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How to Write Content (When You Hate Writing)

How to Write Content (When You Hate Writing)

I'll let you in on a little industry secret: even writers don't like writing. Writing can be invigorating, watching the pieces fall into place...but more often than not, it's a deadline breathing down your neck and a creative well run dry. Like many things in life, you have to fake it till you make it. If you're not a writer by nature, that's ok.

Nov 13, 2020

Posted In: Blogging, Buzz Tips, Facebook, Growth-Driven Web Design, Marketing, News

Tips for Creating an Online Ad Bidding Strategy

Tips for Creating an Online Ad Bidding Strategy

Learning how to create and bid for ads online is a daunting process - which is why so many business owners rely on marketing companies to create their online ads for them. But it's also useful to peek behind the curtain and understand how to create an online ad bidding strategy. Today we'll cover the two most popular online ad platforms - Facebook

Oct 23, 2020

Posted In: Advertising, Facebook, Google, Marketing, News

Cyberbullying: Protect Yourself, Your Family and Your Business

Cyberbullying: Protect Yourself, Your Family and Your Business

What You Should Know About Cyberbullying and Small Businesses Online, safety is key. You browse the internet with anti-virus programs, avoid suspicious email attachments and guard your personal information. But a quick click away or a program can’t protect you from the greatest online threat: cyberbullying. But what should you do when you encounter

Jun 5, 2020

Posted In: BizzyWeb, Blogging, Facebook, Foursquare, Google+, LinkedIn, News, PInterest, Social Media, Twitter, Video

Social Media Impressions vs. Reach: Which Matters More?

Social Media Impressions vs. Reach: Which Matters More?

When we talk social media, we usually talk about impressions and reach. To the uninitiated, these terms sound interchangeable, but in the social media sphere there's a world of difference between them. So what are they exactly, and which one is more important? What are Impressions? Social media impressions are the total number of times your content

Apr 10, 2020

Posted In: Facebook, Inbound Marketing, News, Social Media, Twitter

Google vs Facebook: Where Should I Run Ads?

Google vs Facebook: Where Should I Run Ads?

You know your customers are online, but how do you reach them? Online advertising is a fantastic way to reach many people quickly, but where should you advertise online? And which is better: Google or Facebook? What are the Differences Between Google Ads and Facebook Ads? The main difference between Google AdWords and Facebook Ads is how ads are

Jun 21, 2019

Posted In: Advertising, Buzz Tips, Facebook, Google, Marketing, News

How to Use Facebook Ads with Inbound Marketing

How to Use Facebook Ads with Inbound Marketing

Facebook, I'd like you to meet inbound. I think you two will really hit it off.  Facebook ads are a great way to quickly get your business in front of many new people, but if you aren't strategic, you might as well just kiss all your money goodbye. Integrating your Facebook ads with an inbound marketing strategy is an easy way to see better

Feb 8, 2019

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Facebook, Hubspot, Inbound Marketing, Marketing, News

Social Media: The Good, The Bad and the WTF

Social Media: The Good, The Bad and the WTF

Ah social media...it's a great way to procrastinate, catch up with old friends and watch companies self-destruct. As long as social media has been around there have been people doing it right...and doing it wrong.  When businesses get caught up in drama online, it can get ugly, fast. Follow these tips and catch our Social Media Screwups Webinar on

Sep 14, 2018

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Facebook, LinkedIn, News, PInterest, Social Media, Twitter, Video

The Best Times to Post on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+ [Infographic]

The Best Times to Post on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+ [Infographic]

Social media is one of the most cost-effective - and just plain effective - ways to reach your audience. But between all the various platforms and demographics, it's hard to know when exactly to post. The ideal time for you to post will depend on your audience and what your analytics show you. However, there are tried-and-true posting times that

Jun 8, 2018

Posted In: Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Marketing, News, PInterest, Social Media, Twitter

