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Are you an SMB that struggles to integrate social media?
by Jason Nuss ~ September 11th, 2012
Are you an SMB that struggles to integrate social media? Apparently you’re not alone. In a recent article published by eMarketer, the percentages showed about 50% of SMB’s don’t currently use social media to engage their audience. About 25% don’t even plan to in the next 12 months. That’s amazing, and telling.
Inbound Marketing, Facebook, and Iran – C4 Friday Marketing Roundup
by Jason Nuss ~ August 3rd, 2012
Inbound Marketing, Facebook, and Iran; what do they all have in common? Well, they’re all in this blog post, that’s what. We found some great reads this week and these are the few we thought we’d share in this week’s news Roundup.
The Social Media Opportunity for Traditional Brand Marketers
by Chuck Swanson ~ May 9th, 2012
While there are some traditional brands that have leapt into social media with success – Ford comes to mind – there are many others that don’t see the benefit. Or perhaps it’s more than likely that they view social media as beneath them or not a viable medium for their brand message.
Could Facebook Challenge Amazon in Online Commerce
by Chuck Swanson ~ December 1st, 2011
So most of the talk lately has been whether Google+ will challengeFacebook in the consumer social media network space. Not going to happen! But… I would ask whether Facebook could potentially challenge Amazon in the consumer online retail space. Now there’s a battle I’d like to see.
With just over $34 billion in online sales last year, a 40% increase over the previous year, Amazon leads the web in sales. Impressive numbers to be sure, and I especially like how Amazon recommends additional purchases based on who also bought what you just did. Pretty slick.
The Real Three Players in Social Media Networking Today
by Chuck Swanson ~ June 4th, 2011
First… you’ll notice I added ‘networking’ to social media in this blog’s title. Social media in a general sense consists of all blogs, content aggregators and niche communities built around certain subjects. To this end, social media hasn’t even scratched the surface, but when it comes to social media networkingsites that keeps a ton of this information flowing I feel that we’re down to three main players and I’m not sure there’s room for any more.
CONTENT MARKETING
Today, content and content marketing are playing a central role in online brand visibility. Without a steady flow of fresh, relevant, well-written content your site will not be maximizing its search engine presence.
Content can come in many forms, all of which – if optimized – can set your site apart from competitors, giving you better online brand visibility, but perhaps even more important – a voice. A seat at the table, as they say, brings thought-leadership which goes miles toward shrinking sales cycles and converting new business.
- Blogs – establish a blog and let prospects see your passion for what you do, how you do it, and who makes it happen
- Video – create video content and differentiate yourself. YouTube and Vimeo are great places, beyond your site, to create a presence
- Articles – write smart articles and syndicate them at article sites as well as distribute them to bloggers and publishers
- Press Releases – set up shot at PRWeb.com and PRLog.org and publish your press releases. Create a media center or integrate them into your blog for more robust, searchable content
- Enewsletters – interact with prospects, customers and partners and archive them on your site
These content ideas and more are what it takes these days. Explore our site to learn more or give us a call today to walk through countless content marketing ideas that will have you standing out from the crowd.
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