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Social Media – More Than Likes, The Right Platforms and Learn from Buffer’s Mistakes

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What is all this social media about? Reality stars and their lives? GIFs? For business, is it sales, sales, sales? Are you only watching the likes and shares? Missing out on the relationships and connections? Kevin O’Keefe reminds us Social Media is More About Connections Than The Information and Likes Now, which platform? Huffington Post breaks them down: Social Media for Small Business: Which Platforms are Right for You Not sure where to start with social media for your small business? Don’t fret, here is a simple breakdown of the most popular platforms and how your small business can maximize… 

Social Media – Google Plus is Relevant, TED Talks and 40+ Tips

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You’ve started your social media accounts. You’re posting. You’re tweeting. You’re pinning. Starting to get proficient at Facebook. Even used a #hashtag in a tweet. Great! What more should you know about social media? Start with the idea Google Plus is still relevant. (Yeah. It blew our mind too!) Why Google Plus is Your Most Important Social Media Platform The reason Google Plus is so damn useful is because Google… 5 Lessons from The Top Retail Brands on Social Media The strategies that top retail brands use on social media to gain engagement offer valuable takeaways for any brand that aspires to… 

Social Media – 37 Tips for Increased Engagement, Creative Content and Better Writing

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You’ve started your social media accounts. You’re posting. You’re tweeting. You’re pinning. Starting to get proficient at Facebook. Even used a #hashtag in a tweet. Great! What more should you know about social media? Start with these 10: Top 10 Things to Know About Social Media Marketing Written for musicians but applicable to any industry, the author demystifies social media and gives some concrete advice on how to manage it. Also take in these facts: Social Media Trends-Which Platforms and Content Types Are Gaining Favor? The Social Media Marketing Industry Report offers some insights into marketers’ shifting preferences surrounding platforms and content. Now to tips… 

Social Media – 14 Tips to Help Your Business Prosper and 4 Mistakes to Avoid

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You’ve started your social media accounts. You’re posting. You’re tweeting. You’re pinning. Starting to get proficient at Facebook. Even used a #hashtag in a tweet. Great! But is it really helping your business? Can Social Media Marketing Actually Help My Business? Having a social media presence is simply expected of any reputable firm these days. But if you’re still looking for more proof, here are six ways social media can immediately start helping your business. Let’s help improve your social media practices: 8 Effective Ways to Promote Your Business on Social Media Getting started with social media marketing can be intimidating,… 

Customer Service – 10 Mistakes to Avoid and How to go from Good To Great

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Customer service is at an all-time low and customer satisfaction in dealing with a product or service issue is just as low, about 40 percent. Two of three consumers are likely to experience rage during an interaction with a customer service rep. In addition, 63 percent of consumers are likely to experience no satisfaction whatsoever in dealing with a product or service complaint. For retailers the outcome is not good as it is putting about $202 billion in revenue at stake and can slash consumer repeat business and loyalty to shreds. So with so much at stake, let’s improve your customer service!… 

Social Media – New Research and 22 Mistakes to Avoid

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You’ve started your social media accounts. You’re posting. You’re tweeting. You’re pinning. Starting to get proficient at Facebook. Even used a #hashtag in a tweet. Great! Let’s take it to the next level. Here’s new research related to the importance of visuals in your social media, tips to double your results, and examples of what not to do. Visual Content and Social Media Marketing: New Research Are you wondering how important visuals are in your social media posts? Do you want to know how other marketers approach visual marketing? In this article, you’ll discover new research that reveals why you should… 

Email Marketing – More Than 40 Tips; How Often, Best Days and Times to Send

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Email marketing is consistently ranked as the best channel in terms of return on investment. 68% of companies rate the channel as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’. (1) For every $1 spent, email marketing generates $38 in ROI. (2) Email is 40 times more effective at acquiring new customers than Facebook or Twitter. (3) Those three statistics not enough? Digital Resources answers Why Does Your Small Business Need Email Marketing? And do you Want to See Higher Marketing ROI? Email Delivers Best Oh, if you want to compare Email to Social Media, Email Knocks Social Out Of The Park, Again Email vs. Social: Which… 

Social Media – Best 8 Reads Week of May 29

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We do the reading for you. Here’s 8 of the best reads this past week on social media. That being said, these first two aren’t articles. They’re reports. You’ll have to subscribe or at least provide an email address I’m sure but consider the 2017 Social Media Marketing Industry Report In Social Media Examiner’s ninth-annual social media study, more than 5,700 marketers reveal where they’ll focus their social media efforts. This industry report also shows you which social tactics are most effective and how content plays a role in social media marketing. Also, The Digital Trust Report, a brand new report from… 

Social Media – 10 Best Reads Week of May 22

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We do the reading for you. Here’s 10 of the best reads this past week on social media. With Many Social Media Options, Small Businesses Need Focus Great summary of social media outlets with the summary: “What (social media) does is give us a sense of credibility and gives our customers confidence in us.” The Basics Of Generating Real Business Value From Social Media Your customers hang out online. That’s where you should be too — engaging and building a relationship with them. Here are some tips to boost your company’s profile and be on the forefront of your potential customers’…