Facebook is Changing Their Algorithm (Again): What You Need to Know

Facebook is Changing Their Algorithm (Again): What You Need to Know

If you haven't heard the news yet, Facebook is making major changes to their algorithm. Again. These changes will directly impact all business pages. You can read the full statement on Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook page, but here are the highlights: The first changes you'll see will be in News Feed, where you can expect to see more from your

Jan 26, 2018

Posted In: Facebook, News, Social Media

Where to Find Free Images For Blogs and Social Media

Where to Find Free Images For Blogs and Social Media

You've just finished crafting the perfect blog post, but you know that images are key to making your content pop. No problem: just run to Google and find a picture, right? Wrong. Repeat after me: Google images are not free to use. Google images are not free to use.  Many business owners fall into this trap and find themselves at the end of a

Dec 7, 2017

Posted In: Blogging, Facebook, LinkedIn, News, Social Media, Twitter

The Facebook Mom Problem

The Facebook Mom Problem

  If you spend a lot of time on Facebook, you've probably noticed how it feels smaller and smaller. Are you seeing the same 10 posts multiple times a day, and only seeing a few people on your feed? It's not just you: a side effect of Facebook's targeted algorithm is that it narrows your view. This is particularly frustrating for business owners,

Oct 6, 2017

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Facebook, News, Social Media

10 Social Media Fails (And What You Can Learn From Them)

10 Social Media Fails (And What You Can Learn From Them)

We all enjoy a good online train wreck. That is - as long as you aren't the one at its center.  Learn by example - these brands paid for their social goofs, so you can avoid them in the future. Pssst: Want to increase your social media results from marketing? Click here! Rhode Iceland Tourism When you think glaciers and volcanoes, does "Rhode

Sep 15, 2017

Posted In: BizzyWeb, Buzz Tips, Facebook, News, Social Media, Twitter

How to Take Photos for Social Media

How to Take Photos for Social Media

Say Cheese! It's true: a picture is worth a thousand words. According to Brainrules.net, a person who hears a piece of information will remember just 10% of it three days later, while someone who sees that same information in a picture will recall 65% of it. Taking a good photo is key on social media. Luckily, all you need is your smartphone and

Jul 28, 2017

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Facebook, LinkedIn, News, PInterest, Social Media, Twitter

How Do I Know if My Social Media is “Worth It”?

How Do I Know if My Social Media is “Worth It”?

Social media. You know you should be using it but you may be wondering: what's the point? Many business owners struggle to see the ROI of Social Media, especially when you're not selling a tangible product.   Sprout Social has some actionable tips for calcuating social media ROI. Read the full post on their site, or get the highlights

Jun 30, 2017

Posted In: Facebook, LinkedIn, Marketing, News, PInterest, Social Media, Twitter

How NOT to Respond to Negative Reviews

How NOT to Respond to Negative Reviews

It's no secret how important online reviews are to businesses - 88% of customers rely on them to decide whether or not to do business with a local company. But many business owners are so laser-focused on getting reviews that they don't consider responding to reviews. It's inevitable - if you're actively soliciting reviews, you're going to get a

Jun 2, 2017

Posted In: Facebook, Google+, News

How Much Time Do People Spend on Social Media? [Infographic]

How Much Time Do People Spend on Social Media? [Infographic]

We all do it: in line at the grocery store, lying in bed at night, during your lunch break, on the toilet - you might even be doing it now. Mindlessly checking your social media networks has become an ingrained habit for most of us. Whether your poison is Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or something else, if you're like most people you spend

May 26, 2017

Posted In: Facebook, LinkedIn, News, PInterest, Social Media, Twitter, Video

Why You’re Reaching Fewer People on Facebook

Why You’re Reaching Fewer People on Facebook

Facebook check. 1-2-1-2. Is this thing even on?  Don't worry, you're plugged in - it's Facebook, not you. If you've spent any time on your Facebook Business page, you've shared the frustration of feeling like no one can hear you. Unfortunately, it's true - your posts aren't reaching your entire audience. Why Aren't I Reaching People on

