Growing Pains: The Evolution of Instagram and 3 of the Newest Updates
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Posted on May 24, 2016 at 18:20 PM
Instagram is now a mammoth in the realm of social media platforms. With well over 300 million active monthly users, fans of this photo-centric platform have proven their loyalty with over 30 billion photos to date. That’s 5 times more photos than people on the earth, just FYI. Following closely behind Facebook in usage, Instagram […]
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How the Web Was Won: Pay-Per-Click 101
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Posted on August 11, 2015 at 13:03 PM
For many businesses, pay-per-click advertising is a staple among the many facets of their comprehensive marketing strategy. For others, however, it is an elusive creature that always slips through the grasp of their understanding, leaving them scratching their heads and wondering exactly what it does and why they need to be doing it. Let’s have […]
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The Award for Most Improved Goes To…Social Media! 3 New Features That Will Make Your Company Look Hip
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Posted on March 30, 2015 at 13:04 PM
Sure, we all have days when we scream at our computers, yelling obscenities at our social media platforms for all of their limitations and drama. No? Maybe that’s just me. Social media trends are constantly changing, sometimes leaving us scratching our heads as to who came up with THAT idea. However, there were some positive […]
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It Pays to be Social! No really, Facebook’s Update Makes Businesses Pay to Play
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Posted on December 10, 2014 at 14:55 PM
Over 1 billion people use Facebook every month (1.35 billion, to be exact). Understandably, that’s a lot of stuff clogging up the news feed. A new update, which rolls out mid-January 2015, will filter out unpaid promotional posts that businesses post as regular status updates in user news feeds. With the average person on Facebook […]
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5 Reasons Why Your Social Media is Bombing and You Don’t Even Know It
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Posted on August 01, 2014 at 15:42 PM
Social media campaigning can sometimes be an elusive concept to execute successfully. Navigating the social media landscape is a system of trial and error, and discovering the sweet spot in your marketing can be like experiencing a unicorn sighting. Instead, you may have settled on a complacent, comfortable campaign because frankly, it’s better than doing […]
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5 Face-Palms: Social Media No’s-No’s Continued
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Posted on July 23, 2014 at 15:41 PM
Last month, we held a short presentation about the do’s and don’ts of social media. Not surprisingly, we’ve come across even more face-palm moments captured on social media for the world to see, including some cross-over into print and other marketing avenues. The results are both mind-boggling and hilarious. Let the fun begin: Don’t Use Unrelated […]
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The Social Media Lowdown: How to Differentiate Your Social Media Strategy
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Posted on April 08, 2014 at 15:26 PM
For some, social media is a playground of opportunity. For others, it’s the bane of their existence, where they struggle to understand the platforms, audiences, and the ever-elusive art of the perfect post. Fret not; we have some tips that may help you navigate the waters. Facebook and Google+: ‘The Country Club Luncheon’ (rubbing elbows […]
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Use Hashtags Sparingly on Facebook: A Single One Will Do and Here’s Why
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Posted on April 06, 2014 at 15:23 PM
Hashtags are stellar ways to quickly distribute information about trending topics. Twitter is a great platform for this, but Instagram sits on the throne and rules the hashtag kingdom. By making pictures easily discoverable, users find new connections with each other in ways that other platforms can only dream of. Instagram is known for its […]
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It Pays to be Original: How to Make Sure Your Facebook Business Posts Show Up in the News Feed
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Posted on April 05, 2014 at 15:22 PM
Facebook regularly updates their news feed algorithms, much to the dismay of online marketers who scramble to keep up with the ever-changing landscape. The most recent update has perhaps been the most unwelcome of all for businesses. The importance of status updates has decreased for brands, simply because they generally see less overall engagement than […]
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B2B’s, Don’t “B” Crazy: You Still Need to Engage on Social Media
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Posted on April 03, 2014 at 15:02 PM
You’re a B2B business. Your customers are other businesses, which means you rarely deal with consumers directly. You may be thinking there’s no point in having a presence on social media. After all, you aren’t talking to consumers, so why bother? We’re glad you asked. A study by IDG Research has shown that businesses are […]
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