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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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
5 Social Media Tips for the Trades
Show of hands: who set up their social media, posted a couple of times and then never returned?Don't worry - we get it. You're trying to run your business. And you may be thinking: "What do I even talk about?" It's easy to look to big brands with their flashy videos and professional photos and get discouraged. But here's the thing: you … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
The Best Time to Send Black Friday Special Offers
Black Friday is one of the most profitable shopping holidays, and retailers are busy planning their social media and email strategy. To help retailers make informed decisions about last-minute social media and email campaigns, Yesmail analyzed the performance of 50 top retailers’ email and social promotions in the week leading up to Black … [Read more...]
4 Videos To Kickstart Your Social Media Strategy
"Are you on Facebook?" is now a rhetorical question. If you don't have a presence on social media, potential customers will pass you by. But it's not enough just to have social media accounts – you also need to know how to leverage them for your business. We frequently talk about social media in our weekly BizzyWebinars, and we've rounded up 4 … [Read more...]
9 Expert Ways to Grow Your Email List with Facebook
Miranda Paquet, Constant Contact “We’re finding Facebook to be less and less of interest to us because of the way they changed their algorithms for how our posts work…we found out that without paying for their marketing program, it doesn’t work for us.” Like many small business owners, Chris Iousa is wondering if it’s time to call it … [Read more...]
10 Simple SEO Mistakes to Avoid
by Jeremy Taylor, Constant Contact You have a website and you want people to see it. The trouble is, you have an awful lot of competition. If the world wide web is a beach, the websites on it are grains of sand. So how do you make sure your grain is the one your target audience finds? Avoiding these ten SEO mistakes is a great start… 1. Focusing … [Read more...]
6 Simple and Inexpensive Ways to Use Online Marketing to Reach New Customers
by Ali Hyatt, Constant Contact As a small business, online marketing often provides the most cost-effective methods for attracting new customers. But any form of marketing — whether it’s online, print, television, or direct mail — usually costs something and it can be hard to find the resources needed to spread the word about your … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
New Research Pinpoints The Best Days and Times to Post Content [Infographic]
Deciding when to post new content to social media channels can be a bit of a guessing game. "Never post on a Friday or Monday," say some. "Post content first thing Monday morning so people see it right away when they get to work," say others. It seems everyone has an opinion on the optimal day and time for best results. We were excited to … [Read more...]
Will 2015 Be the Year of Hashtag Marketing?
As we’ve been perusing all the 2015 prediction articles, it’s become apparent that industry leaders believe hashtag marketing will surge this year. While hashtags started as a means to categorize and search for content, they have evolved and are less about search and more about context. Hashtags have become a marketing mainstay, taking over Twitter … [Read more...]
Buzz Builders for 4/30: Twitter Profile Update Workshop
Bummer. You missed this week's live broadcast. Fortunately, you can still watch the archive video above. Join us next week live on the webinar, or in person at our new headquarters for the next Buzz Builders workshop! Twitter announced this week that all profiles are now ready to move to the new profile look (as covered on our April 9 Buzz Builders … [Read more...]
Buzz Builders for 4/9: New Twitter
Bummer. You missed the live broadcast. But don't worry! You can still stream the archived video above to catch up on the changes that Twitter is rolling out. See you next week! Have you used Twitter lately? If you haven’t, or if you’re thinking about starting an account, you’re in for a welcome change. Twitter is rolling out a massive new redesign … [Read more...]
Buzz Builders for 2/19: Twitter
Sorry you missed the LIVE broadcast! Join us again next week for the next Buzz Builders Webinar at NOON CT! You’ve probably seen them everywhere on TV commercials and your favorite shows – little codes with a pound sign in front of them. Those codes are called “hashtags,” and they’re used on social networking site Twitter to chat about topics in … [Read more...]
Buzz Builders for 1/8: New Years Social Media Predictions for 2014
You missed the LIVE broadcast of Buzz Builders, but you can still watch the video stream above to catch up on what we are predicting for 2014 social media trends. Join us next week for another live broadcast for Buzz Builders! Happy New Year from BizzyWeb! This week on Buzz Builders we'll gaze into our crystal ball to make some predictions on what … [Read more...]
Buzz Builders Webinar for 12/4 – Twitter
Join us LIVE now! You can also join our interactive session on Google+ to be able to ask questions and get live tech support after the broadcast. You’ve probably seen them everywhere. On TV, commercials and your favorite shows. Little codes with the pound sign in front of them. Those little codes are called hashtags and they are used on the social … [Read more...]
