Bill Hartzer

MARCH 8, 2010

I had an interesting conversation over the weekend with Marvin, who called me to discuss Network Marketing. Somehow we had become connected through Facebook or another social networking website and he thought that since we were tagged as being friends online he believed that that gave him permission to call me and try to sell me something.

Engineering 140

Engineering Domain Name Marketing How To 140

Bill Hartzer

MARCH 5, 2010

When talking to business owners about marketing their businesses on the internet, I often get asked about why I always recommend that their online marketing strategy, their search engine optimization efforts, include a blog. And the search engines will notice, as well. They’re more “timely&# and “fresh&#.

Engineering 144

Engineering Social Bookmarking Syndication Newsletter 144

Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2019

Social Media’s Role in the Buying Journey. Social media has evolved into more than just an outlet for users to keep up with their friends and family. Now, users are turning to the platforms to discover what products to buy next. One fifth of 35-44s report the same. The Growth of Live Video.

Trends 161

Trends YouTube Buy Report 161

Social Media Strategies Summit

JUNE 8, 2023

It’s still the most-used social network in the US, with 73% of American consumers visiting the site regularly… Source: Statista It’s also the platform 65% of marketers plan to use most in 2023. But they were interested to discover if they could use the social network to increase purchases via physical retail stores.

Brands 130

Brands Facebook Influencer Campaign 130

The Social Media Incubator

DECEMBER 22, 2014

If you haven’t heard of the new social media site, there’s a good chance you will in 2015. The site offers a simple, easy, ad-free social network for its users to share information and status updates, and stresses that user information will not be shared with third party sites. Actually, it’s Ello. Pay to play.

Marketing 182

Marketing B2B Engineering LinkedIn 182

Firebelly

MARCH 17, 2010

51% of Facebook fans said they are more likely to purchase from at least a few brands they are fans of on Facebook. 60% said that being a Facebook fan of a brand would cause them to be more likely to recommend that brand to a friend. Your comment has not yet been posted. Your comment could not be posted. Error type: Your comment has been saved.

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SocMed Sean

MAY 8, 2019

Social networks change, trends change, people change…and their appetite for a specific marketing message can go out the window at the drop of a hat. Because Google now places ads at the top of the search results pages, you can buy your way to the top of the page with an AdWords ad campaign. Which strategy is better?

SEO 239

SEO Strategy Tips Marketing 239

SocMed Sean

JANUARY 8, 2012

The biggest category of content that attracted visitors to SocMedSean.com in 2011 was definitely my social media comic strips. Think Twice About Automating Your Social Media Efforts Your Customers Are Not The Enemy! Yes…each comic strip was based on a conversation that I had with someone this year. What’s The Point?

Social Media 243

Social Media Klout Tumblr StumbleUpon 243

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

According to research from BuzzFeed , “Search traffic to publishers has taken a dive in the last eight months, with traffic from Google dropping more than 30%…While Google makes up the bulk of search traffic to publishers, traffic from all search engines has dropped by 20% in the same period.” How to Get Your Traffic Back.

Directory 196

Directory SEO B2B Real Estate 196

SocMed Sean

JULY 11, 2018

Historically, it has been a pretty fundamental activity with regards to search engine optimization (SEO). You’re “buying” the link using your content as the currency. Okay, Then Why Don’t I Just Buy Back-Links From One Of Those Online Services? DO NOT BUY SEO BACK-LINKS! DO NOT BUY SEO BACK-LINKS!

Content 209

Content Buy Sites Energy 209

Social Media Marketing

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Improve Search Engine Ranking There's a lot of discussion around this subject, yet the main concern is this. social media can (and will) improve your search engine ranking. The domain authority of your site increments when the social media share rate increments. In any case, it's something other than that.

Small Business 141

Small Business Social Media Engineering Consultant 141

Pixlee

MAY 28, 2020

Many know this concept as social commerce. Social commerce is defined as “an online marketing model that brings ecommerce functionality directly into established social networks to drive sales.”. Businesses that are leveraging social commerce are effectively reaching their customers where they hang out.

