We all dread the necessary-but-boring tasks. Mowing the lawn, waiting in line at the DMV...writing your LinkedIn Bio. You know you should write it, but it's so easy to just copy and paste your resume. I see your fingers hovering over Ctrl + C. Before you settle on "good enough," try these LinkedIn bio writing tips. The beauty of a LinkedIn Bio is … [Read more...] about How to Write an Effective LinkedIn Bio
The Best Times to Post on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+ [Infographic]
Social media is one of the most cost-effective - and just plain effective - ways to reach your audience. But between all the various platforms and demographics, it's hard to know when exactly to post. The ideal time for you to post will depend on your audience and what your analytics show you. However, there are tried-and-true posting times that … [Read more...] about The Best Times to Post on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+ [Infographic]
How Much Time Do People Spend on Social Media? [Infographic]
We all do it: in line at the grocery store, lying in bed at night, during your lunch break, on the toilet - you might even be doing it now. Mindlessly checking your social media networks has become an ingrained habit for most of us. Whether your poison is Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or something else, if you're like most people you spend … [Read more...] about How Much Time Do People Spend on Social Media? [Infographic]
2017 Social Media Image Size Guide [Infographic]
New year, new selfies. 2017 is here and social media isn't going anywhere. Considering that 90% of the information transmitted to the brain is visual, social media is more important than ever. Start this year off right by making sure all your social media images are primed to pop. Below is our 2017 social media size guide. Remember to save this … [Read more...] about 2017 Social Media Image Size Guide [Infographic]
Which Social Network Is Right For My Business? [Quiz]
Are you ready to take your business social? With all the choices out there, it's hard to know which social media network to start with. Cut through the chatter with the quiz below and find which network you should start with. Don't see the quiz? Click here. The Top 5 Social Networks:Facebook is the largest social network for a good reason. This … [Read more...] about Which Social Network Is Right For My Business? [Quiz]
5 Social Media Tips for the Trades
Show of hands: who set up their social media, posted a couple of times and then never returned?Don't worry - we get it. You're trying to run your business. And you may be thinking: "What do I even talk about?" It's easy to look to big brands with their flashy videos and professional photos and get discouraged. But here's the thing: you … [Read more...] about 5 Social Media Tips for the Trades
The Ultimate Social Media Image Size Guide [Infographic]
A picture is worth a thousand retweets. When Facebook and Twitter first launched, they were text-only and word-heavy. Now, virtually every social network has become more and more streamlined and picture-friendly. Pictures dominate social networks and consistently see more engagement.We’ll say it straight out: if your images aren’t optimized for … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Social Media Image Size Guide [Infographic]
What and How Often Should You Post on Social Media? [Infographic]
by Azure Collier, Constant ContactWhen I’m hosting Constant Contact’s social media webinars, I get a lot of questions from small businesses and nonprofits on social media best practices.One of the things I hear most often is “What should I post on social media and when should I post it?”That’s why we created this cheat sheet.In this cheat sheet, … [Read more...] about What and How Often Should You Post on Social Media? [Infographic]
The Best Time to Send Black Friday Special Offers
Black Friday is one of the most profitable shopping holidays, and retailers are busy planning their social media and email strategy. To help retailers make informed decisions about last-minute social media and email campaigns, Yesmail analyzed the performance of 50 top retailers’ email and social promotions in the week leading up to Black … [Read more...] about The Best Time to Send Black Friday Special Offers
4 Videos To Kickstart Your Social Media Strategy
"Are you on Facebook?" is now a rhetorical question. If you don't have a presence on social media, potential customers will pass you by. But it's not enough just to have social media accounts – you also need to know how to leverage them for your business. We frequently talk about social media in our weekly BizzyWebinars, and we've rounded up 4 … [Read more...] about 4 Videos To Kickstart Your Social Media Strategy
6 Simple and Inexpensive Ways to Use Online Marketing to Reach New Customers
by Ali Hyatt, Constant Contact As a small business, online marketing often provides the most cost-effective methods for attracting new customers. But any form of marketing — whether it’s online, print, television, or direct mail — usually costs something and it can be hard to find the resources needed to spread the word about your … [Read more...] about 6 Simple and Inexpensive Ways to Use Online Marketing to Reach New Customers
Understanding The SEO Journey – Old vs New SEO
As an online marketing agency, SEO is a common topic of discussion around the BizzyWeb office. This recent blog post published on Webbiquity.com by guest author Jack Dawson is an informative and easy-to-understand explanation of old versus new SEO. * * * by Jack Dawson Everyone implementing SEO usually has the same question – how long before I rank … [Read more...] about Understanding The SEO Journey – Old vs New SEO
Will 2015 Be the Year of Hashtag Marketing?
As we’ve been perusing all the 2015 prediction articles, it’s become apparent that industry leaders believe hashtag marketing will surge this year. While hashtags started as a means to categorize and search for content, they have evolved and are less about search and more about context. Hashtags have become a marketing mainstay, taking over Twitter … [Read more...] about Will 2015 Be the Year of Hashtag Marketing?
Create a Killer LinkedIn Profile: Special BizzyWebinar with JoAnne Funch of Marketing Dish!
Bummer. You missed this special live webinar featuring JoAnne Funch. No worries - you can still get up-to-date on how to create a killer LinkedIn profile by watching the archive video above. Join us next week! If you work in any business to business (B2B) industry, have corporate clients or are looking for great connections, LinkedIn is one of … [Read more...] about Create a Killer LinkedIn Profile: Special BizzyWebinar with JoAnne Funch of Marketing Dish!
