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]
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
9 Expert Ways to Grow Your Email List with Facebook
Miranda Paquet, Constant Contact “We’re finding Facebook to be less and less of interest to us because of the way they changed their algorithms for how our posts work…we found out that without paying for their marketing program, it doesn’t work for us.” Like many small business owners, Chris Iousa is wondering if it’s time to call it … [Read more...] about 9 Expert Ways to Grow Your Email List with Facebook
10 Simple SEO Mistakes to Avoid
by Jeremy Taylor, Constant Contact You have a website and you want people to see it. The trouble is, you have an awful lot of competition. If the world wide web is a beach, the websites on it are grains of sand. So how do you make sure your grain is the one your target audience finds? Avoiding these ten SEO mistakes is a great start… 1. Focusing … [Read more...] about 10 Simple SEO Mistakes to Avoid
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?
Does Your Social Media World Buzz Effectively? Find Out in the Next BizzyWebinar!
Bummer. You missed today's webinar. But don't worry! You can still view the archive by clicking on the video above. Don't forget to join us next week for the next BizzyWebinar! The world of social media is buzzing with new ways to share your life via pictures and video. In this week's BizzyWebinar we'll offer tips on how to make the following … [Read more...] about Does Your Social Media World Buzz Effectively? Find Out in the Next BizzyWebinar!
Buzz Builders Webinar for 3/27/13 – Pinterest
“Bummer, you missed the live webinar, but never fear! you can still watch the video above,"Speak Your Mind" below to ask questions, or tweet to #BuzzBuilders or email sales@bizzyweb.com. Pinterest just announced some great updates to the “virtual scrapbooking” social network, each designed to help you get more out of the service. With Pinterest you … [Read more...] about Buzz Builders Webinar for 3/27/13 – Pinterest
FREE Buzz Builders Webinar @ noon CT for 11/28: Pinterest Business Pages
Pinterest is an incredibly popular new social network, and this month businesses have been officially invited to pin along with new Pinterest business pages! In this week's Buzz Builder webinar, learn how to setup your new Pinterest Business page and use it to start driving traffic to your website for real results. We'll show you how to convert … [Read more...] about FREE Buzz Builders Webinar @ noon CT for 11/28: Pinterest Business Pages
Buzz Builders Webinar for 9/26: Pinterest
Have you heard of Pinterest? It’s a fun way to share photos and videos on the web that’s like a virtual pinboard for sharing the things you love. People create boards for any topic -- from wedding ideas to food tips, and from recipes to their favorite art. If you’re searching for a home, Pinterest is a great spot to find ideas for home decoration, … [Read more...] about Buzz Builders Webinar for 9/26: Pinterest