Building a good presence on social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and Google+ should be a central part of any digital marketing strategy. A strong following can boost your business visibility online, and it’s a great way to engage with customers on a more personal and direct level. With a strong following also comes a ready audience for promotions and messages, which can be shared and passed on, extending your reach and growing your business.
Facebook have just released their 2019 report on social trends. The conversation topics that grew in 2018, compared with 2017, include sustainable living, wellness, escapism in media and experiences, and connection to tech. Whatever your business, staying in touch with social trends is a wise move. However ridiculous those trends may be. What’s in Facebook’s […]
Every business has periods of low demand, depending on the seasons, the day of the week, and sometimes even the weather on the day. So how can you anticipate this ahead of time, and create extra demand with your marketing to top up your sales? These 13 ideas will help you to get ahead of […]
When you first start a business it’s likely you’ll want to keep both your social media presence and content fresh. And, typically, it’ll be easy, to begin with as you’ll have lots of things to say about your brand plus your products or service… but after a while, you might find things get a bit […]
Let’s delve into the mysterious subject that is algorithms. The term “algorithms” is often mentioned when discussing social media platforms. But you might be a little hazy on the facts around what an algorithm is or how they work, let alone how they can even benefit your business or brand. What Exactly is an Algorithm? […]
A social media strategy is an essential component of an organisation’s marketing, regardless of how instrumental a part of the marketing mix social media is for them. Having a strategy in place – however basic – provides a simple manual to fall back on for when you or your team have questions regarding content, tone, […]
Digital marketing can feel like a minefield sometimes, especially if the topic is totally new to you. Wading through conflicting online advice; new jargon constantly coming out of the woodwork; swimming in data but no clue what to do with it all; the learning curve can feel like a real uphill battle. But doing any […]
When anyone talks about the societal detriment brought about by social media, it’s likely that doing things ‘for likes’ will be mentioned. Posting a picture of every meal before eating it, cold, for the likes. Gym selfies, for the likes. Shelfies, for the likes. It’s been the subject of dystopian (but seemingly impending) fantasy in […]
In such an obvious move that I can’t believe I didn’t see it coming, Instagram will start phasing paid posts into the Explore tab. Explore is where millions of us spend aimless hours scrolling and tapping, scrolling and tapping. Until now, Instagram has filled Explore with algorithmically curated content designed to delight our personal tastes. […]
Whoever you are and whatever you do, Twitter provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to get their name out there online. It’s a relatively uncomplicated platform which enables users of all kinds to grow a meaningful following and engage with prospects on a public stage. Setting up a Twitter account is quite straightforward; it’s actually […]
Content marketing is a potentially humongous topic. We’re so jaded by traditional marketing practices, promoting your business by giving away actionable and insightful information served as a powerful deviation from what was the norm. But after a while, everyone jumped on the bandwagon. Content marketing has become the new norm online, with companies of all […]