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JULY 23, 2013

Given that more than 90% of both business-to-business and local consumer purchases now begin with online search, search engine optimization (SEO) has become essential for business success. You can often find the most authoritative (in the eyes of the search engines) directories specific to your type of business simply by searching for them.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Facebook “Likes” The article argues in his post that “the vast majority of people who click the ‘like’ button will never return to the site of their own accord. This isn’t to say that Facebook should be a central part of every company’s social strategy. Search Engine Visibility.

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JANUARY 2, 2013

B2B buyers are most likely to share useful vendor content via email (79%), followed by LinkedIn (53%), Twitter (39%) and Facebook (18%). Women make up the larger share of users on Facebook (58% to 42%) and are a slightly larger share on Twitter (52% to 48%) while men are the predominate users of LinkedIn (63% to 37%) and Google+ (71% to 29%).

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AUGUST 26, 2014

So the question is–are there things that today’s B2B marketers can learn from history, specifically, the tremendous success of Facebook and the rise, fall and possible resurrection of Myspace? From its founding, Myspace took off like a rocket ship while Facebook had a much slower ascension from launch. My answer is certainly–yes!

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MAY 6, 2014

.” The full-day conference will feature an impressive array of speakers this year, leading sessions on topics ranging from social community management, social marketing analytics , social media advertising, and content marketing, to social SEO and brand evangelism.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

As noted in the introduction, “Every contemporary marketing book is dedicated to the topic of social media, whether it be Facebook, return on investment, content, or customer relations. Contrast that with an online advertisement, which has value only as long as it is active; as soon as the ad comes down, its value evaporates.

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JUNE 25, 2012

online or print advertising, trade shows, telemarketing, direct mail) according to research from HubSpot. But the larger factor is SEO: the longer a blog is actively contributed to, the more content there will be for search engines to index, the more links it will attract, and hence the more search-driven traffic it will enjoy.

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JUNE 25, 2012

online or print advertising, trade shows, telemarketing, direct mail) according to research from HubSpot. But the larger factor is SEO: the longer a blog is actively contributed to, the more content there will be for search engines to index, the more links it will attract, and hence the more search-driven traffic it will enjoy.

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MAY 10, 2011

Yet a Bazaarvoice/CMO Club study showed that only 15% of CMOs could point to a “significant return&# from Facebook marketing efforts, while 9% report no ROI and 35% basically had no idea. Publishing has historically relied on advertising, or sponsorships, to pay for content production. What should they promote? Here are 20 ideas.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

LinkedIn is firmly ensconced among the “big 3″ social networks for marketing and business purposes, and though its base of 80 million members is far smaller than the 600 million users of Facebook, its impact in B2B marketing is larger. Blogs represent 50%, Facebook 47% and…Twitter scores 41%.”.

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AUGUST 18, 2012

What the best day of the week is for Facebook posting? This means that for every Facebook share, only nine people visited the story. Even the largest stories on Facebook are the product of lots of intimate sharing—not one person sharing and hundreds of thousands of people clicking.” BtoB Magazine ). Marketing Charts ).

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MAY 3, 2011

Angie is also a Search Engine Watch columnist and speaks at national events including SMX, SES, and OMS. Eve is the author of Social Media for the CEO: The Why and ROI of Social Media for the CEO of Today and Tomorrow and CEO of Social Media Delivered, a firm that helps companies leverage LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook & blogs.

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OCTOBER 13, 2010

Another excellent free tool for finding relevant influencers across the social media sphere, Social Mention is a real-time social search engine that also provides alerts and a cool buzz-monitoring widget you can add to your website or blog. Share this on Facebook. Social Mention. Budget: We don’t need no stinkin’ budget.

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JANUARY 12, 2011

You’re only in advertising because you couldn’t hack it in medicine.’ Expanding on Janet’s advice above, Beth Hrusch reminds us that keeping readers in mind is critical too, and provides seven tips for optimizing press releases for both search engines and people. Share this on Facebook. ‘Loser. Related Post.

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JULY 18, 2012

A potential Google killer , Facebook killer or even Twitter killer may not do it with superior technology, but simply with a better user experience. Granted, even with its never-ending UI changes, Facebook is easy enough to use even for technophobic grandmas. I’ll wait. Let us know in the comments below how long it took.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

This means that more than 250 million tweets and 800 million Facebook status updates are now published every single day. 48% of these consumers responded to a retailer’s offer posted on Facebook or Twitter. 83% use Facebook and 53% are on Twitter, though that gap is expected to narrow by 2014 due to rapid growth in Twitter use.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

As noted in 21 (of the) Best Facebook Guides, Tools and Rants of 2012 So Far a few months back, Facebook remains the 800-pound gorilla of the social networking world. It’s now exceeded one billion users, and as noted below, 80% of all businesses maintain an active Facebook presence. Will Facebook lose ground to Google+?

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DECEMBER 27, 2011

You know the statistics : Facebook is the most popular method for sharing online content. 85% of B2B journalists are on Facebook. 61 of the world’s 100 largest companies maintain Facebook brand pages, as do 71% of B2B firms. How can I design my company’s Facebook page for maximum impact?

