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We all dread the necessary-but-boring tasks. Mowing the lawn, waiting in line at the DMV...writing your LinkedIn Bio. You know you should write it, but it's so easy to just copy and paste your resume. I see your fingers hovering over Ctrl + C. Before you settle on "good enough," try these LinkedIn bio writing tips. The beauty of a … [Read more...] about How to Write an Effective LinkedIn Bio
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Is This the End of YouTube? What You Need to Know about COPPA
In September 2019, Google and YouTube made history for landing the largest COPPA fine ever - a whopping $170 million for allegedly violating child privacy. Ouch. Because of the settlement, YouTube is scrambling to restructure how videos aimed at children serve up advertisements. YouTube announced that creators now need to label any … [Read more...] about Is This the End of YouTube? What You Need to Know about COPPA
5 Easy Holiday Marketing Ideas for B2B
Bah humbug. Struggling on mustering up some holiday cheer for your B2B? Holiday marketing seems to go hand in hand with e-Commerce since November and December are big spending months, but there are still ways to market during the holidays even if you aren't trying to sell candy canes. Give these actionable holiday marketing ideas a try. 1. Use … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Holiday Marketing Ideas for B2B
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 … [Read more...] about Social Media: The Good, The Bad and the WTF
How to Get Customer Feedback
Customer feedback isn't just important - it's essential to keep your business afloat so you can improve and adapt to your customers' needs. If you aren't currently gathering customer feedback beyond reviews, there are many ways you can solicit customer feedback with minimal effort. Email Feedback This is one of the most common ways to receive … [Read more...] about How to Get Customer Feedback
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 … [Read more...] about The Best Times to Post on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+ [Infographic]
How to Tell if Your Social Media Marketing is Working
We won't tell you that you should be using social media (because you really, really should be by now). But we know that you may be struggling with justifying all the time and money spent on social media marketing when...to be blunt, it's hard to attach a direct sale to your efforts. Our clients often ask us how to tell if their social media … [Read more...] about How to Tell if Your Social Media Marketing is Working
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 … [Read more...] about Facebook is Changing Their Algorithm (Again): What You Need to Know
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 … [Read more...] about Where to Find Free Images For Blogs and Social Media
How to Make Videos for Social Media
Video on social media was once a novelty, but is now an integral element in most social media platforms. In fact, one-third of all online activity is spent watching video. Between Facebook Live, YouTube and other video platforms a whopping 85% of the US internet audience watches video online. Now is the time to get started with video. Take a few … [Read more...] about How to Make Videos for Social Media
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, … [Read more...] about The Facebook Mom Problem
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 … [Read more...] about 10 Social Media Fails (And What You Can Learn From Them)
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 … [Read more...] about How to Take Photos for Social Media
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 … [Read more...] about How Do I Know if My Social Media is “Worth It”?
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 … [Read more...] about How Much Time Do People Spend on Social Media? [Infographic]
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 … [Read more...] about The Anatomy of a Successful Social Media Post
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 … [Read more...] about How You’re Annoying Your Customers (Without Realizing It)
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 … [Read more...] about 2017 Social Media Image Size Guide [Infographic]
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 … [Read more...] about 10 Worst Social Media Fails of 2016
How Do I Market When My Business is Boring?
Let's face it: we can't all be the cool kids. You know the type: those renegade, cutting-edge startups that shake the status quo. Some of us have to be the doers - the invisible forces that keep the world turning. Sometimes our product isn't sexy and our services are, well, kind of boring. At least when it comes to social media, blogs and website … [Read more...] about How Do I Market When My Business is Boring?
How to Create Gorgeous Social Media Pictures in Seconds
We've said it before and we'll say it again: images are the bread and butter of social media. On Facebook, posts with pictures on average see 37% more engagement than text posts alone. Instagram and Pinterest are almost exclusively photo content, with very little text. To compete with the big boys, your social profiles need high-quality images. But … [Read more...] about How to Create Gorgeous Social Media Pictures in Seconds
Snapchat VS. Instagram Stories: What’s the Difference?
Instagram Stories is the shiniest new toy, and everyone is talking about it. Launched last month, Instagram Stories lets users share snapshots that disappear after 10 seconds. Sounds familiar. Facebook, Instagram's parent company, clearly launched Instagram Stories as a response to the wildly popular Snapchat. And now every small business owner is … [Read more...] about Snapchat VS. Instagram Stories: What’s the Difference?
