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Pay to Play: Seven Ways Social Media is Getting More Expensive

Social Media Strategery

billion industry. The social media arms race benefits no one. Unfortunately, it’s only going to get more difficult as brands compete in a social media arms race. Increasingly, to compete effectively in social media, brands realize that to play, they must pay. It’s become overwhelming. Increasing reach.

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An Introduction to Social Media for Business

Sprout Social

Social media allows smaller companies to compete against some of the larger businesses to reach more customers. One of the biggest advantages of social media marketing is it’s less reliant on a large budget. Being successful with social media for business comes down to creativity and engagement.

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Why Your Blog Isn’t Growing and How to Make It A Success

ProBlogger

Get on social media. People spend more time on social networking platforms than other sites. In 2014, Facebook reported that the average user spends 17 minutes on the site every day. If you want to get a reader’s attention, then you need to have a social media presence. You’re not taking things seriously.

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Time Sensitive: How to Reach 100,000,000 Unique Visitors in Just 6 Months

Viper Chill

Not actual crack, of course, but crack in the form of content that they just have to share with their friends on the world’s most popular social network. Started a browser-based game in 2009 that still makes $500/day now in 2014. — Scott DeLong (@scottintheworld) January 14, 2014. Two Reasons You Must Act Now.

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104 Fascinating Social Media and Marketing Statistics for 2014 (and 2015)

Webbiquity SMM

63% of millennials say they stay updated on brands through social networks; 51% say social opinions influence their purchase decisions; and 46% “count on social media” when buying online. ( leaderswest Digital Marketing Journal ). Social Fresh ). 15 Social Media Marketing Stats. Jeff Bullas ).

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Highlights from ProBlogger Event 2013 #PBEVENT

ProBlogger

I think Trevor young gave one of the best summations of our industry. They are telling stories that resonate with their audience, growing their following organically through word-of-mouth not only through their blogs but also social networks, and building their brands in accelerated fashion. Of community rather than markets.

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How to Build a Profitable Website in 2015 in the Best Niche Online

Viper Chill

There is actually far more money to be made in industries you don’t care about. While it’s possible to make big money from industries that have no interest to you – I’m talking outside of traditional paid ads and affiliate marketing here – it’s rare. There’s David Blaine with 420,000 fans.

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