With so many ways to advertise on Facebook (and its ever-changing criteria for businesses), it’s enough to leave both novice and seasoned Montessori marketing professionals wondering if paid advertising efforts on this social media platform actually make a difference.

Are they worth it? Do they really matter?

Overall, the answer is yes.

The trick is to make the most of all your paid Facebook advertising options, including boosted posts.

How do boosted posts work?

Boosted post…

You already know that Facebook is a great way to promote your Montessori school, to connect with currently enrolled students and families, as well as prospective new ones.

But, do you know about Custom Audiences for Facebook advertising?

As Hootsuite notes, “Facebook Custom Audiences are one of – if not the most – essential tools for successful Facebook advertising campaigns.”

We happen to agree, and we want to give you some tips on increasing your Facebook advertising success thr…

Marketing your Montessori school in today’s digital world is a challenging assignment.

I’m willing to bet it’s probably opened up doors you didn’t even realize existed, to new worlds that include avatars, AdWords, and marketing funnels.

And, let’s not forget trackable links.

...Which makes everyone think of Google Analytics, which of course makes us all think of Google Tag Manager.

Who’s still with me? Anyone?

Let’s see if I can explain the essence of Google Tag Manager so…

In previous blogs we’ve talked about why Facebook Ad targeting is important for your Montessori school—reasons like getting your ads in front of your intended viewers, increasing click-through rates, finding ways to reach new audience segments, and so on.

Now that you have a pretty good handle on the “why,” let’s talk about the “how.” In other words, we want to share a few quick tips about how to get it right.

So, let’s get started!

From your Facebook Business Manager account, go to …

Marketing your Montessori school—and doing it successfully—has everything to do with visibility.

Your school may have an amazing website with lots of great information, but how much good is it doing if people can’t find it?

Then again, how do you know if people are finding your site?

And if they aren’t, what can you do to improve your content so more people can find it? Good news: there’s a free (yes, free!) service out there that helps you do just that.

It’s called Google Search…