Marketing on social media has evolved and become more dynamic than ever. Through the years, new formats have been popping up, challenging business owners and marketers to keep up and find more engaging ways to reach their audiences.
One of these formats? Video.
[Read more…]The hardest part of any freelancing business is getting more clients. You have a skill and expertise, unfortunately you don’t have enough people to show it to though, and you’re not having the kind of growth you want.
We get it.
When freelancers think of obtaining new clients on social media their minds often drift towards LinkedIn and Facebook. Twitter is a highly underutilized platform for obtaining high-quality clients for your freelancing business, which is being over looked by most freelancers right now.
[Read more…]The world of social media marketing is buzzing with its hottest word – “ephemeral content”. Also referred to as temporary content because it lasts for 24 hours before vanishing from the platform, this type of content is by no means new, as it was introduced by Snapchat back in 2011.
So, what’s the reason for the buzz?
Well, it turns out that self-destructing content is actually a powerful tool for all kinds of marketing and promotion.
[Read more…]Let me guess: You are swamped with things to do, aren’t you?
As a blogger, not only would you have to create content for your website regularly (which would often take hours), but you’d also need to find clients, keep track of industry trends, polish your writing skills, and so much more. (That is, if you want to sustain yourself as a full-time blogger.)
With all the things on your plate, you’ll barely have enough time to market your website. [Read more…]
In the world of digital marketing, the debate about whether organic or paid is best rages on. And for good reason, because whether you’re talking about PPC, organic search or paid advertising, they all have benefits to consider.
Much the same can be said in the world of social media marketing. In fact, research shows that 86 percent of marketers now combine paid and organic social media tactics to achieve their goals. But, if resources are tight, the choice between paid and organic social media marketing can be a difficult one to make, although the simple fact that you’re considering both shows you’re on the right track.
In this article, we’re going to frame the argument for both an organic and paid-for social media marketing strategy, giving you the benefits of each to help you make the right decision for you and your business. [Read more…]
Email marketing and SEO campaigns are often thought of as two separate modalities, but the practices are far more intertwined than you might realize.
In August of 2015, Google received a patent which the company initially applied for in 2012 that allows the search engine to employ the metrics it harvests from Gmail spam filters to improve its search results.
The patent essentially serves as a way for Google to apply negative email indicators derived from its spam data and to impact the rankings of the brands sending low-quality communications. [Read more…]
Perhaps one of the biggest buzzphrases in the world of content marketing seems to be, “SEO content writing.” Of course, it’s important to make sure search engines can index your website, but your content needs to appeal to people as well.
According to Neil Patel, this is one of the biggest challenges content marketers face. But it’s vital to master if you’re going to be successful. [Read more…]
Instagram is one of the most popular social media channels at the moment. With different features focused on helping users share their visual content to followers, the platform allows businesses to build a more vibrant community to engage with their respective brands.
In fact, the Instagram train is more than picking up steam. The number of brands predicted to use Instagram as part of their social media strategy in 2017 is 70.7%, edging out Twitter for the top spot. [Read more…]
With over 500 million monthly active users, bloggers and marketers continue to increase their adoption of Instagram in their promotion strategies.
According to statistics, about 48.5% of businesses use Instagram for marketing, and this number is expected to increase to 70.7% by the year 2017. Moreover, 75% of users interact with brands and visit their websites – making Instagram one of the best social media vehicles for increasing blog traffic. [Read more…]
Don’t you sometimes wish that all you had to do was to write and publish posts? Brainstorm ideas, create articles that you yourself would read, and hit that publish button.
These days, it seems that that’s not enough – especially if you’re blogging for business purposes, like startups and small businesses. It doesn’t matter if you’re a startup founder or a small business owner – having a blog is a crucial part of your strategy.
That being said, simply setting up a blog for your startup and not considering it as an integral part of your business is a waste of your time. You might as well not create a blog in the first place. [Read more…]
