Digital Marketing Consultants
Who Are We?
A small team with big ideas.
1981 is a full-service digital marketing group serving Central Illinois. We develop digital marketing and website solutions on top of effective, proven marketing strategies so that businesses of any size can thrive online.
We’re a small but skilled group, made up of big thinkers who live and breathe digital marketing, modern design, and behavior data.
Recent Work
RedZone Fitness & ML Crossfit
Taking on a back-to-back build and launch, we are proud to showcase the new websites for RedZone Fitness and ML Crossfit in Decatur, IL. Besides a fresh new design, these sites feature custom videos and photography and app integration for easy updates.
What We Do
We're here to make your life easier.
“Full-service” really means full service and if it involves digital marketing or websites, we’ve likely gotten our hands dirty with it. 1981 provides businesses with beautiful design work combined with actual, measurable solutions to grow their brand and increase opportunities and engagement.
Website Development
First impressions count. Making sure that your website design or e-commerce is done right doesn’t just mean that the site has to look good, but that it will bring customers to your door.
Search Engine Optimization
By using web traffic data and analyzing behavioral insights, we can adapt your website presence to deliver long-term results on search engines.
Pay Per Click Advertising
We don’t believe in cookie-cutter marketing. 1981 works closely with you to formulate a targeted search engine marketing strategy that fits your needs and generates actual leads to your business.
Content Marketing
We utilize your goals and branding to develop organic, impactful content as part of a comprehensive marketing plan that drives traffic to your website.
Media Development
The capabilities for audio, photo, and video content to be used in digital campaigns are virtually endless. We have experience creating a wide variety of concepts and will work with you to create videos that will tell your business' story.
Creative Services
Our graphic designers specialize in creating modern, attention-getting design for your company or project that you will feel proud of.
Our Work
We help your business look great!
We can build anything you can dream up – and make it grow your business. We have collaborated with clients of all sizes in a variety of industries, including: insurance, financial, staffing, medical, agricultural, educational, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, non-profit/faith-based, entertainment, government, and more.
With an awesome team of industry professionals and valuable industry partners, we are ready to provide high-touch services and significant results for our clients.
Insights
Color Contrast for Websites, Blogs & More
Color contrast is an important aspect of web design and accessibility because it helps users quickly identify content on a page. It also makes websites
5 Accessibility Improvements for Your Website or Blog
Accessibility is important for everyone, especially those with disabilities and something we start every single project with in mind. Here some quick ways to make
14 Ways to Get More Twitter Engagement
While Twitter is currently experiencing an ongoing saga of where the ownership will likely end up, it is still a platform whose engagement is a
15 Simple Social Media Power Tips (Part 2)
We write a lot about social media on our blog, but it’s proven to be an essential part of any comprehensive digital marketing strategy. Here
The Importance of Having a Great Website for Your Business
Having a great website for your business should be an essential part of your marketing strategy. It should be easy to navigate, provide useful information,
15 Simple Social Media Power Tips (Part 1)
Social media has become a powerful tool for businesses, organizations, and individuals to connect with customers, clients, and other people in their communities. It’s also