Maybe you’re just getting started with local search or maybe you’ve been at it for years. Wherever you are on your journey, you’re bound to have some questions that may not be found in a blog post. We teamed with local SEO experts and frequent keynote speakers, Darren Shaw of Whitespark and Dana DiTomaso of…

Twitter chats are an easy way to network and build industry connections without the cost of a conference pass or even having to leave your desk. Additionally, they provide a platform for amplification and establishing authority in the industry, giving your company an edge in the thought leadership process. Even with the recent decline, Twitter…

If you’ve worked in marketing for any length of time, you know just how important it is to have a strong, cohesive brand identity. These days, your brand — and its visual identity — are just as important as the product you’re selling. And with the high expectations of today’s average consumer, a visual strategy…

Small business marketing isn’t easy. It can often feel like there are plenty of options — but not enough time or budget — to figure out what works. Marketing is never one size fits all, but these do’s and don’ts will help you keep your small business moving in the right direction. Don’t: Push your…

Whether you’re trying to espouse your political beliefs on Facebook, showcase your night on the town on Snapchat, or accumulate clout on the Gram, social media has become a central part of our lives. The same is doubly true for advertisers and marketers, which is why measuring social media KPIs has become a critical part…

Advertising your business on Facebook can be a daunting prospect at first glance — the platform can quickly overwhelm new users with an abundance of tools and features. Don’t panic. Understanding the basics is all it takes to reach thousands of potential new customers. Whether you’re trying to raise brand awareness, drive more traffic to…

There are 1.2 billion people that log into Facebook each day. We’ll go so far as to guess that you are probably one of them –– along with your friends, family, coworkers, and most of your high school graduating class. But what about your business? According to BIA/Kelsey, an estimated 18+ billion calls will be…

Customer-facing community spaces are on the rise across industries. At this year’s CMX Summit in Los Angeles, community managers from around the globe gathered to talk about cutting-edge strategy and best practices for fostering member connectedness, determining ROI, and optimizing user experience. If you’re looking to take your community to the next level, or even…

With an average of 1.32 billion daily active users, Facebook continues to be an effective social media channel for marketers. Despite the constant influx of new, trendy platforms, it continues to have the most engaged users with 70% of users logging on daily and 43% of those doing so several times a day. With that…

As the digital world expands with new platforms and mediums, it’s important to create a strong strategy that keeps your brand voice clear so it stands out amongst the chatter. As a social media manager, your role is to identify your audience and create meaningful conversations in their space. If you’re using social media as…