The first twt is forever embedded in our minds, with co-founder Jack Dorsey broadcasting a few words, which is probably akin to “Hello World”.
just setting up my twttr
— Jack (@jack) March 21, 2006
Who would have thought that 10 years later, Twitter would be a dominant force in our lives – both personal and professional? [Read more…]
Based on the trending ecommerce tactics, tools, and platforms throughout 2015, online marketers were able to predict the trends that will play a major role in the ecommerce world this 2016. By adapting to these trends, marketers are able to keep up with competition while improving sales and boosting the growth of their businesses.
If you want to stay competitive and push your business toward ultimate success, then you should adapt to these 5 trends in the ecommerce industry that can maximize your sales. [Read more…]
By this time, every brick and mortar business recognize the need for an online presence. They build websites, either using DIY website builders or hiring pros to do the job. They also recognize the need for a business blog and invest in it in varying degrees.
If you’re a blogger for a company, or you treat your blog as a business (which you should, actually), then one of your priorities is to get people to know about your blog. You need to find your way up the search engine rankings in order to get the eyeballs you need. [Read more…]
WWE has a special place in the hearts of a lot of people in spite of probably even more people not caring about it. The past couple of days has shown, however, just how popular WWE still is.
A couple of years ago, Shane McMahon, son of WWE owner Vince McMahon went his own way, naturally causing a ruckus. So when the announcement that the wayward son is coming back made the rounds, fans quickly picked up on the scoop. [Read more…]
Content marketing. Social media marketing.
There is so much importance placed on online marketing that it is easy to understand why some bloggers have difficulty navigating these waters. Not to mention the fact that there is a plethora of bloggers.
How do you actually get a chance to get that one “tiny” break that might propel your blog to the front of the pack? (Or at least somewhere in that area.)
One technique that is definitely worth doing: influencer marketing. [Read more…]
Blogger outreach is an important element if you want to take your blog to the next level. As it often has been said, you cannot rely on publishing excellent content alone. You need to get the word out about what you have to say.
If you do not have a blogger outreach strategy, then take a look at this: The Art of Outreach: How to Build Relationships with Fellow Bloggers.
When reaching out to other bloggers, there is one thing that you cannot avoid: sending emails. Sure, there is always Twitter and other platforms, but more often than not, you go back to email.
And that is where an effective email signature comes in. [Read more…]
If you’re reading this article, then your site or sites are probably optimized exclusively for the English-speaking audience. You’ve also probably never considered translating your website to cater to the non-English speaking audience. By the end of this article, you will come to realize why you’ve been missing out big time.
Some people might think that English is the primary language of the internet as well as the entire world of online commerce. But the truth is; English is only spoken by 32.8% of the entire online community. And as the competition gets smaller, this measly number gets even smaller. [Read more…]
Blogging is not limited to writing and hitting the publish button anymore. Sure, you can do that, but you’re being lazy and irresponsible as a blogger if you do.
With the Internet overflowing with content, we know that bloggers cannot – and should not – sit back wait for eyeballs. Social media is the game changer. The way you handle your social media campaign can be the deal maker or breaker for your blog.
As such, it is critical that you know social media platforms, their ins and outs.
There are so many case studies, surveys, and statistics shared all over the place that it can be confusing at times. To help you gain some focus, here is the ultimate social media cheat sheet for 2016. [Read more…]
New Year. New start.
That’s how it usually goes, doesn’t it? And, perhaps you are thinking along the same lines when it comes to your blogging endeavors. You may not be planning on dropping your current blog, but the idea of entering a new niche is not uncommon at the start of a new year.
While one of the major factors when choosing a new niche to enter is profitability, choosing a niche based on its impact on society is great way to go. If your way of thinking is aligned with the latter, then here are some ideas for a blog niche that will make a difference. [Read more…]
It’s the end of the year once again, and as with all things, a lot of changes have taken place in the blogging and social media landscape in last 11 (12ish) months. One can argue that there are some things that remain the same (e.g. Content. Content. Content!), but shifts in trends cannot be ignored.
In terms of social media, it has evolved into a complex, yet more useful tool. It’s a permanent part of everyday life now and is affected by things happening in the real world. Take Facebook for example, which is now monitoring itself in the wake of terrorist attacks. Social media is even being used by law enforcement to fight crime. [Read more…]
