Finding leads and referrals have always been both a goal and obstacle for business owners. For some, it’s the only way they can generate revenue for their company. Social media has become not only a new solution for marketing purposes, but it serves as a way to discover potential clients, customers, residents, or whoever keeps […]
Read MoreThe Best Brands Use This Content. Does Yours?
11Oct
Think of the various categories of your social media content as gadgets in your “social media utility belt”. Each one is unique but serves the ultimate purpose – brand engagement and increased brand awareness. But to get to those goals, you need to learn which tools work and which don’t. Diversity is absolutely essential for […]
Read MoreHow To Navigate The Chaotic Internet Landscape
6Oct
There’s a reason my colleagues and myself call the internet the Wild Wild Web. Sure, there are some rules, but there’s quite a bit of anarchy out there. Social media both deters and exacerbates this chaos. Yes, everyone’s comments, spam, ads, and sharing are all contained within the walls of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc., but […]
Read MoreHow Can Attorneys Use Social Media?
5Oct
For some professionals, social media marketing just doesn’t seem like a useful tool. Legal professionals took a bit of time to get on board. After all, it almost seemed unethical to be on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Their whole career is about privacy and confidentiality after all. Well, now a mass majority of lawyers represent […]
Read MoreWhy Social Media Marketing Is A Two-Way Street
4Oct
What is the goal of social media marketing? The same as any marketing – brand promotion and awareness- right? On the macro level of things, sure. But when you take a closer look, it’s more about communication. Sales, ROI, and all that jazz comes a bit later. Social media has become the front line between […]
Read MoreHow To Make Your Customers Social Media Stars
27Sep
Let’s face it. You can’t have close and personal connections with every single person that reaches out to your brand on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. However, every now and again, some companies make selected customers genuinely happy by giving them some virtual fame. How exactly can you help customers feel special? Check out the following […]
Read MoreIs Your Social Media Marketing Speaking A Different Language?
25Sep
Does it seem like you’re speaking a different language than your customers? You actually might be! I’m not saying you accidentally wrote your Facebook updates in Japanese, but perhaps you’re not speaking the way your customers like or understand. Social media, in a nutshell, is about two things – communication and community. As such, you’re […]
Read MoreIs Your Business Ready For These Social Media Updates?
14Sep
Social media marketing is all about a friendly back-and-forth conversation between brands and customers. Companies need to send out a healthy dose of content onto their platforms to achieve the friendly and potentially sales-boosting engagement we all hope for. While there is a ton of ideas out there, there are particular posts that are reserved […]
Read More6 Ways Your Social Media Might Look Like Spam
17Aug
Let’s face it. Nobody is a fan of junk mail. It doesn’t get much love thanks to the nature of the message it sends and tends to wind up in a trash bin. The same applies to social media marketing. There is a TON of content on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the other platforms, but […]
Read MoreLeave It To The Pros! The Benefits Of Outsourcing Social Media
16Aug
We’re at the last part of our series focused on preparing your 2017 budget for social media marketing. After going through a variety of subjects including advertising, analytics, reachability, and training for employees, you may find your head spinning a bit. That’s entirely understandable as social media marketing can be a complex subject. One last […]
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