Content marketing is still one of the most reliable ways to get people to your site. Done right, it not only creates awareness but drives measurable results as well. On average, businesses that invest in content marketing bring in about eight times more traffic than those that don’t. That’s not a small edge. It’s a…
Social media marketing is tough. There are plenty of roadblocks that could stop you delivering the results you want to see. Some of the biggest challenges are related to the seemingly simple process of planning and posting content. Indeed, one in eight social media marketers at small businesses say they struggle to post content consistently,…
People don’t move through the buying process in a straight line. One day they’re curious, another day they’re comparing. Eventually, they decide to buy (if you’ve given them a reason to). That’s where content comes in. Not the kind that just fills a page, but the kind that actually supports decisions. Blog posts are essential…
Producing high-quality social media content that helps your brand stand out can feel like a never-ending job. Yes, consumers are spending increasing amounts of time on social networks. And in theory, this should make capturing their attention easier for your business. Nevertheless, they’re also interacting with more and more brands. Plus, they’re actively using these…
For most brands, content marketing eventually starts to feel like a treadmill. You’re putting out posts, tracking engagement, tweaking SEO, yet somehow… it all starts to look the same. We’ve all been there – trying to keep up with algorithms, sticking with what’s “proven,” and playing it safe because it has worked well enough. But…
Ever feel like social media used to be somehow better? In that case, you’re already familiar with the power of nostalgia to influence how we feel about products and services. In this article, we’ll explain what nostalgia in marketing is all about and why it’s so effective. Plus we’ll share real-world examples of brands using…
Did you think Pinterest was just for moodboarding your latest hairstyle or that exotic overseas trip you’ll never actually end up taking? Think again. The #1 reason people use Pinterest is to find new products and brands, which makes the visual social media platform an absolute gold mine for social media marketers looking to drive…
Today’s consumers are fast-paced, overloaded with information, and short on time. We skim content, interact with chatbots, and gravitate toward convenience and instant gratification. We spend 6.5+ hours a day online, including almost 2.5 hours on social media. Image source In this new reality, it’s imperative that brands humanize and connect with their audiences more…
The latest data from January 2024 shows that 93.2% of internet users aged 16 to 64 use social media, spending an average of 2 hours and 23 minutes daily browsing social networks. Combine this with the fact that social media represents the go-to source of pre-purchase information for 44% of Gen Z and 36% of…
Organizations often worry about their employees posting about work on social media. What if they make us look bad? But, with the proper guidance and support, they can be one of your most powerful marketing assets. How powerful? According to LinkedIn, the average employee network has 10X more connections than the company they work for….
