Nate Matherson says, “If you run your own small business, then you likely wear many hats. Most small business owners do the work of two or three employees. That’s why you’re likely always interested in finding new tools that can help make your life easier. This article will help you do so by introducing you to some new apps that will allow you to better manage your time and your business. 1. Operator Small businesses often don’t have the capacity to hire a lot of staff. That’s why virtual assistants are becoming more popular with small businesses and freelancers. Operator... [...]

Tommy Wyher says, “If you want to get more out of mobile marketing, you’ll benefit from developing a mobile marketing strategy that covers all of the bases. These days, more and more entrepreneurs are discovering the power and potential of mobile marketing and they are using this marketing format in order to grab vital market share in their niches. Once you discover the five reasons why you need a mobile marketing strategy, you’ll be one step closer to hitting the target with your ideal customers. Without further ado, let’s talk about the five key reasons for designing and implementing... [...]

Business.com team says, “An independent record store we like to patronize recently announced on Facebook it was no longer updating its page due to a lack of traffic. Instead, announcements about new stock and store information were moving over to Instagram. Which is interesting, in part because, as Kurt Wagner notes in Recode, Instagram is making it more appealing to advertise on its photo-sharing (with an increasing percentage of video content) platform by “executing a familiar strategy. Facebook’s advertising strategy.” Given that Instagram is owned by Facebook, that’s not particularly... [...]

Christopher Jan Benitez says, “Search Engine Optimization is without a doubt a crowded industry. Being the number one driver of traffic to content sites (surpassing social media by more than 300 percent), it has grown to be one of the most in-demand inbound marketing strategy for online businesses. This brought forth countless SEO agencies and freelance consultants that made the SEM scene brutally competitive. Don’t worry, there is still hope for new SEO startups. If you are bold enough to rise to the challenges of a crowded market, then here are some of the best tips that can help... [...]

Christopher Jan Benitez says, “Your content will not promote itself, which is why you need to do the legwork of promoting them to your audience. However, doing them manually will take out so much of your time, not to mention won’t guarantee that your content will be promoted as effectively. Therefore, use the tools featured below to help you hike up your content marketing efforts. 1. Serpstat Perfect for competitor research and analysis. Among the many SEO tactics, competitor research remains to be one of the most effective. Conducting a well-grounded research of the competition lets... [...]

Blair Nicole says, “Are you finding limited results with your online marketing campaign? Have you wasted money on old school advertising with limited results? Is your social media campaign failing to result in any real business? Believe it or not, the best marketing campaigns rely on the right mix of old school marketing strategies and new school digital media to reach audiences effectively and promote trust. The key to success is to bridge the gap between both methodologies and give your target market exactly what they’re looking for, in all the places they’re looking for it in. Statistically... [...]

Dan Steiner says, “Brands have discovered the value of using video to engage customers and stand out in social media feeds. However, when it comes to Search Engine Optimization (SEO), videos can be lacking. You can include important information in your description, but that won’t cover everything described in your video. Investing in a transcription for each video can help you generate valuable text-based content without having something written. Here are several reasons a video transcription is a good idea for your company websites. Boost Search Engine Visibility The most important reason... [...]

Lyndi Catania says, “When it comes to delivering content today, it’s important to deliver it in a way that best suits the message. For some shorter pieces of information or ones that are fact or statistic based, an infographic could be the most beneficial option. Infographics make the information easier to absorb, not only because it’s mapped out in a digestible way, it’s visually pleasing to the eye. This is why infographics have the chance of going viral and can help in the author’s link building endeavors and increase their exposure. Taking advantage of the following... [...]

Andy Beohar says, “Inbound marketing is one of the most effective ways to attract and convert potential customers, to the extent that 84 percent of marketers prioritize their inbound strategies. For B2B companies especially, leveraging and optimizing the most important elements of inbound marketing, such as content, email, social media, and SEO, can help you ignite lead generation and drive the results you’re looking for. Want to get started? Check out these eight strategies that will help you harness the power of inbound marketing for B2B. Content 1. Repurpose Existing Content B2B companies... [...]

Tony Messer says, “We’ve all heard the mantra: Content is King! But what exactly does it mean? What are the business benefits of Content Marketing and where exactly do you start? We’ll let’s start with what not to do. The fundamental mistake that most businesses make is to create content for content’s sake. Maybe they’ve heard that businesses that create content on a regular basis get better rankings and get more traffic. These days anyone can easily churn out blog post after blog post, create dozens of podcasts, or draw up an infographic, and upload them to their website. But creating... [...]