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Best Tips for Successful Social Media and Digital Marketing in 2014

yMarketingMatters

Social media and digital marketing are going to grow even stronger in 2014. These are no longer “nice to have”, but “must have” for your business. Having a social media and marketing strategy and plan is crucial to your success in 2014. Set aside a budget in your 2014 plan for social media advertising.

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How These 6 Women-Owned Small Businesses Are Doing Good

Buffer Social

Contrary to their name, small businesses provide big dividends to the U.S. And while the industry is mostly dominated by men, women are increasingly making gains as small business owners. Minority-owned companies account for 50 percent of these businesses. Another promising statistic?

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2014 Is The Year Of Social Metrics

Small Business Mavericks

I believe this is a trend you are going to see more and more of in the next few years – starting in 2014. Facebook is a big traffic referral source for a lot of websites – especially business-to-consumer sites. Other social media sites that do well in sending traffic to websites include: YouTube. StumbleUpon.

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Kick-Start 2014 with Trends and Insights from Mitch Joel

Writtent Blog

I’m sure you’ve watched a YouTube video on your smartphone? MitchJoel: I’m sure you’ve also watched a YouTube video on your computer, and I’m sure you’ve watched a youtube video on your TV, and on your Apple TV. It’s like what YouTube is doing with their ‘trueview’ advertising.

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5 Things To Keep In Your SEO List For 2015

Small Business Mavericks

As the 2014 year wraps up, the predictions and lists for 2015 are starting to roll out. Videos — because YouTube is the second largest search engine in the world. SEO for Small Business responsive websites SEO' The challenge is doing what you planned, right? What is on your SEO list for 2015?

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How to Use WhatsApp for Business: Tips and Tools

Hootsuite

It can be used for business, too. WhatsApp Business was created specifically with small business owners in mind. If you’ve never considered adding a WhatsApp Business account into your brand’s social strategy, we’ll explore why that might be a good idea. To get started, you need a WhatsApp Business account.

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47 Superb Social Media Marketing Stats and Facts

Webbiquity SMM

All 100 of the top global brands maintain at least one company YouTube channel, and more than half (27 of 50) of CEOs in top global companies have appeared in a company video. 64% of sales reps say they closed at least one deal in 2014 directly from social media use. Top executives: social media marketing is for thee, but not for me.