8 Online Tools Every Business Needs
We spend so much time chasing after the shiniest new toy that it's easy to get sidetracked from the basics. Today we're tacking it back, slowing it down and giving you a play-by-play of the 8 tools your business needs online and how we can help you get there. Every business is different, but when it comes to online marketing there are 8 tools every … [Read more...] about 8 Online Tools Every Business Needs
Grow Your Business with Email and Social Media
Many small businesses and organizations find themselves seeking the right strategies, tools and tactics to make their marketing efforts as effective as possible. But between Facebook and Twitter, email and mobile, deals, and whatever new social network is rolling out that month—there’s a lot to keep up with. And there are only so many hours in … [Read more...] about Grow Your Business with Email and Social Media
Which Social Network Is Right For My Business? [Quiz]
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Are you ready to take your business social? With all the choices out there, it's hard to know which social media network to start with. Cut through the chatter with the quiz below and find which network you should start with. Don't see the quiz? Click here. The Top 5 Social Networks:Facebook is the largest social network for a good reason. This … [Read more...] about Which Social Network Is Right For My Business? [Quiz]
10 Commandments for Millennial Marketing
A few weeks ago, we told you how to appeal to Gen Xers. Continuing on our generational journey, here's a bit of insight into millennials. This list from Rustin Nethercott of Constant Contact shows the 10 commandments of millennial marketing. Read the full article and nab an infographic here.1. Mobilize Your EffortsIt’s safe to say that mobile … [Read more...] about 10 Commandments for Millennial Marketing
Sharing is Caring
We are LIVE on today's BizzyWebinar! There are two ways to "bee a fly on the wall" and watch our webinar:View it on our Google Plus page to stream the video and take advantage of the Q&A Tool to ask questions live on the webinar.Stream the live YouTube video below.After the broadcast, we will have the video both in our BizzyWebinar … [Read more...] about Sharing is Caring
The Ultimate Social Media Image Size Guide [Infographic]
A picture is worth a thousand retweets. When Facebook and Twitter first launched, they were text-only and word-heavy. Now, virtually every social network has become more and more streamlined and picture-friendly. Pictures dominate social networks and consistently see more engagement.We’ll say it straight out: if your images aren’t optimized for … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Social Media Image Size Guide [Infographic]
The Top 3 Takeaways From Facebook’s New Friends>Business Algorithm
They're at it again. Just when you think you've started to understand how the Facebook algorithm works, they go and change it. This Wednesday Facebook announced that they were shaking up the News Feed once again – and this time, business pages are taking a hit.The new algorithm will be prioritizing users friends' content above any business, news or … [Read more...] about The Top 3 Takeaways From Facebook’s New Friends>Business Algorithm
BizzyWebinar: Content Resources
We are live again! Please use the links below:There are two ways to "bee a fly on the wall" and watch our webinar:View it on our Google Plus page to stream the video and take advantage of the Q&A Tool to ask questions live on the webinar.Stream the live YouTube video below.After the broadcast, we will have the video both in … [Read more...] about BizzyWebinar: Content Resources
4 Strategies for Facebook Live
Only one month after launching, Facebook Live has already cemented itself as more than just "the next big thing." It's clear that video streaming is here to stay, and is only going to continue to furiously grow in the months moving forward. Why do you need to take note? Facebook Live is a powerful way to share your brand's personality and story. … [Read more...] about 4 Strategies for Facebook Live
4 Facebook Tips for Nonprofits
You know your cause. You know your supporters. But how to reach them? Facebook is an authentic and simple way to connect directly with your audience. This February, Facebook launched a brand-new site aimed at nonprofits. We've rounded up the top 4 tips from Facebook to take your nonprofit's page to the next level.1. Optimize Your PageIf your … [Read more...] about 4 Facebook Tips for Nonprofits
What and How Often Should You Post on Social Media? [Infographic]
by Azure Collier, Constant ContactWhen I’m hosting Constant Contact’s social media webinars, I get a lot of questions from small businesses and nonprofits on social media best practices.One of the things I hear most often is “What should I post on social media and when should I post it?”That’s why we created this cheat sheet.In this cheat sheet, … [Read more...] about What and How Often Should You Post on Social Media? [Infographic]
Five Facebook Advertising Features You Haven’t Tried Yet
As 2016 marches on, now is the perfect time to re-strategize your social media campaigns. You've probably tried Facebook advertising already, but have you tried video ads? Did you know you can pinpoint-target a specific market (say, women in their 40s who drive a Prius and watch detective shows)? Mike Bird and Webbiquity highlight five Facebook … [Read more...] about Five Facebook Advertising Features You Haven’t Tried Yet
Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Seminar: Social Media 101 & 102
They’re out there – how do you reach them? You know your prospects, clients and members are active on social media. Are you asking: can social media really be harnessed for your business or nonprofit? Perhaps you’re not convinced that it works – or you are, but you’re feeling overwhelmed and are not sure how to get started marketing your business … [Read more...] about Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Seminar: Social Media 101 & 102
Dive Into Facebook With These 4 Videos
Facebook has been online for over a decade, but it remains the go-to social media platform. Facebook business pages let you target your specific markets with targeted content that they care about. We frequently talk about Facebook and social media marketing in our weekly BizzyWebinars. Below, we've rounded up 4 videos to show you how to generate … [Read more...] about Dive Into Facebook With These 4 Videos
