Instagram Reels: How to Use Them for Your Business, No Experience Necessary

Are you looking for a way to create more engaging content for your Instagram account? If so, you should consider using Instagram Reels. Instagram Reels are short videos that can be up to 60 seconds long. They are a great way to show off your products or services, and they can be created without any video production experience or staff. In this blog post, we will give you simple tips on how to create Instagram Reels that will engage your audience and help promote your business. Creating … [Read more...]

3 Emerging Social Trends to Build Your Audience

It’s 2021. Has your marketing woken up to the new year yet? We’re specifically talking about your social media marketing. The social media landscape has developed rapidly over the past decade, and the Coronavirus didn’t slow down that progress. In fact, in some ways, it accelerated the growth of existing channels and features.  These days, interactive content is king. That includes both video and audio content. These mediums captivate your audience in ways that text cannot. Excitement, … [Read more...]

How to Use Instagram Stories for Lead Gen and Conversions

This is a guest post by Aljaz Fajmut founder of Nightwatch There are many ways to drive more leads to your site and bag more conversions, and one that’s especially hot at the minute is Instagram stories. In a nutshell, Instagram stories let users post pics and videos to their profile — but there’s a catch. After 24 hours, they vanish forever. It’s a lot like Snapchat, where content disappears in a similar fashion. Instagram stories have proven to be really popular, with CNN … [Read more...]

“Marketing Is No Longer About The Stuff That You Make.”

  Seth Godin is one of the most well known names in marketing today.  He is a best selling author, entrepreneur and public speaker who founded both Yoyodyne and Squidoo. His blog, http://www.sethgodin.com/sg/ ,  is very inspiring and extremely popular.  Seth believes “marketing is no longer about the stuff that you make, but about the stories you tell.”  Marketing is ever changing and today selling the product has become more about the connections you create. With all the choices … [Read more...]

Tips for a Successful Facebook Live Experience

Live streaming has really taken off in the last few years with platforms like Periscope or Meerkat and now Facebook.  Facebook launched this feature in February of 2016 and has really changed the game this year with videos such as the mom with the Chewbacca mask.  This video has have over 160 million views and shows how powerful Facebook Live can be when used correctly. View here for this example: https://www.facebook.com/candaceSpayne/videos/10209653193067040/   This feature  is free to … [Read more...]

SCOPING TO REACH YOUR AUDIENCE

If you are an early adopter and are looking for the next social platform, look no further! Periscope is a streaming app that allows users to broadcast live, while followers can view live and engage with the presenter while streaming live. You can also watch a replay of the scope for the next 24 hours. Users can "heart" the broadcast if they like what they see and hear. This app is owned by Twitter and it has already become a social media game changer.  . We have added Periscope into some of … [Read more...]

Social Media Is Not Just An Activity

Sean Gardner is known as one of the #1 Social Media Influencers out there. In Sean’s blog The 2morrowknight he features many guest bloggers that collaborate to create a different voice on various social media topics. This adds diversity to all the subjects that include tips, advice, top posts, social engagement, and techniques to improve SEO and results. Sean once stated: “Social media is not just an activity; it is an investment of valuable time and resources. Surround yourself with people who … [Read more...]

Top 25 Social Media Blog Sites You Should Be Following

Are you looking for some great social media blogs? There are so many social media blogs out there its hard to choose just a few!  In honor of Social Media Day, we are going to share with you our 25 favorite social media blogs, in no order. These are all based on content, quality, engagement, and success. Our top 25 Blog Posts to read and follow :  Simply Measured This is an impressive social media company with a lot to offer! Not only do they maintain their clients accounts, but they … [Read more...]