As we approach the midpoint of 2016, it has become quite clear that social media are a viable marketing platform for business. As we discussed earlier, social media shouldn’t take the place of a well-designed website. However social media can be a great way to interact with customers and build brand loyalty.
So what are some social media trends in 2016? How can you take advantage of social media trends for your business?
Written by: Staff | June 7, 2016
Ever wondered how your competitors got those star ratings to appear on Google search results? Those reviews grab your attention, don’t they? Those ratings sway your decision on which service or business you’ll choose, right?
It isn’t just a blog saying it, this stuff is science. Science.
So let’s set some goals and get started.
Written by: Staff | March 4, 2016
Facebook, Twitter, SnapChat, Vine, YouTube, LinkedIn, Google+, FourSquare, Yelp, Gryzzl (OK, that one is fictional): there is always something new to remember. It may seem easier to avoid jumping on the train and instead take a nap in the train station. Or it may be tempting to use these free social platforms to market your business and neglect a proper website.
As endless as the platforms may seem, there is a good middle ground to successfully market your small business online. You just have to view social media platforms as what they are: a marketing tool to reach out to potential and current customers and bring them to your business.
Written by: Staff | February 18, 2016
Last summer I went on vacation and wanted to secure the house in my absence. To do this, I got a sticky note and wrote “do not enter” and stuck it on my front door. Satisfied with all of my assets being properly secured, I left for a week out of state. When I returned I couldn’t figure out why my house had been ransacked. They even took my peanut butter!
Does that story sound completely ridiculous? Likely. Are you doing the exact same thing when you pick an insanely easy-to-crack password? You bet.
Written by: Staff | February 4, 2016