People often wonder what would happen to the world if the internet crashed globally. Well, there may have just been a glimpse as social media sites crashed worldwide. Instagram, Facebook, and the chat application WhatsApp all bit the dust, leaving millions of users without a way to communicate pictures of their breakfast cereal or send […]
Social media has become a huge part of the way that businesses market themselves. Whether you run an ecommerce site or a brick and mortar shop with an online presence to manage, social media helps you get the word out about your store and grow your brand. Unfortunately, starting out with social media can be […]
Ecommerce is more than just a popular way to sell products and services via the internet; it’s an entire movement, and many believe, the future of the sales industry. From eBay to Amazon, ecommerce has become a driving force in everything from books and games to food and cars. If you can buy it, you […]
Looking to improve your Google ranking, gain a better following by potential customers, or create a brand which is recognized more openly? Your social media accounts could be the key. Social media has dominated the internet for a few decades now, but within the last 5-years it’s really come into its own in terms of […]
Social media plays a huge role in the success of a business these days. Most websites have links to several social media platforms on their site to boost traffic and improve customer relations. From tweets on Twitter to photos on Instagram, social media has changed the way that businesses share information, images, videos, contests, and […]
Twitter has been on one wild ride the last 10 years. From being heralded as the next big social media network and a potential Facebook killer to being written off and everywhere in between, Twitter has seen it all. The last year, in particular, has been riddled with rumors about being bought out, and […]
Small businesses are fundamental to our economy, and I have long admired small businesses owners. In fact, that’s why I love doing what I do. Check these out: Businesses smaller than 500 employees make up 99.7% of all businesses; those smaller than 20 employees make up 89.6% Small businesses account for nearly half of private nonfarm GDP […]
Is it Snapchat? Is it Instagram? If you haven’t been living under a rock, you are well acquainted (maybe not by choice) with one of the newer features that Instagram rolled out to its faithful users: the ability to create “Instagram Stories” *cough cough Snapchat for Instagram.* In an effort to get users to share […]
Although deemed a trend (think Pokemon Go), Snapchat has stayed the course and now is a prominent platform in advertising and marketing. The Snapchat sponsored Geofilters have become a staple feature within the app, providing an inexpensive platform to reach your audience. Why Snapchat? Based on Snapchat’s Internal Data, Snapchat says in the US: A […]
Recently Instagram has released its new business tools. Instagram is exponentially growing and these statistics regarding Instagram usage are quite extraordinary. There are 500m+ monthly active users, 300m+ daily active users, 4.2bn likes daily, and 95m+ photos/videos per day. The significance of these statistics is that by creating an Instagram business profile you […]
Facebook Slideshow. A new product known as ‘Facebook Slideshow’ is here and there is good reason for celebration. Gone are the days where you weren’t able to create your own videos for Facebook or Instagram. Now with Facebook Slideshow, you can, and they are quite elegant. What: Slideshow allows you to create your own auto-play […]
Whether you’re looking for some home decor inspiration or how to cook the perfect grilled cheese, you’ll find everything you’re looking for on Pinterest. People use the platform to discover things that inspire them. The main reason people join the social media site is to save things they like for themselves but anything they “Pin” […]