yMarketingMatters

JUNE 4, 2013

You need to leverage this with a strong presence on major social channels like Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Google+ for real-time communication and service with your customers. This should be the year that your small business becomes confident and adept at social media. This has critical implications for business.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 19, 2016

Social media use isn’t quite universal—but it’s getting close. population now has at least one social networking profile; more than half use two or more social networks. The number of worldwide social media users is projected to grow from 2.1 10 Stats About Social Media Demographics.

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ProBlogger

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Today we delve into the world of giving your blog a shake-up for 2014 when you’re a bit weary of the same-old same-old. One day, a post about bus stop ads, the next day, how to set-up PDFs to open at screen height, and another day, musings on a new social network. There was no focus. I have focus—a roadmap.

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yMarketingMatters

JUNE 4, 2013

You need to leverage this with a strong presence on major social channels like Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Google+ for real-time communication and service with your customers. This should be the year that your small business becomes confident and adept at social media. This has critical implications for business.

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Ari Herzog

MAY 7, 2014

I helped small business owners, large business managers, nonprofit directors, and anyone in between with social media. kimgarst) May 7, 2014. I’m also scheduling 1-on-1 trainings with micro/small business owners to teach them the fundamentals of Facebook and LinkedIn. Steve Jobs. Thanks kindly.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 25, 2015

The momentum grew in 2014 and thousands of corporations, small businesses and startups invested heavily in content creation. Share your content on social networks, create engaging and educational email courses, and write eBooks and Whitepapers on industry issues. This is a guest contribution from Jawad Khan.

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yMarketingMatters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

The app is one of the most popular social networks worldwide. of social network users will use Instagram. Demographics: 28% of adult internet users used Instagram in 2015, up from 26% in September 2014 ( Source ). Posting often, with intention, helps you to continue to increase engagement. Statista.com ].

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Writtent Blog

JULY 10, 2013

Cultural shifts can eat a weak marketing strategy for lunch, which is why it’s crucial for small businesses to immerse themselves in the realities of mobile, and adapt to the change. Mobile devices will account for 25% of global internet traffic by 2014. 15% of time on mobile internet is spent on social networking websites.

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Pam Moore

MARCH 19, 2020

Data driven decisions will rule and empower them to fully embrace the best of social network curation features such as Instagram TV (IGTV.) We launched our Social Zoom Factor podcast in 2014 as a test to see if our audience would like it. The social networks are making it easy for us. Voice search.

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Pam Moore

JANUARY 19, 2020

Data driven decisions will rule and empower them to fully embrace the best of social network curation features such as Instagram TV (IGTV.) We launched our Social Zoom Factor podcast in 2014 as a test to see if our audience would like it. The social networks are making it easy for us. Voice search.

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Just a year later, in 2014, it would reach only about six percent of its fans. That means for every 100 fans of a Page, an organic post will reach, on average, only five or fewer people 1 These data are from a research by Social@Ogilvy. Test new social media networks. Amino Apps – a network of niche communities.

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yMarketingMatters

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Social Media is the Game Changer. It’s obvious that social media will continue to have a significant impact in 2014 on marketers and business owners: They now have the ability to reach out and communicate on a personal level with their target audience on a daily basis. Reduced marketing expenses. Improved sales.

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Social Media Marketing

APRIL 3, 2013

Take a look at the star-studded (okay, Internet stars) video they produced to announce it: Industry More small business owners say they find LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube more effective than previously. Storify is a platform that allows you to curate content from other social networks - videos, tweets, blog posts, etc.

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Buffer Social

JUNE 30, 2017

Ellen DeGeneres’ selfie that took the social media world by storm is the epitome of everything that is awesome about social media. Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) March 3, 2014. Two, it shows just how light-hearted, yet powerful social media can be. If only Bradley’s arm was longer. Best photo ever.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 23, 2016

Despite the growing popularity, social media for business is still put on the back burner for a lot of organizations. There’s skepticism around its effectiveness for local or small businesses because we see huge brands like Coca-Cola, Nike and Starbucks get all the success. The Benefits of Social Media for Business.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 20, 2015

Image credit: Cox Business. What’s more, as reported here previously , LinkedIn is the top social network for B2B marketing; 83% of marketers say they prefer to use LinkedIn for distributing B2B content. 10 Steps To Use LinkedIn For Small Business by MarketingThink.

