We all know that images are compelling. The growth of visual content has been on a rapid upward trajectory over the last 12 months. Social media platforms such as Pinterest and Instagram have taken the social media world by storm. Instagram announced in July that it had acquired 80 million users. To put some further perspective on its adoption and …
How to Use Instagram to Expand Business Reach
Are you using Instagram to connect with potential customers? If not, now is the time. With over three hundred million active monthly users, Instagram can no longer be overlooked. Sure, Facebook is still the most popular social network. But, let’s face it – fatigue has set in for many businesses. Between the perceived decline of organic reach and frustration over a “pay to …
The 5 Keys to Building a Social Media Strategy for Your Personal Brand
Many of the social media tips we share—the ways to create a marketing plan from scratch, how to get more followers, how to get more clicks—often focus on the small business side of social media marketing. Now imagine achieving social media success when the brand you’re trying to promote is you. Personal branding on social media is a topic we’d …
How to Use Marketing Automation Correctly
Marketing automation can’t be described as a new concept anymore. It would be more accurate to say it’s a difficult undertaking because automating anything requires precision and constant maintenance. But it’s not impossible to use this strategy effectively. The fact that marketing automation is no longer a new, mysterious technology provides small businesses with the one resource they need to …
Is LinkedIn Poised To Be The Next Media Giant?
When LinkedIn introduced Pulse, providing commentary from a hand-chosen set of thought leaders, they made a major impact. Paired with the long-form publishing platform they launched last year, LinkedIn is significantly changing the media landscape. First, the statistics LinkedIn has 330+ million members. That’s a potential of 330+ million authors and the same number of potential readers. Not even the …
5 Quotes on Social Media Entrepreneurs Should Know
IMAGE: Getty Images Whether you’re hiring a social media manager, trying to learn how to leverage international social networks, or finally starting to unravel why your Facebook page isn’t as active as it should be, one thing’s certain: Someone always has advice on how to use social media. It seems like there are more quips, pieces of advice, and warnings …
8 Reasons to Consider Marketing with Google+
When Google+ was launched there were mixed reactions. The responses ranged from people with social media fatigue who thought “not another social network! “. There were also those curious personalities who said “I wonder if Google will offer a true competitor for Facebook?” As Google watched the rapid rise of Facebook, Twitter and the social web, it realised that it …
5 Simple Steps to Marketing your Blog’s Content with Social Media
A blogger needs to develop the skills of a drug dealer, a teacher and a chef . The drug dealers make their product so good that after giving away their first free sample, their customers come back with the cash. They are savvy businessman, they know that if they give away something for free that they will develop loyal customers. …
Having a Website is like Owning a House
In its most basic sense, a website is a presence on the Internet that people can visit and view. Through an Internet browser, people can go to your designated URL (Uniform Resource Locator) and view data that you want to share with the world, such as information, pictures and videos. More complex websites can perform additional functions, such as selling …
How to Integrate Email and Social Media to Increase Engagement
Back in the day, social media meant dealing with Facebook only, or maybe MySpace. These days, there are so many different social media outlets – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Reddit – it’s difficult to keep up. However, social media has become an essential element of online marketing. In fact, you may be tempted to believe that email marketing is passé. …