Why Instagram Stories are Big Trouble for Snapchat
Just as Instagram’s video features spelled doom for the fledgeling Vine, Instagram Stories are challenging Snapchat. Will Snapchat survive?
Instagram for Business has Arrived!
Instagram just introduced Instagram for Business. Here’s how to get set up and start attracting new traffic right from your Instagram app.
Your Facebook Newsfeed is for Friends? Say waaa??
In an announcement made today by Facebook, your newsfeed will now become more focused on your friends and family and not so much on that really great cat video… Although it was a really great cat video… What is the newsfeed? In 2006 Facebook launched what they coined as the “newsfeed”. The newsfeed has come…
Biggest Social Media Myths for Business
Is your business ready to take your marketing social? Fricken sweet! Social media is an effective way to gain brand exposure, promote your products and connect with your customers – not to mention gather business leads and, most importantly, make sales. There are a lot of social media myths for business out there – and we’re ready…
Understanding Social Media ROI
“Yeah, all I need is a website with a few pages talking about all the cool stuff I do”. Me, me, and some more me. Building an audience on relevant social networks will only expose you to future clients. I’m not talking about clients in your current pipeline. Think 3 – 5 years from today, let me…
How to Use Instagram to Promote Your Business | Social Media Meetup
Instagram is a powerful social media platform that allows you to engage with a large audience in a relatively easy way. Below we have outlined how to use Instagram to promote your business by using the app to it’s fullest potential. If we’ve left anything off, please leave us a note in the comments! The Timeline If…
What is Social Reach?
What is social reach? And why should you care? Well, let’s start our explanation with an example of social reach from many many years ago. Pretty much since the beginning, most people have had this weird desire to meet other people and stay in close contact with them. Over time we decided to give those people…
Girl Chat Instagram: Jamie Collyer on Instagram Growth Hacking
Today we bring on a special guest to our blog. Not only a guest but a friend to NeONBRAND, a frequent attendee at our Social and SEO Meetups. She is the founder of Girl Chat Sports, a niche video/podcast show targeting women who love sports. How Jamie Uses Instagram I originally asked Jamie to talk about…
Twitter: From Zero to Hero
Live Blogging from the Las Vegas Social Media Meetup Twitter: From Zero to Hero in 4 Weeks (10 minutes per weekday) Week 1 Day 1 sign up or sign back in Day 2 review who you’re following, unfollow anyone you don’t find interesting Day 3 find and follow 5 interesting people (entertainers influencers, smart people)…
Facebook’s Most Discussed Topics of 2015
It’s nearing the end of the year, and that means we’re taking a look back down memory lane – Facebook’s memory lane, that is. It’s pretty easy to tell what topics were hot and top of mind in 2015 by studying what people posted (and shared) on the world’s most popular social media platform. According…
Tis the Season… to Get Social!
The holiday season is riiiiight around the corner, and if you’re looking for a way to take your business to the next level this season, maybe it’s time you got social. The holidays are the perfect time of year to really make your social media strategy work for you; here’s how to make the holidays…
6 Great Social Media Campaigns for Thanksgiving
It’s November, and that means it’s the most wonderful time of the year! Unless you’re a turkey, that is. If you’re looking to get a little festive with your social media marketing – and you should – go for it! Here are 6 ways to work the upcoming holiday into your Thanksgiving social media marketing…
6 Ways to Market Socially During Halloween
When it comes to social media marketing, we tend to get one common question: “But what do we post?” That’s why we love holidays – they’re universal (generally) and offer up a lot of excuses to get your customers engaging with you on social media. Here are a few ways to leverage our upcoming season…
Pubcon Takeaways
Last week I had the privilege of attending one of the longest running digital marketing conferences right here in Las Vegas. Pubcon is an annual event that covers everything SEO and Social Media related. I had a great time and learned tons of really great things. We just finished our Monthly SEO Meetup and covered…
5 Tips for Upping Your Facebook Marketing Game
There’s no doubt that social media marketing can lead to big-time, real-world results. And when you’re jumping into the world of social marketing, Facebook is often the most natural venue; after all, most of us are familiar with the platform, and when it comes to reaching a huge audience, no other social media platform comes…
Instagram for Business: 6 Creative Ways You Can Use It
You might have Facebook and Twitter conquered, but has your business tapped into the “picturesque” platform that’s gaining popularity (and users) at an incredible rate? Instagram for Business is one of the best tools to leverage social media in their marketing strategies. Here are a few easy ways you can give this platform a whirl:…
5 Ways to Make Your Web Design More Social
Looking for ideas for your next website design? Choose wisely, you wouldn’t want to build a site that is outdated the day it launches.
6 Ways to be Successful on Twitter
So you’re exploring the world of social media marketing for your business. Congratulations! [tweet_dis]Social media is one of the easiest and most economical ways to build brand awareness and convert customers.[/tweet_dis] That said, you might not know exactly how to tailor your social media presence to each platform. That’s where we can help. Twitter tips!…
Make a Joke! 4 Reasons to be Funny on Social Media
If there’s one thing we get asked a lot by businesses attempting to “get social,” it’s “What do I post?” While there’s no end to the types of content you can post (and see successful results from) on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, we’re particularly fond of humor. That said, many businesses are afraid to be…
Facebook Video – New Targeting Options
If you’ve got a business page on Facebook, there’s no doubt you already know the benefits of video marketing. Videos not only get a whole lot of play (no pun intended) on the social media giant, but they also encourage more comments, likes and interaction. Facebook Video Tageting Well, now there’s even more reasons to…
5 Myths Businesses Still Believe About Social Media
From “it takes up too much time” to “no one would ever follow us,” there are plenty of excuses for why businesses don’t benefit from social media. That said, social marketing can be a super-lucrative (and low-cost) way to gain exposure and connect with customers. If you’ve ever used one of these excuses, just know:…
5 Free Ways to Boost Social Media Engagement
With so many social media users out there – in fact there are more than 1.82 billion users across platforms worldwide – if your business isn’t getting social, it’s missing a huge opportunity. But many businesses are intimidated by the idea of social media because they’re not sure how to create engagement and not sold…
Turning Social Media into Real-Life Engagement
You already know that social media should be a big part of your overall marketing and branding strategy, but many businesses get confused when it comes to turning Las Vegas social media engagement into real-life, real-world engagement with customers. You might be posting regularly and incorporating social media into campaigns and promotions, but if you’re…
5 Social Media Tips You Need to Know Now
So you think you’ve got a successful marketing plan. Awesome blog content? Check. Search engine optimization? You betcha. Social media strategy? Uh oh. These days, if social media isn’t a component – and a big component of your marketing strategy, you’re not only missing out on some awesome, low-cost customer opportunities, but you might even…