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Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Though the use of social media and social networks for marketing is now nearly ubiquitous, and 78% of companies have dedicated social media teams, many marketers sill struggle with certain aspects of social marketing, such as formalizing strategies and measuring results. Social Media Marketing Guides.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 7, 2022

Running off a cellular network, WhatsApp also gives its users the ability to make and receive calls through audio or video channels. The platform also boasts WhatsApp Business , an app that makes it quick and easy for small businesses to communicate and connect with customers to sell products and services.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

So, make sure your links work, that audiences are able to “check out as a guest” if possible, and don’t force them to purchase from the social networks only (as some people still don’t feel comfortable entering their credit card info on social media). Is Paid Social Media Worthwhile for Small Business Selling to B2B Audiences?

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Pam Moore

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Smart marketers and leading brands both big and small know that content is at the core of every social conversation with prospects, current customers, online community members and more. The social networks simply provides a medium for brands and marketers to communicate in unique and personal ways with other human beings.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 17, 2011

How are consumers and b2b decision makers using social media in their buying processes? Which social media platforms are most effective at influencing buyer behavior? How do the audiences differ across various social networks? What Americans Do Online: Social Media And Games Dominate Activity by Nielsen Wire.

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Small Business Mavericks

JUNE 28, 2013

LinkedIn has become the social networking haven for business-to-business enterprises. If you cater to businesses, then LinkedIn should definitely be your destination. Not only are they growing the business pages, but they’re growing. Social Media business pages LinkedIn social networking'

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Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 8, 2013

The use of social media and social networks for marketing has rapidly advanced in the past few years from the “should I do it?” ” level to the current “how do I measure and optimize social media marketing efforts?” 500 companies use at least one major social media platform. 90% of Inc.

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Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Despite the reputation Google+ has in some circles for being the social network that everyone has joined but no one uses , marketers are increasing viewing it as a vital platform for branding and engagement. Are You Pumping Up Your Google Plus Strategy in 2014? 3 Reasons to Dust Off Your Google Plus Business Page by SteamFeed.

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Socialmedia.biz

OCTOBER 29, 2016

Even worse, the bright spotlight of social media could turn a minor mistake into a potential legal disaster. Every social network is a unique world of its own, with separate sets of best practices. Rebekah is the CMO of the social-media engagement app Post Planner , and she co-founded the digital marketing agency Imagine WOW.

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Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

What role does social play in a brand’s overall online visibility? How does social media use differ in B2B vs. B2C companies? Between large and small businesses? are now active on at least one social network, up from 67% in 2012 and just 8% in 2005. Social Media Today ). Social Media Today ).

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Webbiquity SMM

MAY 23, 2017

With enviable presence on all prominent social networks, GE’s social strategy across platforms is just as creative as its diverse suite of products. In fact, spending for online videos has gone up 114% since 2014. Defeats the purpose of ‘being more human,’ doesn’t it?

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yMarketingMatters

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Note that these tactics apply across the board for both large and small businesses , in both B2C AND B2B , as all people are “consumers”; this is now P2P, People-2-People marketing! Consumers Are Social. 65% of American adults now use social networking sites – a nearly tenfold jump in the past decade. (

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 3, 2010

An Enormous Opportunity The huge (and expanding) reach of social media, and its relatively low cost (at least from a production fees perspective) makes it an incredibly attractive proposition for marketers. Forrester Research shows that from 2009-2014, U.S.

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Navolutions

JANUARY 2, 2014

2013 was a downright bizarre year for SEO, which is why you’re bound to see all sorts of wacky predictions for 2014. Funnily enough, my biggest post of the year was an in-depth article on how Walmart leverages “no brainer” Facebook content for massive social networking. What is Next for SEO in 2014?

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Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Which social networking site is used by 92% of senior marketing executives? What social media tool helps small business double their reach on Twitter? How do B2B social media marketing practices differ from B2C companies? How much do small businesses spend on search engine marketing?

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 5, 2016

7 Ways to Promote Your Slideshare Presentation by Maximize Social Business. It is also a social network, a platform for marketing visual content in many different forms, and an essential part of a solid social media strategy. 7 Outstanding Content Marketing Tips for Small Businesses by Search Engine Watch.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 17, 2016

It’s no longer a question of whether or not your brand should be on social media, but how can you best use sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to grow your business. Choosing Your Social Networks. Set your strategy up for success right out the gate by choosing the best social networks for your brand.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 19, 2014

My friends over at Social Media Examiner just released their 2014 Social Media Marketing Industry Report. It’s a survey of 2,800 marketers from around the world, asking about their attitudes and plans for social media usage. It’s not a social network, it’s a content network with a comments layer.

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Visually SM

OCTOBER 20, 2014

This post was originally published on Feb 4, 2014, and updated on Dec 2015. Considering TweetDeck is specifically tailored for Twitter, it may not be the best tool for those looking to simultaneously manage various social networks in one place. However, there are a couple unique features that set Sprout Social apart.

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