Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 13, 2019

Big business bureaucracy stifles B2C communication. Small businesses on the other hand, are like the local government, they’re closer to consumers. However, most SMBs haven’t a clue how they can profit from this proximity which gets even better with social media via social listening.

Small Business 216

Small Business Pharmaceuticals HootSuite Startup 216

Hootsuite

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Nearly three-quarters of American adults use social media—making it a critical part of any business strategy. Indeed, social media is one of the best ways to connect with people who already love your brand. It’s also important for reaching those who haven’t heard of your business yet. Find inspiration.

Small Business 145

Small Business Social Media Tips How To 145

Buffer Social

MAY 23, 2022

Emailing has especially proven to be an effective medium for small businesses to connect with their customers. If you’re considering sending a weekly newsletter for your company or dipping your toes into email marketing, these eight small businesses offer great examples of high-quality email content.

Small Business 94

Small Business Newsletter Marketing Survey 94

Buffer Social

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Looking at these results, we decided to cut back on Meta ad spend in May and pause all social media ads in June.    Summer is historically a slow season for us, so we decided to save our ad budget for Q4 and instead spend the summer experimenting with other marketing approaches.

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Social Media Small Business Marketing Collaboration 104

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 2, 2013

, did you have a chance to participate in Small Business Saturday over the weekend? After all, small businesses (like mine !) So in celebration of small businesses everywhere, this week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that offer small business tips for all those who could use them.

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Small Business Tips Consultant Resources 250

Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When I was building a social media audience for an e-commerce company I ran a few years ago, the go-to options for monetizing that audience never appealed to me.   That’s just one of the reasons I fell into the world of paid membership communities as a way to build a sustainable business around a social media audience.

Communities 97

Communities Social Media Tips Education 97

Justin Levy

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

They need help with everything from developing a strategy to setting up and optimizing their social accounts to designing a new website that is search engine optimized, designing listening and monitoring portals, email marketing and how to measure all of it. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today.

Small Business 251

Small Business Social Media Marketing Newsletter 251

Buffer Social

JANUARY 25, 2022

Although anytime can be a good time to switch up your marketing strategy, the start of the new calendar is one that resonates with us quite a bit. With that in mind, we talked to 10 small business owners to learn about what they're changing in their marketing this year.

Small Business 91

Small Business Marketing Retail Education 91

Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

These days, a strong social media presence is key for building a reliable brand, standing out, and gaining traction with potential customers. I recently learned that 43% of consumers always search a brick-and-mortar business online before visiting for the first time, that's a huge number.

Small Business 91

Small Business Social Media Tips Content 91

Ignite Social Media

MARCH 16, 2020

I got an email this morning from a non-profit I work with wondering how they should think about social media marketing during the COVID-19 outbreak. In fact, a recent survey by Global WebIndex found roughly 25% of respondents saying they check social media more often because of COVID-19/coronavirus. Hang in there.

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Social Media Crowdsourcing Marketing Survey 195

Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

It’s hard to remember when we weren’t all glued to social media. Yet the proportion of marketers using social media to reach new and existing audiences has risen every year since 2013: Image source. Identify ways to leverage influencers and thought leaders on social media effectively.

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Social Media Strategy Influencer LinkedIn 240

Small Business Mavericks

MARCH 10, 2011

So is that a great opportunity to promote your small business? Small businesses are even getting in on the picture and it won’t be long before having your own iPhone app is going to be as important as having your own website. About Us What’s a Maverick? You bet it is.

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Small Business iPhone Marketing Case Study 189

agora pulse

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Need a good social media marketing book that fuels your learning and your career? Here’s our list of favorite reads for different aspects of social media. To monitor social media algorithm updates, feature rollouts, and new tactics, you probably read blogs or watch explainer videos.

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Skills Social Media Marketing Influencer 195

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?

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Communities Social Media Community building Groups 78

Buffer Social

AUGUST 3, 2022

Any company can sell its customers a product or service, but a great brand offers its followers something even better – a sense of community and belonging. After all, a major goal for all businesses is customer retention, that is, having loyal customers who repurchase from your brand time and time again.

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Small Business Groups Groups Examples 92

Buffer Social

MAY 4, 2022

After all, you’re a small business owner, and probably not a trained writer. A blog can also be a low-cost way to elevate your small business’s reach and also build credibility with your followers, making it a win-win situation. Why start a blog for your small business?

Small Business 84

Small Business Journal How To Tumblr 84

Hootsuite

JUNE 29, 2020

With MSME Day just past us, we’re celebrating small businesses, the people who run them, and looking at the strategies they’re using to rebound from the impact of COVID-19. Not only to the plight of small business owners in the 1930s but also to their resilience in the years that came after. A monument.

Small Business 144

Small Business HootSuite Public Domain Syndication 144

Small Business Mavericks

APRIL 10, 2011

Businesses represented in the check-in offers include: Arby’s Radio Shack Quizno’s Great Clips That may not look like much, but all of those are major chain stores. What if you were to make an Android-Latitude offer for your small business? If you are a local small business anywhere in the U.S.,

Small Business 156

Small Business Case Study Press Release Marketing 156

Proactive Report

JUNE 18, 2021

I was invited to be a panelist on the DesignHill webinar about PR for small businesses today. In Ries and Trout’s book Positioning, the battle for your mind they said, “PR starts the fire, marketing and advertising fan the flames.” Every small business owner is concerned about the bottom line.