Buzz Builders for 4/16: LinkedIn Company Pages Lose Products/Services Tab
Bummer. You missed our LIVE broadcast. But do not fret! You can still watch the archive by streaming the video above. Join us next week on Wednesday at noon for next LIVE broadcast in our Buzz Builders Webinar series. See you then! LinkedIn Shuts Down Products/Services Tab on Company Pages - Time To Setup a Showcase Page! If you have a LinkedIn … [Read more...] about Buzz Builders for 4/16: LinkedIn Company Pages Lose Products/Services Tab
Buzz Builders for 12/18: Generating Revenue with LinkedIn
Join us LIVE now for this week's Buzz Builders! View the video above, or join us on Google+ for an interactive session and to ask questions, as well as receive FREE tech support after the live broadcast. You can also ask questions through the Q&A app on Google+ here. Buzz Builders occasionally invites guest hosts to our Wednesday events to help … [Read more...] about Buzz Builders for 12/18: Generating Revenue with LinkedIn
2 Ways To Use LinkedIn Showcase Pages To Grow Your Business
If your business focuses on business-to-business sales, it’s likely LinkedIn is an important tool in your business tool belt. However, there may be one product or service you offer that tends to be your “bread and butter”, but you don’t want it to take up your entire LinkedIn business page. That’s why LinkedIn rolled out with Showcase Pages. In … [Read more...] about 2 Ways To Use LinkedIn Showcase Pages To Grow Your Business
Buzz Builders for 11/27: LinkedIn Showcase Pages
Sorry you missed the live broadcast! You can view the replay on the video above and don't forget to check our our next LIVE webinar, each Wednesday at NOON CT. LinkedIn is the social network of choice for any business that does business with professionals. If you're looking to reach the decision makers in your industry, it's definitely the place to … [Read more...] about Buzz Builders for 11/27: LinkedIn Showcase Pages
Buzz Builders for 11/20: Using Social Media to Fill Your Sales Funnel
If you run a business, you probably know that you need a website. And there is a good chance you have already setup a Facebook account, and maybe even Twitter, Google Plus, and LinkedIn. All of these tools have a place in marketing your business, but without a strategy to use online marketing tools to fill your sales funnel, you are likely to waste … [Read more...] about Buzz Builders for 11/20: Using Social Media to Fill Your Sales Funnel
Buzz Builders for 9/9: LinkedIn Pages & Apple roundup
Join us NOW on Google+ for today's Buzz Builders Webinar or watch through the video above. LinkedIn Company and group pages are one of the best ways to reach out to corporate leads and find great people. A properly set up LinkedIn company page brands your business and allows people to search for your company’s products and services easily. To get … [Read more...] about Buzz Builders for 9/9: LinkedIn Pages & Apple roundup
Buzz Builders for 11/21: LinkedIn Company Pages for Business
Online connectivity is more important than ever and it's the most efficient way to get the word out about your business. LinkedIn is one of the best online social tools for B2B sales, and there have been a TON of new changes in the past few weeks to LinkeIn Company Pages! So take a break from door knocking and join us at noon this Wednesday 11/21 … [Read more...] about Buzz Builders for 11/21: LinkedIn Company Pages for Business
FREE Buzz Builders Webinar for 8/15: Social Media Strategy
This week's FREE Buzz Builders Webinar will be focused on setting up a social media strategy. We will cover how to create an effective plan to create more business for your company and more customer/client interaction. Having a strategy is important for the success of your campaigns. Note: This Event will be held via Google Plus Hangout. Please … [Read more...] about FREE Buzz Builders Webinar for 8/15: Social Media Strategy
Project the Right Image with a Professional Website and Social Media
The following is reprinted from the April 2012 issue of New Business Minnesota. For a full copy of the articles, download this PDF or click the image to the right. Use These Simple Tips to Get the Customers You Want. Projecting the right image to your customers is one of the best ways to gain their trust and business. If you use the right tools, … [Read more...] about Project the Right Image with a Professional Website and Social Media
Special Seminar: Building a Social Media Plan at NHAC on Tuesday, Jan. 24
Want to learn more about how to build a social media plan to generate buzz about your business? Dave Meyer will be speaking about social media planning and best practices in a talk hosted by North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce. The luncheon will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the NHACC Office from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration … [Read more...] about Special Seminar: Building a Social Media Plan at NHAC on Tuesday, Jan. 24
Fishing for Sales with Online Marketing
The following is reprinted from the August 2011 issue of New Business Minesota. For a full copy of the articles, download this PDF or click the image to the right. Your Tackle Box Should Have the Right Lures to Catch What You’re Looking For. Finding customers can feel a lot like fishing: Sometimes the fish are biting and sales are coming in as fast … [Read more...] about Fishing for Sales with Online Marketing
5 Things You Need to Know to Generate Buzz Online
The following is reprinted from the March 2011 issue of New Business Minesota. For a full copy of the articles, download this PDF or click the image to the right. Social media has changed the way people interact with businesses on the web. A simple website with text from your brochure (that hasn’t been updated for months) is no longer enough. To … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Need to Know to Generate Buzz Online
Use Web Design and Social Media to Look like Goliath on David’s Budget
How a few well-aimed rocks can put you on a level field with the big guys The following is reprinted from the February 2011 issue of New Business Minesota. Dave Meyer, BizzyWeb president, will be offering a live presentation in association with this article in early April Before you spend a lot of time making yourself look big, make sure you’re … [Read more...] about Use Web Design and Social Media to Look like Goliath on David’s Budget