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The foundation of a strong Facebook marketing strategy for your business begins with a solid business page. A business profile is different than a personal page and offers unique features such as a “learn more” button, as well as a map for your location. There are many good reasons for jumping into Facebook marketing and […]
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Many companies get into Facebook marketing with a “try-it-and-see” approach. You post a few things, see what sticks and have some fun trying it out. But you don’t want to stay in that mode. In order to connect with audiences and achieve a positive return on investment, you need strategic techniques that reliably deliver growth. […]
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Facebook marketing looks so easy. You write a post, maybe share a favorite quote. You throw out a few pics from headquarters. You even invest some money into a paid ad. And then…nothing. Sure, you can see that people liked your posts, but are those non-discerning clickers that never saw a post they didn’t like? […]
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What do you do if you want to grow your engagement on LinkedIn for businesses, but you don’t have room in your budget for a lot of paid ad spend on social media? In fact, you may not be sure you could find room in your budget for a taco at the moment, so it’s […]
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Connecting with your audience on social media isn’t exactly easy these days. It’s not just your organization trying to reach them, they’re also wading through social media marketing efforts of many, many others. Becoming a beacon in the fog is the goal of most marketers these days, and by following a few guidelines, you can […]
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Social media marketing provides an opportunity to connect with your target audience, but it’s important to have an understanding of the platforms. Even more importantly, you need an understanding of where your target audience likes to spend their time. Your content can only be viewed by those most likely to convert if it’s appearing on […]
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Facebook ads sometimes can appear to be a “set it and forget it” type of tool, but there may be more to success than you’re realizing. While Facebook ads can be deceivingly simple, there are five common mistakes you can avoid to maximize their effectiveness: Mistake #1: Becoming a Broken Record Don’t run your Facebook […]
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While your company probably knows you should be engaging in social media marketing, you may struggle to identify goals and then determine how, or if, social media is contributing to any success. Do likes or other vanity metrics have any value, or should marketers be focused on another measure of impact? It’s important for you […]
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It doesn’t matter what size your business is; you are always faced with a challenge of tailoring your marketing spending to your budget. For small businesses, the best impact for your dollars may come from social media marketing. Here are five reasons why social media marketing for small businesses is a good fit: Your Audience […]
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Polls are almost irresistible. Sometimes you feel compelled to click on an option just to see the results and find out what everyone else is thinking. Thankfully, LinkedIn for businesses makes it easy to set up a poll with up to four options and run it for your preferred length of time. In this blog, […]
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