Buffer Social

AUGUST 30, 2023

Both creators and marketers alike are tapping into the power of fostering communities — and with good reason. We asked both online community experts and community-building creators to share their expertise, so you can tap into this powerful approach. What is a community? So how do you do it? And is it worth it?

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 22, 2022

At Sprout, this year looked a little different since we debuted a new network-specific social media strategy at the beginning of the year. These networks, like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, are primed for community-building posts. A network-specific strategy is excellent for determining how you’re performing on each network.

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Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

The challenge in deciding which strategies to pursue, increase, modify, or drop, in most cases isn’t a lack of data but an over-abundance of it. 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.

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Metrics Marketing Class ROI 195

Pam Moore

JUNE 12, 2019

The OPC = other people's content and other people's community. People are the heartbeat of Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Communities create markets, but only after you make the first investment in the human beings within. 10 Golden Rules to Benefit from the OPC (other people's content & other people's community).

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SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In particular, TikTok’s popularity with a younger audience than Facebook or Twitter has quickly become fertile ground for marketing campaigns. While User Data Is Not as Available as Facebook or Instagram, Authentic Brands Perform Well. While TikTok’s entertainment value is high, it also presents opportunities for marketers in 2022.

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Jon Loomer

MAY 5, 2016

The majority of marketer complaints regarding Facebook ad performance can be traced back to a lack of creativity. We need a strategy to pull apart these layers. Let’s take a closer look at the problem as I face it, and the two primary ways that I am attacking it to create an effective Facebook ads funnel.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Struggling to put together a social media content strategy? I work on all things social media strategy for the company. After all, it can definitely be overwhelming when you think about all the platforms, metrics, KPIs, and testing involved in social media content. Example of progress from social media content strategy.

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Pam Moore

AUGUST 8, 2019

It's your promise to your customers, partners, employees, audience and community. Your brand is rooted in who you are at the core, what you are about and what you do for your customers, employees, partners, audience and even online community. Definition of a brand. Definition of brand identity. Definition of brand trust.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Balancing activities across owned, earned, shared and paid media strategies is the best way to get a demonstrable return on investment (ROI) for today’s marketing and communications campaigns. This is the integrated digital media and marketing communications framework I use with my clients, no matter the challenge.

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Pam Moore

JANUARY 26, 2016

When many business leaders think of the term “brand” they think of pretty colors, expensive logos, fancy graphics, Facebook cover photos and traditional tv or radio advertisements. Your brand is your promise and value you offer customers, your community and all who come in contact with your brand. It’s community.

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Mindjumpers

AUGUST 21, 2012

Having a community such as a Facebook brand page equals engagement! The key element is not only to promote your brand or a new product launch, because if you had no community, where would your business actually be? Managing a community can thereby contribute to improving your business in the following way: Gain feedback.

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Firebelly

JULY 24, 2013

David Spinks – Community Man. To say that David Spinks loves community is an understatement. He’s all about community – and he’s got a track record that proves it. His other enterprises include BlogDash and The Community Manager where he still actively writes. Can every company grow and maintain community?

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SocialFish

MARCH 9, 2011

This post is part of our regular series of Open Community case studies, in which intrepid association blogger and freelance writer Deirdre Reid will be digging into associations (and other kinds of organizations when relevant) who are living and breathing their open communities in the ways we describe in the book. Community: GoPlow.

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SocialFish

MARCH 3, 2011

This post is the second in a two-part series where guest blogger Garry Polmateer , former association executive currently working at NimbleUser helping organizations with Salesforce, looks at two online brands through the lens of the concepts in our book, Open Community. Facebook: Salesforce employs multiple Facebook profiles as well.

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Pam Moore

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Is your Facebook marketing strategy and business Page ready for 2018? billion monthly active users that Facebook proudly supports. residents use Facebook several times a day? On average, users access Facebook eight times per day. The power of Facebook for businesses big and small in 2018 is real.

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Pam Moore

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

SocialZoomFactor · Facebook Advertising 5 Things You Must Know Before Starting any Paid Social Media Ad. There is definitely not a lack of brands trying to get the attention of their dream customers. When done right, Facebook advertising can be one of the best paid media options available to businesses of all sizes today.

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

This week on The Science of Social Media , we’re sharing a simple, yet proven formula that you can use time and time again to discover irresistible content ideas using Reddit, YouTube, Quora, and other online communities. Part IV: Other communities and social networks for content discovery. Let’s kick it off!

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Pam Moore

APRIL 24, 2017

The same study also found that 86% of marketers use influencer marketing as part of their content strategy. The truth is your prospects, customers, online audience and social network communities are bombarded by information, news and media. The definition of co-created content (simplified even for newbies!). Click To Tweet.

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Keyhole.co

AUGUST 27, 2020

Benefits of Creating a Facebook Business Page. While each platform has its own perks, we’re focusing here on the benefits of creating and managing a Facebook business page. There are several reasons why your business should have a presence on the social media giant Facebook. Access the Facebook Business Page Creator 2.

