Ken MuellerFebruary 23, 2015 Facebook continues to be one of the top social networks for small businesses, mostly because of it’s size and the sheer number of people who use the platform regularly. But with algorithmic changes that are seemingly making it harder for small businesses to reach their fans, it’s important to look for … Continue reading A New Way to Increase Your Facebook Likes
Alexandra De ClerckFebruary 22, 2015 Contests on social media are not only a great way to build buzz and increase brand engagement, but also they generate new followers and grow brand presence. There are many different types of Facebook contests ranging from a basic random draw or sweepstake, to a highly involved photo-sharing contest. These … Continue reading How to Run a Successful Contest on Facebook – Guidelines
Chris HortonFebruary 21, 2015 Facebook is on a roll. Recently released Q4 2014 earnings show full-year revenues of $ 12.47 billion, a 58% year-over-year increase. Most of this growth is driven by ad revenues, which reached an all-time high of $ 3.59 billion for Q4 alone, and specifically mobile ad revenues, which represented 69% of … Continue reading Businesses Flock to Facebook Mobile Ads: Should Yours?
Danny WongFebruary 21, 2015 Social media now drives 31.24 percent of overall traffic to sites. More surprisingly, Facebook alone made up nearly one-quarter of the total visits publishers received in December 2014. As a blogger or brand marketer, it makes sense to optimize your visual assets to boost audience engagement and interaction with your social media … Continue reading Social Media 101: How To Resize Your Images For Facebook
Business.comFebruary 20, 2015 We are living in the social age; where we all have the power and the potential to have our opinions heard by millions. With every social post you distribute, you’re actively impacting your image and contributing to your social print. There are thousands of articles online promoting what should be included in … Continue reading Quality Over Quantity: Sharing Facebook Like-Bait is Ruining Your Credibility
Jacob CurtisFebruary 20, 2015 If this is the first time you’ve heard of a For Sale Facebook group I wouldn’t blame ya. I just found out about them myself after a recent Facebook announcement introducing new features designed to improve the way people buy and sell within groups. This week’s #SocialMediaMinute will cover how to … Continue reading How to Create or Request a “For Sale” Facebook Group
Business.comFebruary 19, 2015 For many business owners and marketing managers, the number of Facebook “likes” that result from social media campaigns is a direct reflection of those campaigns’ success or failure. It’s natural; likes are a form of “social proof.” We see them and expect quality. However, what people may not realize is that not … Continue reading It’s Not All About The Likes: Why More Facebook Likes Can Actually Hurt You
Anurag BansalFebruary 19, 2015 Communication requires at least a sender and a recipient. Hyper-social highly connected world we live in today brings us tools like Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, Blogs and hundred other social networks. But as a society on a very ground level I think we are failing the entire purpose of communication. In … Continue reading Best & Worst Times to Pin, Tweet and Share on Facebook [Infographic]
Anna BennettFebruary 19, 2015 You can no longer ignore the formidable power of Pinterest. If you do, you are foolishly turning away sales. Many businesses think that Facebook is the obvious choice for their social media marketing because of its sheer growth in users. However since January 1st, organic visibility in the Facebook news feeds … Continue reading Pinterest Versus Facebook: Who’s The Real Winner for Ecommerce?
Bob HutchinsFebruary 18, 2015 If you love “brand-watching,” then this won’t surprise you. We’ve all sensed it on the horizon… and now it’s happened. Instagram usage has officially overtaken Facebook usage in the U.K., reports Adweek’s Social Times: “According to data from GlobalWebIndex, Facebook usage in the U.K. is down 7 percent over the past … Continue reading Instagram Overtakes Facebook In the U.K. [Infographic]
