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3 Reasons People Love Pinterest (and what marketers can learn from them)

Pinterest continues to surpass expectations in the world of social media. In July 2015, it ranked #4 on eBizMBA Rank\’s Top 15 Most Popular Social Networking Sites. It estimated that the site has nearly 250 million unique visitors monthly – a far cry from its 5,000 users total in 2010. What makes Pinterest such a […]

How Small Business Owners Make the Most of Twitter

Approach, Social Media Marketing

To remain competitive, small business owners with limited resources must be careful about which social media platforms they invest their time and money into. They must also take full advantage of those platforms using them to their greatest potential. Twitter can be a smart investment of marketing dollars for those looking to gain more followers […]

Maximizing YouTube for Greater Website Traffic

Social Media Marketing, Strategize

Since 2005, YouTube has been the premier place for creating, posting, and watching original videos online. It has continued to be a mainstay in marketing campaigns looking to achieve greater viral attention for their brand. While social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter compete for our attention, we must not forget the power YouTube […]

How Serious is your Social Media Strategy?

Business Planning, Evolve, Marketing, Social Media Marketing

Are you being smart in how you approach your company’s social media efforts? It\’s easy to begin with great intentions and then get lost in the vastness of the online world. Wasting time and energy, we lose focus on social media\’s true purpose: attract new customers and interact with existing ones while building the brand […]

How Successful is the Wait Game?

Approach, Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Marketing, Social Media Marketing

This past week has been quite exciting as people across the world were at the edge of their seats waiting for the birth of Prince William and Kate Middleton\’s second child. Once a girl was born, another waiting game began for the announcement of the baby\’s name. Millions of people checked social media and news […]

The Path to a Million Followers

Brand Strategy, Implement, Social Media Marketing, Web Development

What do SpongeBob Squarepants, the New England Patriots, and Ryan Seacrest have in common? They all have over million followers on Twitter. Yes, 1,000,000 followers. While the average number of followers is 208, having a hundred thousand or even a million followers is not out of the question. But how do you get there? The […]

How Shareable is Your Facebook Profile

Brand Strategy, Evolve, Social Media Marketing, Web Development

With over 800 million users every day, Facebook is a force to be reckoned with. While getting your business profile liked is important, it can only be successful if those that follow your page also share your content with others. Your share-ability often determines the reach you have on this powerful social site. Keep these […]

Why Experience Matters in a Social Media Maverick

Approach, Marketing, Social Media Marketing

What do you look for in potential employees for your marketing firm? What skills do you find impressive? What traits do you have on your checklist? Hiring a professional for your marketing needs can be a tough task. While experience isn\’t everything, it can be a huge benefit when looking for your next social media […]

A Step-by-Step Guide to Spring Cleaning your Pinterest Account

Implement, Social Media Marketing

A Pinterest account is a great way for a business to share with the world their products and services. Much like the home though it can become cluttered with too much content and incorrect or misplaced information. Taking time to spring clean your account can help you gain more followers while reinforcing your brand\’s image. […]

Why Online Business Profiles Matter and How to Check Them

Implement, Social Media Marketing

How accurate are your company\’s online profiles? Review sites such a Yelp are increasingly becoming one of the most popular ways consumers are discovering companies online. For this reason alone, accurate profiles can mean the difference between a thriving business and one heading downhill. Investigating further into how your business is portrayed online can help […]

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