Appropriate hashtag use is more of a skill than a guessing game. But all too often, marketers underestimate the importance of hashtags and simply slap a few relevant words onto their Instagram posts and hope for the best. If you're marketing your... (Read More)

When it comes to the way you use hashtags in social media posts, what does your brand's strategy look like? Do you use as many hashtags as possible, no hashtags at all, or something in between? Although the use of hashtags is not a perfect science... (Read More)

Does your blog feel a bit blah lately? Are you running out of genuinely interesting or helpful topic ideas for your readers? Are your viewership stats stagnant or even declining? If so, then it's probably time to start diversifying your content... (Read More)

Social media marketing practices are always changing, but there still remain some persistent problems that some marketers can't seem to give up on. If you're concerned about potentially driving away your followers with well-intentioned but poorly... (Read More)

According to researcher and author Dr. Robert Cialdini, there are six proven methods of persuasion that can be used to influence others: Reciprocity, scarcity, consistency, authority, likability, and social proof. When it comes to marketing, these... (Read More)

An optimal blog marketing strategy involves a mixture of paid and organic advertising. Whether you want to earn revenue from affiliate marketing links or you want to promote other products/services, here are 3 helpful and cost-free ways to attract... (Read More)

When it comes to planning out a social media campaign, do you have certain desirable outcomes in mind before you launch, or do you simply publish your ads, monitor your metrics along the way, and think about new strategies for improvement once the... (Read More)

It seems like everyone is hosting contests on social media these days, but some of them are surprisingly ineffective. You'd think users would pounce on any opportunity to get free stuff or recognition, but sometimes, contests fizzle out shortly... (Read More)

When it comes to lead generation, simply asking for people to give you their names and contact information will result in few, if any, leads. You need to make it a win-win scenario by offering a valuable item or opportunity (such as a free white... (Read More)

Social media advertising isn't always fun and games. Sometimes, seemingly out of nowhere, a critic shows up and puts a damper on your post by insulting your brand, cursing, or making some other rude comment that may or may not be related to the post... (Read More)