Every day, over 1 billion hours of video is watched on YouTube worldwide, representing an enormous opportunity for content creators and marketers. However, the competition for exposure and viewer share is fierce, and there are no shortcuts to building a large, highly engaged audience. Thankfully, there are some time-tested strategies to help boost subscriber numbers…
If you have a brick-and-mortar business, you depend on local customers. When they search for the products or service you provide, you need to help them find you instead of your competitors. Optimizing your site for local search results is especially important now that most searches on mobile devices are for local businesses. So how…
With spam folders being flooded with junk emails in enormous quantities, there’s no doubt that email marketing has formed a rather dodgy reputation in recent years. Nonetheless, email remains one of the most rewarding marketing platforms of all, not least because of the exceptionally high return on investment it can offer. However, far more promotional…
Every business needs access to social media. Social media marketing is one of the best ways to reach new audiences. Facebook and Twitter in particular have millions of users who are just waiting to hear about what you have to offer. But you can’t just go to social media and expect a sudden surge of…
It’s a common refrain in the online marketing business that “the money is in the list.” Having a large email list of engaged buyers is one of the keys to growing a business. So how do you build such a list when you are just starting out? There are five steps you can take toward…
The world of social media is rapidly evolving, and it is important for consumers and business owners to keep up with the trends. It was not that long ago the now almost defunct MySpace ruled the social media universe — then came Facebook and Twitter to disrupt the marketplace and change user expectations. Facebook and…
For all the wonderful things that can be said for social media’s role in small business marketing, there’s still something to be said for a well-written blog. Even if you already have a blog up and running, it doesn’t hurt to spruce things up now and then. Remember, the purpose of a business blog is…
A strong online presence is important for blogs and businesses alike. One of the best ways to establish yourself in the online world is through the magic of social media. Most of the time, posting on sites like Twitter or Facebook isn’t enough to spread word about your blog, business, or website. The best way…
The world of marketing and advertising has seen massive changes over the past decade. Developments in technology and changing consumer habits are two of the main reasons for these changes, and businesses need to understand and react to what’s happening. Consumers are less likely to read newspapers and magazines, so print advertising is no longer…
Even in the age of automation, efficient customer relationship management (CRM) software solutions, mobile web, big data, smart wearables, and the Internet of Things, a human touch still remains relevant and crucial in customer service interactions. In fact, a Gartner study estimates that by 2017, one-third of all customer support communications will still need a…