UGC 66

UGC Influencer YouTube SEO 66

Hootsuite

JANUARY 30, 2020

TikTok is the sixth largest social network now. TikTok was probably the media’s top social story in 2019, with some huge (and often misrepresented) numbers hitting the headlines. But, younger users are more likely to turn to social media when they’re actively researching brands and products.

Social Media 145

Social Media HootSuite Report Advertising 145

Your Escape From 9 to 5

APRIL 15, 2022

Google, the world’s top search engine, is instrumental—if not the instrument—to the rapid flow of information. How can you maximize social media and SEO (search engine optimization) to turn clicks into profits? For neophytes, the concept of search engine algorithms can be overwhelming. Social is the New SEO.

SEO 74

SEO Social Media Engineering Social Media Management 74

Sprout Social

JUNE 17, 2021

When we look closer at the 55% of consumers who learn about new brands on social, Gen Z and Millennials are especially likely to use social for brand discovery. If your brand isn’t poised to capitalize on the growing networks, those consumers are most likely going to discover your competitors first. Why it’s important.

Statistics 145

Statistics Social Media Marketing Survey 145

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 25, 2012

But as compelling as those cost savings are, the arguably larger financial impact is that social and content strategies change much of what marketing does from an expense (an expenditure tied to immediate consumption) to an investment (an allocation with a long-term payback).

Social Media 170

Social Media Vimeo Content Hubspot 170

The Realtime Report

AUGUST 1, 2014

This media fragmentation has also affected business buying behavior. Easier access to more information brings new decision-making functions into focus and adds layers to the buying process. Find true B2B decision makers who are actively involved in the buying journey. Shifting the B2B Media Research Model.

Strategy 178

Strategy B2B Marketing Research 178

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 20, 2011

Amid all of the hype, conferences, and rapid adoption of social media marketing by organizations from sole proprietors to the Fortune 100, there remains an undercurrent of skepticism. This surfaces in posts like Social Media Skepticism , 5 reasons why social media skeptics maybe right and Business social networking: where’s the ROI?

Social Media 205

Social Media ROI Social Networking Foursquare 205

Pam Moore

JULY 13, 2020

Here is the thing… the more you audience can't resist your content, the more they are going to like, click, engage, share and buy! The social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter as well as the search engines such as Google LOVE it when your content is irresistible.

eBook 141

eBook Content Findability Template 141

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 25, 2012

But as compelling as those cost savings are, the arguably larger financial impact is that social and content strategies change much of what marketing does from an expense (an expenditure tied to immediate consumption) to an investment (an allocation with a long-term payback).

Social Media 176

Social Media Content Vimeo Marketing 176

Sprout Social

MARCH 1, 2017

If you’ve been struggling to convert on Instagram, here are eight reasons your followers aren’t buying. Nothing turns people off more than the pushy salesperson, especially on social media. This post 8 Reasons Your Instagram Followers Aren’t Buying originally appeared on Sprout Social.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 10, 2020

Think of Pinterest as a visual search engine with over 4 million users who spend an average of over 14 minutes per day on the platform and you can see that the demographics of Pinterest make it interesting. LinkedIn was purchased by Microsoft in 2016 for over $26 billion and it’s the premier business-focused social network.

Brands 176

Brands Facebook LinkedIn Influencer 176

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 17, 2012

An understanding of sharing sites, social networking, and search engines is essential if you want to maximize your presence on the Internet. Below is a YouTube Video about embedding: Search engines. See our recent article on search engine optimization for more information. Social networking.

Video 178

Video Strategy Marketing How To 178

Small Business Mavericks

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Here are those three tactics you should plan on using for a long, long time: Search engine optimization – There are a limited number of ways people will find your website. They may find it by word of mouth, social media sharing, or they can find it by searching for specific concepts in one of the several search engines online.

Marketing 70

Marketing Small Business Engineering Forums 70

Josh S Peters

JANUARY 9, 2013

The content created for branding and awareness is often what gets shared more since they are typically more engaging and designed to be interesting and shareable on social networks which can give them a bump in the search results. SEARCH AND SOCIAL TIPS. They aim to inform with the hope to make sales. Build Community.

