Look, we get it. You've probably worked with other companies (or maybe even family members) to develop your website. Maybe it was cheaper. Maybe you just needed to get "something" up there. Maybe it was both.

Odds are, the experience burned you one way or another. Maybe your website is still stuck in 2005 when we're now in 2Q19, and the thought of launching a new site feels daunting and overwhelming. But the reality is your website can be a lead generation tool for many years to come if done correctly.

So why is TMC Digital Media your ideal online marketing partner for your website revamp and refining of your online presence? Consider the following:

According to the Information Technology Services Marketing Association, nearly two-thirds of all consumers conduct their own research before making purchases. This means most people who are ready to buy already know details about what you’re selling. They’ve read the ratings and reviews. They’ve seen all the articles. They’re educated. But who creates all this information they are reading?

Your brand depends on the stories you tell. All successful companies have them.

As we end Munich’s official Oktoberfest season, it seems fitting to look at this world famous event through more than just beer goggles. Oktoberfest is an annual celebration held in Munich that dates back to 1810, and the first edition was a post-wedding feast to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese. All of Bavaria was invited to what has since become one of the biggest foodservice events in the world with around 7 million attendees every year.

So how does this relate to marketing?

This year's National Restaurant Association Show was one of the most interesting and productive shows we've experienced. For starters, we learned talking points in our industry are not the same as they were just a few years ago.