Social Media Marketing Archives

It’s called the “buyer’s journey” and it’s made up of the steps it takes for someone to actually buy a product or service.  The buyer’s journey is made up of five distinct stages: awareness, consideration, decision, adoption, and advocacy. Each stage comes with its corresponding objective, and each should have a unique social media strategy. […]

There’s no question about it; social media is the future of online engagement. Once you realize this, the next task is figuring out how to best manage your business and put your content in front of your waiting audience. Each week on #MagnetMarketers we dive into a 30+ minute topic on digital marketing live via […]

A site that doesn’t generate leads is one that’s not performing. By neglecting this aspect of a site, people unwittingly allow their business’s prospects to suffer. If your site is no more that a digital brochure that only functions to provide information concerning the business, it’s time to change. Treat the website as though it’s […]

The New Year is here, and it’s time to make a website action plan for 2016. Taking the time to address key parts of a business website is vital to ensure you’re successful with bigger results down the road. Technology moves fast, and to stay competitive, websites need to keep up with the latest standards. […]

Things change fast online. What worked online 2 years ago, might be old now. What was leading edge 3 years ago, may be obsolete. You need to stay current on what is working right now and adapt it to your audience. In this workshop, you’ll discover the 4 items that matter for your website, social […]

Negative comments and reviews are an unfortunate reality of doing business on the web. The question isn’t if you receive negative comments, it’s when you do, and how you react to them. Don’t shy away from them, it’s an open dialogue that you can use to be part of a conversation. You have a voice […]

  My blab with Jessica Phillips of Now Marketing was all about apps!  Apps are one of my favorite topics and this blab was no exception.  Apps can help you market efficiently, provide quick support to potential and existing customers via social media, and help you save time and money in various ways. It’s an […]

Manufacturers can and should value social media marketing as a unique way to build brand awareness, grow revenue and reach new markets and audiences. A recent study of B2B marketing by Brightcove shows that 87% of B2B brands and manufacturers engage in some form of social media marketing.  It works…if you do it right. New […]

  Thanks to our friends over at Red Web Design for this helpful graphic! Avoid Excessive Advertising Ads can be a helpful monetizing tool, but too many are annoying! Make Your Website Lightning-Fast Many users are impatient and will leave if delayed. Reduce image sizes, use a caching plugin, and keep code clear of unnecessary […]

  Content that gets a lot of backlinks is content that draws in many people. But what makes content interesting in the first place? Consider these seven factors: Original — If it’s never been seen before, then people are bound to find it interesting. Informative — No one likes fluff. Content that shares important information […]