Social Media 188

Social Media Reputation SEO Engineering 188

Twist Image

AUGUST 29, 2013

Just this week, three interesting news items emerged that demonstrate some big shifts in three of the major online social channels. Amazon Adds Ability to Buy Goods From Within Mobile Apps. Buying virtual goods in-app is nothing new, but buying physical goods in-app? b2b networking. online social channel.

YouTube 107

YouTube LinkedIn Mobile Affiliate marketing 107

Small Business Mavericks

APRIL 21, 2011

Search engine optimization – First, build a website. Make sure it is optimized to receive search engine traffic. Start a blog – Search engines like consistent fresh content. It’s the best search engine marketing money can buy. Update your blog daily. Is this hard?

Small Business 161

Small Business Press Release Social Bookmarking How To 161

Josh S Peters

JANUARY 7, 2013

She’s relying on her own and other’s social networks. Before getting into how all 3 blend together to create what we’ve come to understand as the convergence of search and social we need to look at each part individually and what role they play. THE CONVERGENCE OF SEARCH AND SOCIAL.

SEO 170

SEO Wiki Engineering Social Media 170

Socialmedia.biz

JUNE 8, 2018

YouTube has its own search engine giving you a chance to create optimized content for the searches made by your prospective customers. The importance of customer reviews will intensify and increase as more shoppers look for social proof before making a buying decision. Facebook Reviews. Twitter Revitalization.

Social Media 74

Social Media Review Skills Advertising 74

Likeable

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In fact, it technically dates all the way back to 1993 , with the first stream being a live concert of a band made up of engineers in Palo Alto, CA. It was around well before social media, and it’s been a slow burn that has been consistently building momentum for several decades now. .

Reddit 100

Reddit YouTube Survey Instagram 100

Idaconcpts

JANUARY 23, 2012

This most recent revision essentially combines search results that contain personal information stored by users that they share with other members in the Google+ network (e.g., photos and posts) with Internet results on the same search engine results page (SERP).

Google 131

Google Privacy SEO Engineering 131

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 2, 2013

With 92% of companies now incorporating social media into their marketing efforts, it’s no longer sufficient to just “be there” on social networks. Marketers believe the highest consumer priorities on social media are insights for buying decisions (59%) and customer service (58%). Visual.ly ).

Social Media 245

Social Media B2B Marketing SEO 245

Twist Image

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

They are letting these online social networks do the heavy lifting of nurturing the brand narrative, while they focus on building mobile apps and other ways to connect. The difference is that brands can now use their websites as an engine to change the sales funnel and build better marketing interactions. This is nothing new.

Mobile 104

Mobile Analytics Conversation Engineering 104

Laurel Papworth

APRIL 16, 2012

Search Engine Optimization has been hijacked by your friends and family (Social Media Optimization) and that’s a good thing. SMO (social media optimization) is in, SEO (search engine optimization) is out. SEO vs SMO or Search Engine Optimization vs Social Media Optimization. You will soon, too.

SEO 105

SEO Google Social Media How To 105

Hootsuite

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Sidebar: We’re guessing Pew doesn’t classify YouTube as a ‘social’ platform because it’s a bit of a chimera: is it video platform or a search engine or a social network? Watch time for videos on “which product to buy” doubled between 2017 and 2018. Source: Pew Research Center. And maybe include a killer CTA ).

Statistics 145

Statistics YouTube Marketing HootSuite 145

SocialFish

JULY 15, 2020

Crowdfunding is a popular way for businesses, non-profits, and individuals to raise money by leveraging on social networks. Also, note that there are different ways of crowdfunding; you can request straight donations only, or create a t-shirt design representing your cause and ask people to buy one or more t-shirts.

Delicious 130

Delicious Eventful Committee Groups 130

SocialFish

JULY 15, 2020

Crowdfunding is a popular way for businesses, non-profits, and individuals to raise money by leveraging on social networks. Also, note that there are different ways of crowdfunding; you can request straight donations only, or create a t-shirt design representing your cause and ask people to buy one or more t-shirts.

Delicious 130

Delicious Eventful Committee Groups 130