The week between Christmas and New Years is its own dimension of time and space that renders our brains somewhat…useless. So what do you do when New Year’s Eve comes around and you want to send a friendly greeting out? You come to this post, where I’ve come up with 50+ Happy New Year wishes…
Experiment: Do LinkedIn Pods Work? (Or Are They Mostly Embarrassing?)
This past November, I decided to do an experiment. I wanted to see if LinkedIn pods actually worked or if they were just a waste of time. For those of you who don’t know what a LinkedIn pod is, it’s basically a group of people who agree to like, comment and engage with each other’s…
25 Instagram Best Practices for Faster Growth in 2023
It seems like things never stop changing on Instagram. The network keeps adapting its features to compete in the increasingly crowded social media landscape. So, do the Instagram best practices that worked in 2022 still apply in 2023? While the fundamentals of your Instagram marketing strategy should stay consistent, some of the tactics you need…
How to Write a Great Social Media Call to Action
When you work in marketing, you’re always trying to convince your audience of something. Maybe you want your followers to sign up for a free trial, download a PDF, visit your landing page, or pick up the phone and call. But getting people to take action, especially on social media, is tricky… unless you use…
How to Create Effective Social Media Guidelines for Your Business
No matter what industry you’re in, every modern business needs to have social media guidelines. Social media guidelines lay out the best social practices for your employees. In some cases, these rules are required by law or for legal protection. But ultimately, the goal of these guidelines is to empower employees with the information they…
How To Lower Your Cost Per Lead From Google Ads
What Is Cost Per Lead? Google Ads is a pay-per-click (PPC) advertising platform owned by Google. It gives businesses of all sizes the ability to be found near (or at) the top of Google search results in a short period of time — no waiting for your SEO company to improve rankings before your phone…
10 Tips to Declutter Your Email Marketing List for Higher ROI
You put a lot of effort into growing your email list, so it’s easy to fall into the trap of over-valuing your subscriber numbers. But what good does a high subscriber count do if your other numbers aren’t increasing? Numbers like open rate… click-to-open ratio…ROI. The fact of the matter is, email marketing is a…
How To Create a Strong Social Media Advocacy Program
There’s nothing more convincing than a friend’s endorsement — especially on social media. That’s why a social media advocacy program is the best way to show the benefits of your products instead of telling your customers why they should care. Brand advocates help you connect with potential customers and cut through the noise online. They can…