Marketing Maven Blog

We recently gave our portfolio a full refresh across both our website and YouTube channel, and we are excited to share it. Over the past several months, our team has been building, designing, filming, photographing, and launching projects for clients across a wide range of industries. It was time for our portfolio to better reflect the quality, creativity, and results behind that work.

We’re proud to share that Marketing Maven Consulting has been recognized as a Top 10 Marketing Agency in Kansas for 2025 by BusinessRate. This ranking is based on verified Google reviews and customer feedback, and reflects the trust our clients place in us and the consistency of the work our team delivers every day.

Chances are you’ve said something like, “Hey Siri, where’s the best Mexican restaurant near me?” or “Hey Google, what time does the nearest coffee shop open?” That’s voice search in action. And if your business isn’t properly set up to show up in those results, you’re missing out on customers who are actively looking for exactly what you offer. The good news is there are simple, free steps you can take to make sure your business shows up for voice assistants like Google, Siri

Your website is one of the most powerful tools in your business. It quietly works behind the scenes to attract new customers, strengthen your marketing, and build long-term value for your brand. If you’re not thinking about your website this way, you’re missing one of the biggest opportunities to grow your business. It’s time to see it differently, not as something that simply exists, but as a working system that supports your goals every single day.

When people hear “marketing,” they might picture sleek offices and digital dashboards - not tractors, grain bins, and long harvest nights. But for me, my story started on a family farm in Kansas, where hard work, adaptability, and attention to detail were part of everyday life. Those lessons didn’t just stay in the fields - they’re the foundation for how I lead and how our team at Marketing Maven operates today.

If you're trying to build engagement with followers and reach new potential customers on social media, a contest is a great way to build traction online quickly. Contests grab attention, encourage sharing and commenting, and spark the kind of engagement that algorithms reward. A contest can be as simple as a giveaway, a push to gather testimonial comments with an incentive at the end, or a fun scavenger hunt of your website.

As a small business owner, especially in a mid-sized or rural town, you’ve likely built your business through hard work, reputation, and word of mouth. That’s a great start. But today, even referrals go online to check you out. A website is no longer optional. It’s your handshake, your storefront, and your first impression. If you’ve ever asked yourself: “Do I really need to invest in my website?” The answer is yes. And it might already be costing you business if you haven’t.

Your website is often the first point of contact between your business and potential customers. Whether you’ve had your website for years or just launched it recently, there’s always room for improvement. A few small tweaks can make a BIG difference! That’s why we’re excited to invite you to our LIVE webinar on August 26th: 8 Ways to Audit Your Website! In this one-hour session, we’ll guide you through the essential areas to focus on when auditing your website.

The reality? If you build it, they won’t come, unless you actively drive traffic to your site and make sure your website is optimized with foundational SEO so people can actually find you. If you’re wondering why people aren't visiting your website, start here. These are the basics every business owner should be doing to get eyes on their site.

Marketing Maven Consulting, a premier brand management and design firm based in Great Bend, Kansas, is excited to announce the newest addition to their creative team, Steven Shippy, as a Graphic Design and Digital Media Specialist. Steven joins the team with a wealth of experience in both graphic design and digital media, bringing a fresh and creative perspective to the company’s diverse design projects.