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MARCH 26, 2012

by Search Engine Land. 6 SEO Jedi Tactics to Try Before Turning to the Dark Side by Search Engine Watch. Contending that “The days of search engine optimization (SEO) as a critical audience-driving strategy for digital publishers are numbered. What Wins In Google Universal Search? Videos, Images & Google!

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JUNE 10, 2014

” Grant Tilus and Katy Katz of Collegis discussed the virtual demise of organic reach on Facebook, and what to do about it. They also advised that marketers set SMART goals, and presented a selection of best practices for advertising on popular social networks: Among other key takeaways from Grant and Katy: • Use the scientific method.

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OCTOBER 29, 2012

It also requires an active presence and network of relationships in social media, coverage in industry press, and carefully targeted online advertising to be where your prospective buyers are looking, when they are looking. are they more likely to use Facebook or a specialized discussion forum? What online publications do they read?

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AUGUST 22, 2012

One of the most valuable features of Google Analytics is the ability to drill into detail on traffic sources; not just how much traffic came from search or social media, but how much came from each specific search engine or social networking site. What’s behind this number and what factors affect it?

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JANUARY 19, 2011

and 2) there are more ways for people to search than just Google and Yah-Bing (YouTube is now the second-largest search engine and Facebook SEO is its own emerging discipline). Why B2B Marketers Should Leverage Flickr by Search Engine Land. and how to leverage Flickr through blogs, articles, Facebook and other tools.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Now a Business Information Analyst at The Mint Partnership, Valerie has an extensive background in the architecture and engineering industry. She gains valuable insight about your audience through Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and social media marketing. ’” Valerie Bianco. valeriemichelle. Beth Comstock. bethcomstock.

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MARCH 21, 2012

While B2C marketers focus on Facebook, LinkedIn is consistently cited as the top social network for B2B marketing. Part of the reasoning is that while Facebook is good for sharing coupons, promoting events, and showcasing corporate culture to potential employees, LinkedIn is powerful at generating web traffic and leads.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2015

What type of posts generate the most engagement on Facebook? Brand ads on social networks were among the least trusted form of advertising, significantly lower than trust in ads viewed in traditional media. And yet – 80% of brands advertised on social media sites in 2014. What do 91% of consumers check daily? DashBurst ).

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JANUARY 17, 2011

Facebook is the world’s most visited social media brand with 54% of the worlds internet population visiting the brand. More than 700,000 local businesses have active Pages on Facebook. Facebook, Twitter Growing As Video Referral Sources by MediaPost Online Media Daily. Are Twitter Followers Better Than Facebook Fans?

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DECEMBER 16, 2014

Hopefully you’ve caught up to these by now, but just in case, this post from Trevor LaTorre-Couch details (fairly) recent design and functionality changes from Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and explaining for each change the benefit(s) of each change for marketers. 6 social media network updates that you missed by iMedia Connection.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

The Growth of Social Media: An Infographic by Search Engine Journal. 71% of companies now have a presence on Facebook. Dan Nelms dives into a Comscore report which found that although Facebook engagement is increasing (the average time spent on the site per user per month increased from 4.6 hours, on facebook it’s 3.2

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DECEMBER 4, 2012

What’s the best time of day to post updates on Twitter or Facebook? The brilliant Gini Dietrich reports on research showing that marketers commonly choose the wrong time of day to post and engage on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, as well as to send emails. 12 Essential Social Media Cheat Sheets by Mashable. .”

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AUGUST 2, 2010

As advertising is increasingly looked upon with skepticism if not simply tuned out, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to buy your prospects’ attention; it has to be earned. A B2B Marketer’s Guide to Great Facebook Pages from HubSpot (29 pages). social media, PR, advertising) that support that activity.

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MARCH 11, 2014

Compared to a normal Tuesday-to-Tuesday period on the blog, Content Marketing Week had: • Twice the normal number of total visits; • Five times the normal referral traffic from LinkedIn; • Four times the typical number of visits driven by Twitter; • Two times the average weekly visits from Facebook; and.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Facebook added more than 200 million users last year, and Twitter more than doubled in size, adding 115 million. “The ultimate goal for many businesses is profit, not engagements, retweets or Facebook likes,&# as Nathan Hangen points out, so he offers a four-step plan to making a blog into an effective, non-pushy sales tool.

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JULY 22, 2014

First because search engines return a blend of search results, or ‘blended search’…Second, because visuals draw viewers in…viewers will stay on page (with multimedia) for up to 30 seconds longer.” Forrester #CMO REPORT: Embracing Digital and Delivering Brand Experience by #SocialPR Chat.

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MAY 23, 2017

Spread over paid search, video marketing, social media and other online channels , digital is expected to account for more than 46% of all advertising in the next five years. According to recent research from Forrester, digital marketing spend in the US will reach $120 billion by 2021. of women graduate with STEM degrees.

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APRIL 29, 2014

” As indicated by the posts from Search Engine Watch and All Twitter highlighted below, that is starting to change, but only just. How can social, PR, SEO, and online advertising efforts be coordinated to maximize brand visibility? Beyond Search & Social: Online Marketing in 2014 by Search Engine Journal.

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

Guest blogger James Barnett offers helpful tips for using Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and blogging to run PR campaigns at live events, for example, on Twitter: “Use hash tags (#) to stay on topic with trends and create a buzzword around your brand. Infographic: Optimize your Facebook, Twitter, G+ and Pinterest posts by leaderswest.

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