The Way of the Web

APRIL 10, 2011

Two recent studies into social networking referrals and Facebook ecommerce left me slightly perplexed until the obvious answer smacked me in the face. The networks included ranged from Facebook and Twitter to the likes of Foursquare, Scribd and Meetup.

Social Networking 34

Social Networking scribd Foursquare Retail 34

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2011

The Ultimate Resource for Successful Small Business Websites (Samir Balwani): This isn’t completely social media marketing focused, but it definitely covers a great deal of detail on how smaller businesses (consulting firms, law firms, realtors, restaurants, retailers, etc.) Social Media: General. Predictable Results.

Marketing 279

Marketing Affiliate marketing Small Business SEO 279

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Is the value of social media marketing for b2c brand overrated? consumers say they “mostly” or “always” ignore brand posts on every social network. And 83% of consumers say they have had a “bad experience with social media marketing.” And yet – 80% of brands advertised on social media sites in 2014.

Statistics 50

Statistics Social Media B2B Hubspot 50

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 3, 2015

Specialization: PPC Strategies + Case Studies + News. This PPC blog is the gold standard of case studies, experiments, tips, tricks, and predictions about pay-per-click digital advertising. Specialization: PPC + Paid Marketing Strategy. Specialization: Retail Advertising + Ecommerce + Strategy. Twitter Followers: 23,400+.

Adwords 60

Adwords CPC Marketing Retail 60

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 17, 2011

How are consumers and b2b decision makers using social media in their buying processes? Which social media platforms are most effective at influencing buyer behavior? How do the audiences differ across various social networks? What Americans Do Online: Social Media And Games Dominate Activity by Nielsen Wire.

Research 212

Research Social Media B2B Marketing 212

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

are now active on at least one social network, up from 67% in 2012 and just 8% in 2005. As many companies have learned the hard way, unanswered complaints on social networks can go viral, causing real damage to a company’s brand. Just 11% say social media is highly effective for lead gen, and 1% identify mobile marketing.

Statistics 229

Statistics Social Media B2B Journal 229

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Data junkies, stats addicts, web trivia buffs rejoice — here are a deluge of social media, search and other marketing research facts and figures from 50 articles and blog posts published so far in 2010. Which social networking site is used by 92% of senior marketing executives? Social Media Statistics.

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Research Social Media B2B Statistics 192