Small Business 85

Small Business Tips Fashion Groups 85

Pam Moore

JUNE 2, 2017

Do you have social media, digital marketing and branding problems? We have been working the past year on a game changing online social media training academy and member community to help solve your biggest problems and challenges related to social media marketing, digital marketing, and branding.

Training 167

Training Communities Social Media Real Estate 167

Pam Moore

JUNE 10, 2017

Unfortunately many small business owners and marketing teams jump on social media expecting fast results. They are quickly disappointed when what they thought was a well thought out social media strategy, campaign or program fall flat on its face. 5 Reasons why marketers fail using social media.

Social Media 167

Social Media Marketing Small Business Influencer 167

Small Business Mavericks

APRIL 16, 2011

» Measuring Social Media ROI Neil Glassman has a great article at Social Times titled “10 Measures Of Social Media ROI For Your Brand.&# Improve SEO – A lot of people are using social media to improve their SEO , but I think a lot of them are getting it wrong.

Small Business 177

Small Business ROI Social Media Case Study 177

Rebekah Radice

MARCH 16, 2015

Marketing your small business on social media continues to evolve. In fact, if you’re a local or small business, you can no longer afford to avoid social media. In fact, if you’re a local or small business, you can no longer afford to avoid social media.

Small Business 132

Small Business Social Media Strategy Hashtag 132

Rebekah Radice

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Are you a small business owner looking to expand your online presence? Would you like to know how to use social media to connect with your target market? While the effective use of social media continues to elude many small business owners, there are proven benefits to establishing a solid online presence.

Small Business 114

Small Business Social Media Reputation Social Networking 114

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2019

There are several reasons why marketers may want to partially automate their social media campaigns. First, success with social media marketing comes with frequency (plus quality). Depending on your campaign strategy and target audience, social media marketing could be a 24×7 job.

Social Media 164

Social Media Marketing Hashtag Campaign 164

Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2021

We saw major shifts in all aspects of our lives and businesses. 2020 also made a significant impact on the state of social media , evolving trends, and what the world deems important in life and from brands. Here’s a look at a few of the social media trends of 2021 that top organizations are capitalizing on this year: .

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Trends Organization Social Media Travel 184

Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Social media ROI is a bane for most marketers. In fact, it is the biggest concern of 55% of marketers, according to a Sprout Social survey. Out of the 2000 marketers surveyed, most said they have no clue how to define, measure, or report social media ROI. Image via Sprout Social.

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ROI Social Media UGC Discount 246

Mindjumpers

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Boye web-conference in Aarhus, Denmark to learn more about how organisations around the world embrace the opportunities offered by social media. Here, I stumbled across an interesting case from a little Chicago-based cupcake-manufacturer who has made social media their main marketing-tool. A Short Presentation.

Small Business 236

Small Business Social Media Conference Technorati 236

Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

It’s practically impossible for a business to operate in today’s market without a social media presence. Despite this fact, many business owners and marketing teams are missing the experience or resources to internally manage their social media presence in a strategic way. Source: Upwork.

Social Media Management 209

Social Media Management Social Media Price Consultant 209

Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Adrian Domocos is a marketer with 10+ years of experience in both large (multinational) and smaller companies (startups). The SMSsummit team was able to chat with Adrian about his experience building out the Hot in Social Media blog and what advice he has for other marketers interested in building out their own blog.

Social Media 246

Social Media Startup Resources SEO 246

agora pulse

OCTOBER 6, 2020

You’ve had your social media marketing agency for a while. Check out our tips for experienced social media managers who want to energize their agencies. Recently I published a detailed guide on How to Start a Social Media Marketing Agency: Step by Step. And the challenges don’t end there.

Social Media Management 183

Social Media Management Social Media Trends Meme 183

Buffer Social

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It’s an easy and visual way to lay things out, and in the world of content and social media, staying organized is one of the best ways to keep on top of planning. Join Buffer’s open beta anytime and pop over to our community to let us know what you think of the latest features.) 

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Team Communities Repository Analytics 92

Ignite Social Media

MARCH 23, 2020

One week ago today, we wrote a blog post on how to think about social media marketing during the COVID-19 outbreak around the globe. Social Media Use, Engagement and Paid Efficiency are Way Up. Having said that, it does seem to be a buyer’s market right now. Right behind Zoom is TikTok on the charts.

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CPM Social Media CPC Sample 175

Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Have you been looking for a new way to reach potential buyers, outside of traditional marketing tactics and social networks? Nextdoor works to connect neighbors, businesses, and public services together within their communities. From an “organic posting” standpoint, businesses can publish business posts to the newsfeed.

Advertising 155

Advertising Communities Real Estate Price 155

Buffer Social

MARCH 30, 2022

Contrary to their name, small businesses provide big dividends to the U.S. And while the industry is mostly dominated by men, women are increasingly making gains as small business owners. Minority-owned companies account for 50 percent of these businesses. Another promising statistic?

Small Business 72

Small Business Instagram Press Release Communities 72

Pam Moore

MARCH 31, 2017

I am thrilled to announce that Social Profit Factor is finally here! It is THE social media training academy for small business owners, entrepreneurs, marketers, CMOs, CEOs, directors, recruiters, sales professionals, real estate agents, speakers, authors, network marketers, artists, franchisees, franchisors and YOU!

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Training Social Media Brands Small Business 165

Hootsuite

MAY 10, 2021

Social media for big companies has become about as commonplace as human resource departments. Unless you’re Apple, you’re on social media. Even the tech giant, which abstained from traditional social media marketing for light-years by Internet standards, now posts regularly across multiple accounts and channels.

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Examples Company Social Media Apparel 145