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The internet is becoming awash with content!! We can get quick access to knowledge on pretty much any subject now.
For businesses using social media, this means there are always interesting articles to share.
But, are other users sharing your articles? Do … click here to read more
We all do it. We hear about the launch of an exciting new social media platform and we sign up immediately hoping and dreaming that this will be the ‘next big thing’ to boost marketing efforts. 9 times out of … click here to read more
Facebook breaches European privacy law
A report commissioned by the Belgian Privacy Commission has found that Facebook is in violation of European consumer protection law.
According to the findings, Facebook’s privacy policy (updated in January) does not comply with the Unfair Contract … click here to read more
Social media platforms and channels are continually changing and as marketers and business owners, we need to be able to report and invest in the types of media that will reach our target audience.
In order to do so, it is … click here to read more
Web blogs have reigned the internet for several years, and the speed at which their importance and possibility for financial gain is unprecedented. Everyone and their cat’s cousin has an online space in which they can extol the virtues of … click here to read more
Research in the US suggests that up to 85% of users feel more connected to SMEs after following them on twitter, and are more likely to purchase goods and services from them in the future.
With approximately 15 million twitter users … click here to read more
Facebook introduces tool to edit your page after you die
Facebook has added a new feature that allows users to name a ‘Legacy Contact’ to take over their accounts after they die.
The Legacy Contact will be able to delete the profile, … click here to read more
Most businesses now understand the importance of blogging. But what about vlogging?
Vlogging is the video equivalent of blogging. Instead of writing your blog, you speak it to camera instead. YouTube continues to rise in viewing numbers, and is now a … click here to read more
Following on from the successful PhD in LinkedIn, we are thrilled to announce the release of the PhD in Twitter from the Professor himself.
In today’s competitive environment, social media platforms offer a time efficient alternative to face to face … click here to read more
Let me get to the point: this term has been hyped up and over-stated. It has been latched onto in a crude attempt to convince sales folks that “social media is good”. And the term itself is misleading…it’s a case … click here to read more
WhatsApp trials voice calls on Android
WhatsApp is currently testing a voice calling service that lets users make voice calls to contacts. Similar to Facebook Messenger, the feature allows users to make internet-based phone calls without using any valuable carrier minutes. … click here to read more
If you are new to the search engine optimisation (SEO) game, you are probably feeling overwhelmed. All of your competitors are after the same goal: claim the number one spot on Google, Yahoo or Bing’s search results page (SERP). It … click here to read more
The speed that information travels online has changed the way we share, interact and comment with companies and brands.
People have always used the internet to exchange advice, views and information, but social media and the widening use of consumer forums … click here to read more
Facebook revenue reached $10 billion in 2014
Facebook’s latest figures reveal that the social media giant had its first $10 billion year in 2014.
Other key stats:
Revenue for the full year 2014 was $12.47 billion, an increase of 58% year-over-year
Facebook now has … click here to read more
Does the engagement on your Facebook page seem too low? And does it seem like it shouldn’t be that way, especially when you’ve done well in the past and/or took all of my advice on how to do social with … click here to read more
Whether you are new to social media or considered a social media expert, the truth is that you will always have questions. If you are wanting to use social media to help market your business, you will be looking for … click here to read more
Facebook and Instagram
Facebook and Instagram went down this week following an alleged cyberattack. Hackers from the online group Lizard Squad claimed responsibility for the global outages, which led to both sites being inaccessible for about an hour. It is reported … click here to read more
We all know that social media has evolved and is continuing to do so at an incredible rate. Marketers have long declared that “content is king”, and this is where we see the biggest shift in social media in 2015.
Content … click here to read more
Instagram is becoming one of the fastest rising social media platforms! We all love to look at imagery, which is why Instagram is so popular.
This visual network focuses on image and video posts. You can also add text to your … click here to read more
Marketing is vital to the success of a business. Over time it has morphed and changed into various different forms but content has always been key. The way it distributed and absorbed has changed with technological advances.
The biggest effect on … click here to read more
1 – You have two ears and one mouth – use them in that proportion
Much as Social Media engagement presents huge opportunities for comparatively little in capital outlay, it’s essential for any business looking to embrace the digital revolution to … click here to read more
Writing a business blog that resonates with customers can be a daunting prospect, especially in these days of ‘content overload’.
For me, a website hosted blog is one of the main foundations of any respectable BB content marketing strategy and the … click here to read more
A ‘one of a kind’ social media event was announced this week by online expert community Social Media Experts. The Big Social Media Conference will take place in July 2015 and will feature leading experts from the world’s top experts … click here to read more
Our latest whitepaper is a guide to creating excellent social media posts that stand out from the crowd, getting your brand seen by your audience and interacting with the content that you are posting.
Sian Ediss, Digital Marketing Executive at Pixel8, … click here to read more
Have you wondered exactly how to use LinkedIn for business?
Has your fear of making mistakes prevented you from taking full advantage of all that the #1 business social network has to offer?
This infographic will help to demystify how to use … click here to read more
Q: I write lots of blog posts but don’t think enough of the right people are seeing them? How can I promote my blog content?
This is a great question and gets to the heart of the challenge associated with using … click here to read more
It’s been a busy week for Facebook, with the social media giant announcing a number of key developments…
Facebook to restrict violent videos and photos
Last week, Facebook pledged to police access to violent and graphic videos and photos. To do this, … click here to read more
One of the most common questions about marketing is which social media platforms should you be on and which should you just not bother with?
In this week’s expert video, Sam Flynn looks at whether or not non visual brands, that … click here to read more
