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Should You Take a Social Media Vacation?

By Eric - February 10, 2017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, a season of celebration for many, and for those who do not have holidays to celebrate this month it can serve as a welcome break while the business world slows to a…

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Facebook Introduces a New App: Facebook Groups

By Eric - February 3, 2017

If you’re on Facebook you may have noticed that back in August they introduced, and then forced all Facebook users to download, a standalone app for Facebook messaging.  Well, they’ve gone and done it again, this time with Facebook Groups. Facebook…

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Top Tips on Optimizing Your Web Pages

By Eric - January 27, 2017

If you’re in the marketing biz, you’ve heard of optimizing your SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization).  Optimizing your website is the same idea, but in a broader sense.  The user is the main focus of website…

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Facebook Reviews: What Marketers Need to Know

Facebook Reviews: What Marketers Need to Know – via Social Media Examiner

By mission - January 20, 2017

If your business has been on Facebook for any length of time, you’ve likely seen some reviews and star ratings posted. Good or bad, these reviews can affect the way your company is perceived, so it’s important to keep a…

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6 Tips to Make Your Twitter Profile Stand Out

By Eric - January 13, 2017

Twitter profiles are a great way to show your audience who you are and what you’re about in a creative way. Do you have a catchy yet captivating profile? Here are some tips to create a relevant profile that will…

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How to Make Your Infographic Clickable in 3 Easy Steps

By Eric - January 6, 2017

Infographics may be quicker and easier to consume than say, an eBook or long blog post, but there is one downside to marketing with Infographics.  What if the reader wants to learn more about a specific point presented within your Infographic? Answer:…

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Reorganizing Your Marketing Strategy for 2015

By Eric - December 30, 2016

In years past, the thing to do was to get on as many social media platforms as possible. Or write more blog posts, more twitter posts, more status updates on Facebook. While this technique may seem like a good idea,…

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5 Steps to Optimizing Your Social Media Marketing Campaigns

By Eric - December 23, 2016

You’ve probably already been doing these steps with search engine optimization (SEO):  checking your analytics, being sure your content sharability is easy to access, and knowing what your audience appreciates.  Social media optimization (SMO) has one focus:  increasing visibility of…

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3 Examples of Successful Marketing Campaigns

By Eric - December 16, 2016

You’ve probably heard the saying, “no need to reinvent the wheel”, and that can definitely apply to marketing.  When it comes to successful marketing campaigns, there’s no need to start from scratch.  Learn from what others are doing and figure…

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What Are Rich Pins and How Can You Use Them? – via Econsultancy

By mission - December 9, 2016

Have you started using Pinterest’s “Rich Pins” markup for your website? Whether you’re an e-retailer, blogger, movie reviewer or chef, you can enhance your website’s pins to increase user engagement and even drive sales. For example, if you sell products,…

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There’s a Good Chance Google Is Rejecting Some of Your Products Right Now – via Search Engine Watch

By mission - December 2, 2016

Way back in June, Google Shopping announced changes to their feed specifications. This meant that you had until September 30th to make these required changes or your products could stop showing up in Shopping search results. If you haven’t taken…

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What Elements Should Always Be ‘Above the Fold’ in an Email? – via AdAge.com

By mission - November 25, 2016

When designing an email campaign it can be tempting to view the entire piece as a whole, much like you would a one-page magazine advertisement. But in the digital field your design will be shrunk down, cropped, truncated… and even…

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