Digital, social, and mobile technologies have profoundly changed the way we live and work. Marketing is the most disrupted function. Many small businesses have taken to the internet in an attempt to save their revenue since the pandemic. Too many businesses fall for the trap of hiring social media managers, creative branding, and ad agencies that are eager to make a profit, instead of chasing … [Read more...]
How I Built A 15,000-Person Community in Less Than 2 Years
The saying goes that it takes a village to raise a child. Well, I believe the same is true for dog parenthood. When I fostered my first puppy only to quickly find out he had fleas, I felt lost and in need of people I could turn to for trustworthy information, and as a dog mom today, I’m regularly looking for community support.So, when I started Dog Spotted to help NYC dog parents navigate … [Read more...]
The 30 Most Influential Bloggers in 2022
It is difficult to blog. First, you need to find the best writers and determine how often you will post. Next, create a consistent tone throughout your company's blog. Although it's complicated to improve your SEO ranking, it's essential for today's market. Consider this: What can you do to make it even more amazing? Which works should you read? What works best for the best? A great blog is an … [Read more...]
How to craft engaging posts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
There should not be two identical social media posts. It's not random - there are no two social media platforms the same. Although 'connecting with people' is at the heart of all platforms, they are unique in their own ways. Twitter is for updates, Facebook for keeping in touch and Facebook for family and friends, LinkedIn for professional networking and maintaining one's professional … [Read more...]
Ecommerce businesses make 8 major mistakes when checking out
An almost-sale is not possible. Abandoned carts combine both the excitement of selling a product people are interested in and the fear that you might have done something to endanger that interest. There are many reasons abandoned carts happen. Fortunately, there has been a lot of research. Some reasons, such as shoppers using the cart for determining a final price, are out of merchant's hands. … [Read more...]
What is Content Strategy Agency, and How Can We Help Your Business Grow?
Your marketing team uses content, even if your company isn't living under a rock. Is your content delivering the results you desire? You might consider hiring a content agency. The Content Marketing Institute reports that more than 70% of businesses outsource content today, but that only a small percentage of these companies are using outsourcing strategies. The majority are focused on content … [Read more...]
The Complete Social Media Image Dimensions Cheat Sheet
The power of optimized social media images is amazing! Who doesn't love a well-done image? The right image sizes on social media make them look great. Are you ready to be different? Images don't look great because of one element. A great image is made up of all elements. This is how it looks. It was an incredible image. But, because you didn’t optimize it correctly, half the elements were … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to TikTok Market
While you can laugh all you want, it's high time that we all took TikTok seriously. This platform is no longer a playground for online teens, but it's now open to everyone. Millions of people spend hours scrolling through endless content. If you aren't marketing your brand there, you're missing an enormous opportunity. Here's the ultimate guide to TikTok Marketing. This guide will … [Read more...]
Understanding the three awareness stages in your online audience
30-second summary: Do you feel confident in how your target customer moves through the three stages of awareness, consideration, decision? Websites that only cater to the first stage in awareness will not convert. However, sites that are only interested in conversions might struggle to convert. How to create balanced, targeted content to better … [Read more...]
How we offer Async Training for our Fully-Distributed Customer Advocacy team
src="https://buffer.com/resources/content/images/2022/05/louis-hansel-SCc9AndIwJ4-unsplash.jpg" alt="How We Offer Async Training To Our Fully-Distributed Customer Advocacy Team"> We've tried a variety of training formats within the Buffer Advocacy group, including training over Zoom, lightning talks and recorded trainings. It is often energizing to train together as a group and fosters a sense … [Read more...]