Buzz Builders for 11/20: Using Social Media to Fill Your Sales Funnel
If you run a business, you probably know that you need a website. And there is a good chance you have already setup a Facebook account, and maybe even Twitter, Google Plus, and LinkedIn. All of these tools have a place in marketing your business, but without a strategy to use online marketing tools to fill your sales funnel, you are likely to waste … [Read more...]
Buzz Builders Webinar for 5/15 – Twitter
“Awwww, you missed the live webinar, but never fear! you can still watch the video above,"Speak Your Mind" below to ask questions, or tweet to #BuzzBuilders or email [email protected] You’ve probably seen them everywhere. On TV, commercials and your favorite shows. Little codes with the pound sign in front of them. Those little codes are called … [Read more...]
Buzz Builders Webinar for 2/27 – Twitter
You missed the live webinar, but never fear! you can still watch the video above,"Speak Your Mind" below to ask questions, or tweet to #BuzzBuilders or email [email protected] You've probably seen them everywhere on TV commercials and your favorite shows – little codes with a pound sign in front of them. Those little codes are called “hashtags,” … [Read more...]
Creating an Integrated Web and Social Solution: A Case Study
The following is reprinted from the October 2012 issue of New Business Minnesota. For a full copy of the articles, download this PDF or click the image to the right. Creating an Integrated Web and Social Media Solution to Replace a Company’s Weak Web Design Randy Smith, owner of Randy’s Electric, knew his company’s website needed work. And he … [Read more...]
Buzz Builders for 10/3: New Twitter Profiles
Join us on BizzyWeb’s Buzz Builders Webinar this Wednesday 10/3 at noon as we cover the new changes to Twitter's profile pages! Some of the changes to Twitter: You can now set a header image that runs across the top, similar to the cover photo that Facebook users have on their timelines The page itself has been reoriented to play up other … [Read more...]
FREE Buzz Builders Webinar for 8/15: Social Media Strategy
This week's FREE Buzz Builders Webinar will be focused on setting up a social media strategy. We will cover how to create an effective plan to create more business for your company and more customer/client interaction. Having a strategy is important for the success of your campaigns. Note: This Event will be held via Google Plus Hangout. Please … [Read more...]
FREE Buzz Builders Webinar for Wednesday, Jun. 20: WordPress 3.4
WordPress version 3.4, codenamed "Green," was just released and has some significant upgrades for users and developers. This week on our FREE Buzz Builders webinar (noon on Wednesday) we will cover the major updates, which include theme customization, custom headers, Twitter embeds, and HTML image captions, and more. Join us and get to know the ins … [Read more...]
FREE Buzz Builders Webinar for Wednesday, Jun. 13: Apple’s Updates and Twitter Basics
This past Monday at their annual WWDC conference, Apple revealed the hardware and software upgrades coming soon to a Mac or iOS device near you. Some of these changes have big implications for businesses and present new ways to market your services. On this week’s FREE Buzz Builders webinar (at noon on Wednesday) we'll cover the big news in Mac's … [Read more...]
Project the Right Image with a Professional Website and Social Media
The following is reprinted from the April 2012 issue of New Business Minnesota. For a full copy of the articles, download this PDF or click the image to the right. Use These Simple Tips to Get the Customers You Want. Projecting the right image to your customers is one of the best ways to gain their trust and business. If you use the right tools, … [Read more...]
Special Seminar: Building a Social Media Plan at NHAC on Tuesday, Jan. 24
Want to learn more about how to build a social media plan to generate buzz about your business? Dave Meyer will be speaking about social media planning and best practices in a talk hosted by North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce. The luncheon will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the NHACC Office from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration … [Read more...]
Fishing for Sales with Online Marketing
The following is reprinted from the August 2011 issue of New Business Minesota. For a full copy of the articles, download this PDF or click the image to the right. Your Tackle Box Should Have the Right Lures to Catch What You’re Looking For. Finding customers can feel a lot like fishing: Sometimes the fish are biting and sales are coming in as fast … [Read more...]
Are you worried about online security?
As of late, many social media sites have started to update their security platforms to higher standards. Facebook and Twitter have most recently started the big push towards more security for your profiles. Facebook made the move to offer HTTPS security at the end of January, and now Twitter has joined the club. Twitter made a statement Tuesday, … [Read more...]
5 Things You Need to Know to Generate Buzz Online
The following is reprinted from the March 2011 issue of New Business Minesota. For a full copy of the articles, download this PDF or click the image to the right. Social media has changed the way people interact with businesses on the web. A simple website with text from your brochure (that hasn’t been updated for months) is no longer enough. To … [Read more...]
