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5 Themes We Expect to See Across Social Media in 2024 (ft. Expert Contributions)

Buffer Social

Instead, I can provide certain themes and insights based on research, expert opinions, and raw instinct for what we might see. ” As a LinkedIn creator (who’s been bestowed a “Top Voice” badge), Lindsey has experienced and witnessed its trajectory as a platform for creators.

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Search Engine Optimization THEN Blogging THEN Social Media Marketing

Webbiquity SMM

But, at the end of the day, they need to generate “leads” that get fed into some kind of offline sales process—just like most b2b [and many b2c] companies do. So, hopefully by now, you’re convinced that SEO, SMM and blogging can and should work in concert to generate leads for your B2B company. Keyword Research/SEO.

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20+ LinkedIn Profile Tips (Guaranteed Ways to Stand Out)

Buffer Social

I've built real friendships with the best B2B marketers in the world and I’m on a text-message basis with countless founders, CEOs, VPs, and executives. For example, this is a recommendation I’ve earned from the CMO of Cognism, a top-rated B2B data provider in the market. Use LinkedIn to research companies.

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24 of the Best Google+ Guides, Tips, Rants and Raves of 2012

Webbiquity SMM

“Ghost town” or not, many experts agree that Google+ is here to stay, and it’s valuable for b2b marketing, SEO , personal branding, and reputation management. by B2B Digital Marketing. So what makes Google+ special? What are the best practices for business use of the platform? ” Google+ for SEO?

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Why Critics of Klout Are Missing the Big Picture

Convince & Convert

The pugilists are plentiful, and appear to be trying to win a merit badge for dismissiveness. The most recent example was from B2B social media thinker Paul Gillin who wrote a post unveiling the flaws in Klout’s ranking scheme. Number of Nielsen households among them? That’s not math, that’s folly.

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10 Inspiring Examples of Amazing Brand Communities

Social Media Strategies Summit

That’s a big deal, with research from KPMG revealing: 86% of loyal customers will recommend a company to friends and family. It runs regular Quests that offer prizes — like swag and community badges — to people who learn specific skills. Or at least, it’s not just about that because it delivers real, measurable results. Why We Love It.

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10 Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile in 10 Minutes

Oktopost

Potential B2B contacts may already be receiving numerous LinkedIn requests every single week. Just answer 15 multiple-choice questions and score in the top 30% of test takers to earn a badge for the corresponding skill. However, if your LinkedIn profile isn’t optimized for your goals, it might be holding you back from doing just that.

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