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Pam Moore

JULY 20, 2020

Communication is good and will keep you connected with your audiences and customers. You can never go wrong by investing in community and the human beings within them. Make sure your communication is authentic, helpful, human and kind. Ignoring them definitely doesn't make them magically disappear. Supporting Resources .

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Pam Moore

JULY 20, 2020

Communication is good and will keep you connected with your audiences and customers. You can never go wrong by investing in community and the human beings within them. Make sure your communication is authentic, helpful, human and kind. Ignoring them definitely doesn't make them magically disappear. Supporting Resources .

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Pam Moore

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Would you like to achieve more ROI from your Facebook advertising and Facebook boosted posts? Do you see that cute little Facebook “boost post” button but don't really know how to optimize it? There are definitely pros and cons to using the Facebook boosted post ads. Facebook Image Sizing Guide.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

With some trepidation as well, but definitely anticipation too. If you’ve created neat Listly lists the WUL community and I should know about, please leave the URL(s) in your comment below! Adding context and community. Use it as part of your strategy but not as your measure of success. 25 in DC) rather eagerly.

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The Realtime Report

JANUARY 9, 2013

The brand chose a relevant topic, engaged with the public, and used social media platforms – Facebook, Twitter, YouTube – to reach out to potential customers. The videos include a variety of people (and some of their pets) “sharing their views on personal goals, financial strategies, debt, retirement savings and more.”

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 1, 2022

It always starts with strategy. Game Up Your Influencer Marketing Strategy. In fact, 28% of marketers choose to work with influencers as part of their event strategy. Influencers are the new internet stars — they have influence, a network of people, community. Send them a few e-tix to giveaway to their followers).

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Convince & Convert

MAY 10, 2016

The online community pendulum is swinging back. It’s no longer enough to rely on social networks for community infrastructure. Smart companies are now combining owned and rented community functions into a 1+1=3 scenario I call Omni-Social. You may not want to play Facebook’s game, but play it you must.

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SocialFish

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

This post is the first in a two-part series where guest blogger Garry Polmateer , former association executive currently working at NimbleUser helping organizations with Salesforce, looks at two online brands through the lens of the concepts in our book, Open Community. First, I’ll say that I am involved in 3 major communities. #1

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 8, 2021

What’s more, its parent company also owns three of the other four platforms to appear in the top five, including Facebook, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger. Clearly, Facebook hopes that by attaching its latest attempt to an already popular platform, it’ll see much better results. Image source. Ever used TikTok? Image source.

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Ari Herzog

DECEMBER 28, 2012

Of the three largest social networking sites in the United States, I plan to use Facebook the most, LinkedIn the second-most, and Twitter the least. Facebook in 2013. You want to follow my thoughts on digital strategy , blogging, and internet best practices. That is the order of my priorities in 2013. Twitter in 2013.

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Pam Moore

JULY 10, 2017

Conversations, Facebook posts, Facebook messenger bots, Tweets, Instagram images, Snachat snaps, Facebook Stories, Instagram Stories, Facebook live video, Periscope live video, iTunes podcasts, and the list goes on. Communication has and always will be foundational to relationships and success in life or business.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 13, 2017

For years many social media savvy marketers have tapped into the power of hashtags to grow their brand, community and even generate leads and sales. Hashtags are a big part of social networks such as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Definition of a hashtag. How to leverage hashtags to nurture community.

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Pam Moore

APRIL 30, 2019

For years many social media savvy marketers have tapped into the power of hashtags to grow their brand, community and even generate leads and sales. Hashtags are a big part of social networks such as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Definition of a hashtag. How to leverage hashtags to nurture community.

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Ari Herzog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

We have all known the long loneliness, and we have found the answer is community. If you have community, you have a lot. There is no better feeling than building a growing and interactive community of readers on your site. Community must be fostered. Community must be fostered. Communication fosters community.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 29, 2016

Would you like to achieve more ROI from your Facebook advertising and Facebook boosted posts? Do you see that cute little Facebook “boost post” button but don’t really know how to optimize it? There are definitely pros and cons to using the Facebook boosted post ads. SoundCloud.

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Pam Moore

OCTOBER 9, 2017

It's these common foundations that weave the threads for relationships, trust and community. They say they want to build community. Definition of brand storytelling. Communicating and connecting as human beings. Using different communication mediums and social networks to tell brand stories. SoundCloud.

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

The days of the leased social community are fading, and it’s time to re-embrace owned social. Before the rise of MySpace and Facebook and Twitter and Tumblr, the “original” social media was created in the unglamorous yet impactful world of discussion boards and forums. Thus, the trend pendulum (the trendulum?)

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Communities Real Estate Forums Loyalty 60

Socialized

JANUARY 31, 2021

Keep a simple posting strategy: You should always keep your posting strategy simple. Do not boosts posts on Facebook: If you are thinking of promoting and marketing your restaurant then boosting your posts on Facebook is a less accurate way of doing so. Come, find for yourself! Now, this is a great campaign!

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