May 19, 2017

Posted In: BizzyWeb, Buzz Tips, Facebook, Marketing, News, Social Media

The Anatomy of a Successful Social Media Post

The Anatomy of a Successful Social Media Post

Did you bring your scalpel? We're starting something new here at BizzyWeb. For the next few weeks, I'll be taking a look at successful social media posts, emails, blog posts and websites to narrow in on what makes them work. Today we're slicing open some successful social media posts to see how they're built. For our purposes today, I'm defining

Feb 10, 2017

Posted In: BizzyWeb, Buzz Tips, Facebook, LinkedIn, News, PInterest, Social Media, Twitter

How You’re Annoying Your Customers (Without Realizing It)

How You’re Annoying Your Customers (Without Realizing It)

For the first 16 years of his life, my younger brother's name was "STOPJON!." STOPJON! blew raspberries, jumped on the couch, yanked ponytails, trudged mud through the house and threw water balloons. STOPJON! never heard his name unless it was shouted in annoyance. Eventually, STOPJON! matured and graduated to "Jon," but not before leaving a legacy

Feb 3, 2017

Posted In: BizzyWeb, Buzz Tips, Communication, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, News, PInterest, Social Media, Twitter

2017 Social Media Image Size Guide [Infographic]

2017 Social Media Image Size Guide [Infographic]

New year, new selfies. 2017 is here and social media isn't going anywhere. Considering that 90% of the information transmitted to the brain is visual, social media is more important than ever. Start this year off right by making sure all your social media images are primed to pop. Below is our 2017 social media size guide. Remember to save this

Jan 6, 2017

Posted In: BizzyWeb, Buzz Tips, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, News, PInterest, Social Media, Twitter, Video

The Trends to Pay Attention to in 2017

The Trends to Pay Attention to in 2017

2016 is finally over. It's time to brush off the dust of last year and step forward into 2017. A lot changed in the digital marketing landscape over the last 12 months. Here are the top digital marketing trends in 2017 that you need to know to keep your business competitive.  Digital Marketing - You Have to Be There It may seem obvious, but

Dec 30, 2016

Posted In: BizzyWeb, Blogging, Buzz Tips, Constant Contact, Facebook, News, Social Media

How to Get Reviews

How to Get Reviews

You can't afford to ignore online reviews - your customers sure don't. 88% of consumers read reviews to determine the quality of a local business. Before ever picking up the phone, your customers will be searching for your online reviews. If you don't have any, they may not buy. But getting online reviews is a struggle many business owners face.

Dec 16, 2016

Posted In: BizzyWeb, Buzz Tips, Facebook, Google+, Marketing, News, Public Relations, Social Media

How to Write Epic Content

How to Write Epic Content

Between TV, email and social media, we're all bombarded with so many words a day that they all blur together into a shapeless mush. It takes some truly special content to stand out from the rest. How can you make your online marketing efforts reach the most people? Make it epic.  Stories unite us. They define us. There's a reason why stories like

Dec 9, 2016

Posted In: BizzyWeb, Blogging, Buzz Tips, Communication, Facebook, LinkedIn, Marketing, News, Public Relations, Social Media, Web Design

10 Worst Social Media Fails of 2016

10 Worst Social Media Fails of 2016

Schadenfreude is the German word for "pleasure derived by someone from another person's misfortune." There are few situations more ripe for Schadenfreude than social media fails. Tweets can be deleted, but screencaps are forever. We're looking back at the worst social media fails of 2016, with tips on where they went wrong. We don't want any of you

Nov 18, 2016

Posted In: BizzyWeb, Buzz Tips, Facebook, News, Social Media, Twitter

Understanding The SEO Journey – Old vs New SEO

Understanding The SEO Journey – Old vs New SEO

As an online marketing agency, SEO is a common topic of discussion around the BizzyWeb office. This recent blog post published on Webbiquity.com by guest author Jack Dawson is an informative and easy-to-understand explanation of old versus new SEO. * * * by Jack Dawson Everyone implementing SEO usually has the same question – how long before I rank

May 15, 2015

Posted In: BizzyWeb, Blogging, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, News, PInterest, SEO, Social Media, Twitter, Video, Web Design

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