Marketing Pulse @ CCL

Welcome to your behind-the-scenes view of what's performing, trending, and converting around Cedar Creek Lake. From Facebook breakthroughs to search data wins, this is where local marketing becomes measurable—and actionable.

What’s Hot This Month

Behind every click is intent—and in April, that intent was clear: food, live music, and dog-friendly destinations drove the most traffic, shares, and bookings across the site. These aren’t just popular topics. They’re conversion engines.

Key Takeaways for Local Business Owners

If you’re a restaurant, event venue, vacation rental, or local attraction, here’s what this month’s data is telling you:

  • Food sells—visually and locally.
    Listings with great food photos, hours, and a simple hook earned the most clicks.
    Sharkie’s Smashburger led the pack. Live music converts attention into action.
    Tia Juanita’s listings didn’t just attract clicks—they funneled traffic to menus and booking pages.
    If you offer entertainment, make it visible.
  • Pet perks attract premium traffic.
    Dog-friendly patios and parks saw a 300%+ traffic spike.
    Even small touches—like a water bowl—can put you on someone’s weekend itinerary.
  • Buzz builds business.
    The Tool Park launch recap was shared over 35 times and drove clicks to every vendor mentioned.
    Want visibility? Make your event photos and tags count.

Bottom line: This month isn’t about adding more to your plate—it’s about aligning with what’s already working.

April at a Glance: Real Insights from Things To Do @ Cedar Creek Lake

You’ve invested in visibility—now it’s time to leverage the data. This report highlights exactly what drove clicks, bookings, and buzz in April—giving you a clearer path to align your business with what’s already working.

📌 Snapshot

  • 72,000+ Facebook views in April
  • 300%+ spike in pet-friendly searches
  • 31.3% CTR on top restaurant listing

Ripple Effect: National Trends, Local Impact

From travel shifts to marketing shakeups, see how national headlines are playing out right here at Cedar Creek Lake. Each article includes quick takeaways for local business owners and community leaders—because what happens out there shapes what’s happening here.