How to Use Pinterest for Business: A Beginner’s Guide
John Hughes • updated:
As a business owner, you’re likely already familiar with social media marketing. However, many companies only focus on traditional platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. Yet there are numerous other sites out there that offer just as much potential value – such as Pinterest for business.
How to Perform a Killer Social Media Audit in 5 Steps
John Hughes • updated:
A strong social media presence is essential for any business. Without it, you’re unlikely to hit certain goals, especially concerning visibility and sales. However, simply crafting a strategy isn’t enough to make it a success.
15 of the Best Digital Marketing Tools for Content Marketing
John Hughes • updated:
If you’re looking to build an audience and drive conversions through content marketing, you’ll need all the help you can get. This includes using the best digital marketing tools for content marketing you can find. Fortunately, there are solutions to help you create and promote content, collaborate more effectively, save time, better target your audience, and much more. It’s easier than you might think to build a flexible, powerful toolbox for all your marketing needs. In this post, we’re going to introduce you to 15 digital marketing tools for content marketing. However, let’s first talk a little about why these solutions are so important!
How to Build a Data-Driven Marketing Campaign on Social Media
John Hughes • updated:
Putting together an effective social media marketing campaign takes a lot of time and effort. Developing a solid plan and choosing the right platforms are key steps in the process. However, all this work will be for naught if you fail to use a data-driven marketing approach.
8 Foolproof Call-to-Action Examples (And Why They Work)
Raelene Morey • updated:
Call-to-action examples vary widely across the marketing verticals, but they’re always very deliberate, including on social media. That might run counter to your intuition: isn’t social media supposed to ephemeral, playful, and authentic?
When and How to Hire a Social Media Manager for Your Business
Jade Benjamin • updated:
The realm of social media is complex and fast-paced. It is easy to be overwhelmed by the task of managing your business’s online presence. Whether you are trying to find a Meet Edgar alternative or develop a Twitter marketing strategy, keeping up with social media platforms and communities can time-consuming and confusing. Having a knowledgeable and dedicated expert to direct social media efforts can maximize your results and grow your business.
How to Build a Brand on Social Media as a Creative
Dianna Gunn • updated:
The internet has created an endless number of opportunities for creative professionals. All you need to become your own boss is a creative skill and a domain name, or so the popular refrain goes. In the early days of the internet, it was even true. But today there’s an endless amount of competition on every website, and no amount of skill or talent will ensure the success of your career. You also need to understand how to build a brand.
5 Essential Social Media Metrics Every Business Owner Should Be Tracking
John Hughes • updated:
Social media marketing is both an art and a science. As you become a more proficient marketer, you’ll be able to rely on your intuition and expertise to some extent. However, if you really want to know how your campaigns are performing, it’s vital to keep a close eye on your social media metrics.
3 Free Ways to Add Click-to-Tweet Links to Your WordPress Blog for More Shares
Megan Jones • updated:
Twitter now has over 330 million monthly active users, sending over 500 million tweets a day. This makes it an ideal platform to promote your content and reach a wider audience. One way to do this is to add Click-to-Tweet functionality to your WordPress website. By displaying highlighted tweetable sentences amongst your articles, you will encourage readers to share this content, helping to raise your profile on Twitter and gain new followers.
6 Steps to Optimize Your LinkedIn Company Page
John Hughes • updated:
You’ve no doubt heard of LinkedIn, the social networking site aimed at making business connections and assisting with job hunting. You may even have your own personal profile there. However, unless you have a LinkedIn company page set up and optimized for your business, you’re not making the most you can out of the platform.
How to Write a Bio for Business Profiles on Social Media
Megan Jones • updated:
Writing a company bio, and adapting it to suit the many different social media channels, is not an easy process. Each social media site has different parameters for account bios. And each audience has different needs and expectations as to what information your bio should display. That’s why we have put together this guide on ‘How to write a bio’, walking you through exact specifications, and top tips, for each social media channel bio.
How to Develop a Social Media Marketing Plan for Your Business (In 6 Steps)
John Hughes • updated:
No matter what type of business you’re running or how big (or small) it is, marketing via social media is vital. There are now more than 2.8 billion social media users across the globe – which means these platforms are your best way to reach a large audience. To do so, however, you’ll need a strong social media marketing plan.
The Only IFTTT Tutorial You Need – Here’s How to Use IFTTT for Social Media Marketing
John Hughes • updated:
Social media marketing is an immensely effective way to grow your audience and increase conversions. However, it can also take up a lot of time and effort. Given this, it’s worth looking for tools that can help you automate this type of marketing – such as by using an IFTTT applet.
10 of the Best Social Media Monitoring Tools to Help You Understand Your Audience
Dianna Gunn • updated:
Experimenting with different social media strategies based on what sounds exciting and interesting might result in a few successes, but if you want continuous growth for your social media presence, you need to base your strategies on data. That’s where social media monitoring tools come in.
How to Develop a Social Media Branding Strategy in 5 Steps
John Hughes • updated:
Most social media sites are designed to be simple enough for even a child to use. Therefore, it’s easy to assume that carrying out social media marketing for your business is just as simple. However, you won’t get far without some preparation – including developing a strong social media branding strategy.
The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Graphic Design
Joe Warnimont • updated:
Studies show that when a person listens to information about a certain subject, they’re only able to recall about 10% of that information when asked about it later. On the other hand, when the same information is portrayed as an image and seen by the person, they’re able to remember 65% of the details. That’s why social media graphic design is so important.
How to Optimize Your Twitter Business Account in 5 Simple Steps
John Hughes • updated:
Setting up a Twitter account is so easy that practically anyone can do it. However, instead of just going through the basic steps and calling it a day, you’ll want to spend some time optimizing your profile. This increases the likelihood of gathering lots of dedicated followers, as well as your chances of showing up in relevant searches.
TubeBuddy for YouTube: How to Build a Video Marketing Strategy With It
Dianna Gunn • updated:
YouTube can be one of the most powerful marketing tools in your online arsenal, but the sheer volume of content makes building a successful company channel a challenge. You need a coherent marketing strategy, high quality videos, and regular content and strategy audits to evaluate your progress and change course as necessary.