When Instagram launched in 2010 with its visually-focused platform, it disrupted the social media scene. So big was its success that it sparked a whole movement in photo styling. Instagram has since added video, but its focus has always been one-off visual experiences that are shareable but sometimes leave marketers trying to figure out how to provide…
5 Alternatives to Google Plus for Your Local Business
On the hunt for a Google+ (also called Google Plus and G+) alternative? It may be easier than you think! Since the social media platform closed its doors in 2019, consumers have been looking for another option to match the features, traffic, and SEO benefits. Luckily, there are several replacements you can use. Here are the…
Why You Should Audit Your YouTube Channel
How do you ensure your YouTube channel is reaching the right audience and helping you achieve your marketing objectives? By performing a YouTube audit. With over 2 billion active users, YouTube is among the world’s most popular social media platforms. Roughly 73 percent of US adults have a YouTube account, which means it’s an excellent opportunity…
A Guide to Instagram SEO With Search by Interest
Instagram SEO is important for businesses and brand owners who are thinking about getting more eyes and more engagement on their Instagram posts. How can you optimize search for the posts you create? Initially, searching was limited to hashtags or user accounts. A later feature to Instagram is searching by interest, not just by hashtags…
Why Your Local Business Should Work with Yelp Elite
If you own a local business, be it a restaurant, bar, retail store, or even a local service provider, you might have heard of Yelp Elite. This coveted group of “expert reviewers” gets more exposure on their reviews from others. The Yelp Elite Squad reviews can have a positive or negative impact on your business’…
The Advanced Guide to Facebook Watch
In 2017, Facebook launched its answer to the burgeoning streaming video market: Facebook Watch. Through Watch, users could view both scripted and live video from professional networks, brands, influencers, and everyday people. Facebook released Watch to a limited group of users, and for that first year, it flew pretty much under the radar. In 2018,…
How to Engage Your Audience with Live Streaming
Are you missing out on a huge section of your target audience? If you’re not using live streaming to engage with your followers, then you might be. The numbers behind live streaming are impressive, and if you’re not already, you should be incorporating this medium into your marketing strategy. Here’s how you can leverage live…
How Does Google Keen Compare to Pinterest?
Google launched a social platform that, if it takes off, could give Pinterest a run for its money. Called Google Keen, it’s a curation tool that allows users to collect not only content from around the web, but also text and images, and save them to their keens, Google’s version of a board. In a…