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7 Ways To Improve Your Brand’s Social Media Engagement

7 Ways To Improve Your Brand’s Social Media Engagement

Feb 28, 2014

Every business owner and online marketer knows for a fact how important social media marketing is. With millions of people constantly checking their social media accounts, it is crucial that you are able to tap into that. However, just establishing your presence in the social media sphere won’t cut it. You have to instigate engagement in your social media...

Mindboggling Social Media Trends And Two That Give Us Hope

Mindboggling Social Media Trends And Two That Give Us Hope

Feb 24, 2014

They used to say that TV rots the brain and that comic books lower attention spans and social media could often be seen as some sort of a modern day equivalent. In the last few years we’ve seen all sorts of trends, both good and bad, hit our Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr pages. Psychologists and media detractors critique, examine and analyse our behaviors often...

Are You Engaging Clients With Great Branded Imagery?

Are You Engaging Clients With Great Branded Imagery?

Feb 13, 2014

Sitting on a lovely beach gives you some great time to reflect upon your navel and contemplate some of the finer aspects of your business (G&T in hand of course). I love travel photography. And it seems glamorous (until you realise that you are dripping onto your eyepiece and fogging up your lenses) but what I really love is emotionally connected to the...

Think Your Business Emails Sound Professional – Really? Are You Sure?

Think Your Business Emails Sound Professional – Really? Are You Sure?

Feb 11, 2014

I bet that a lot of people are answering “yes” to this question. I also bet that a lot of people are incorrectly answering “yes” to this question. There are numerous articles out there about writing emails. There are articles on writing professional emails, what not to write in emails, tips for well-written emails, and the list goes on. The problem I...

Using Social Networks For Market Research

Using Social Networks For Market Research

Feb 3, 2014

The rise of social media has transformed market research from an expensive and time-consuming process into an instant and affordable one. Using data pulled from social networks, even inexperienced researchers can find out what the world really thinks. Here’s what to use, and how to use it: Twitter Twitter’s Advanced Search feature allows you to search all...

Will Emergence Of Google Plus Ads Sweep Off Facebook Advertising?

Will Emergence Of Google Plus Ads Sweep Off Facebook Advertising?

Jan 27, 2014

If you’ve had any experience using Facebook ads, you might be asking yourself lately if they’re really worth it. For those who’ve never heard of Facebook ads, it’s a service to advertise your business directly on the social media site. What you pay is going to depend strictly on how many clicks you receive based on your budget. But while...

14 Creative Ways To Use Video Marketing

14 Creative Ways To Use Video Marketing

Jan 22, 2014

Are you looking for a creative way to showcase your business or website? Why not embrace video marketing? Creating videos is a highly successful marketing strategy. However, it is one that requires a bit of thought and effort. This can make the task seem daunting. However, there is nothing to fear! There are tons of great ways to embrace video marketing. From...

The 5 No’s To Creating Great Video

The 5 No’s To Creating Great Video

Jan 18, 2014

So, your company has seen a few great GoDaddy commercials and your thinking, “We should do something like that.” Before you do, make sure to take a few things into consideration. Let’s start with the beginner’s video editor (guide in-reverse) on what not to do. It’s easy to get caught up with the hype of (viral-) video marketing, whether it’s on...

5 Mistakes to Avoid for Content and Social Media Marketing Newbies

5 Mistakes to Avoid for Content and Social Media Marketing Newbies

Jan 16, 2014

When I finally decided to succumb to the title of Freelance Writer a couple of years ago, I opened the door to a whole new world for myself – marketing. Content marketing and social media marketing were not things that I was familiar with up until that point. Most of my writing was done for me – poems, memoirs, fiction – until I decided to give Web...