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7 Ways Your Company Blog Can Contribute to Sales and Conversions

Social Media Strategies Summit

But not everyone stops to consider the powerhouse potential of their company blog in their marketing arsenal. Treat your blog as more than just a content hub to boost conversion rates. Similarly, your blog should provide customized, actionable advice that motivates your readers to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

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10 Inspiring Examples of Amazing Brand Communities

Social Media Strategies Summit

Building a brand community isn’t about improving vanity metrics like engagement and follower count. According to a survey from Vanilla Forums , 58% of brands say their communities improve customer loyalty. That’s a big deal, with research from KPMG revealing: 86% of loyal customers will recommend a company to friends and family.

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How to Build and Maintain an Engaged Facebook Community Group

Social Media Strategies Summit

Another way to reach and engage audiences on Facebook is through Community Groups. What Is a Facebook Community Group (& Why Should You Care)? Facebook created Pages to establish authentic and verifiable accounts for public figures or companies. In this group we want you to feel a sense of community, friendship and learning.

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Community Manager: Job Description & Key Responsibilities

Hootsuite

But it’s pretty important to define the important role of community manager on your marketing team. Community managers are the all-stars responsible for fostering engagement, building relationships, and maintaining the integrity of online communities. Get the report What is a community manager? Are you paid enough?

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Annual Social Media Budget Planning For Companies And Bloggers

SocMed Sean

I decided to update it this, year to add additional focus for us “one-person shops” who supplement our income or drive our primary income from blogging. Social Media Community Managers need listening, publishing, and analysis tools. This is especially true when your blog is your primary source of income.

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Can Facebook Communities Replace Company Websites?

Firebelly

Users log online to interact and keep up with friends, blogs, brands, celebrities, and others. Many brands now opt to put “Find us on Facebook” next to or even in place of their own web address as they hope to build a community around their brand. People will spend hours taking part in a community that truly interests them.

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How to Create a Brand Community: A Step-by-Step Process

Social Media Strategies Summit

Build a strong brand and you will get yourself a strong community of loyal customers and brand advocates. Some might argue that a strong community is what makes a brand stronger and loyal customers are the best way to promote a brand. But what is a brand community and why do you need one? This blog covers all these and more!

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