Using social media marketing to become a social brand The social brands Top 100 survey was released recently and at first glance it would be easy to think that the list means nothing to the average SME or sole trader. They dont have the name or resources to make...
Business marketing: why Facebook has turned itself into a Social Media phenomenon?
The Facebook phenomenon Ever since it was created, Facebook has taken the world by storm. No one ever imagined how big this social network would become. Just recently, Facebook exceeded 500 million users and has now become the number one activity on the internet. From...
SEO and Social Media – what’s best, Links or Likes?
SEO or social media for online marketing? With social media marketing becoming so intertwined with search engine optimsiation (SEO) and link building, you wouldn't be alone if you're getting a bit confused. You may be wondering which gives the better ROI SEO or...
Using SEO and Social Media to build brand authority
SEO and Social Media Your business website may have lots of usable and convincing content but this alone is not enough to gain new customers and revenue. When your website gets to this point, then it is time to create a link building strategy to boost your brand...
Will ASA guidelines spell trouble for your website?
New regulations may spell trouble for your website? In the UK, from March 1st, new regulations come into force that will affect every commercial website and all corporate social media and might mean many businesses are in breach of stricter advertising regulations....
Social media marketing – why bother?
Why should businesses consider social media marketing? Ask any teenager what Facebook is and you will get an immediate response and detailed description as well as other social media platforms thrown into the discussion including Twitter and You Tube. All of these and...
If Facebook is free, why does my company have to pay for social media?
Social media for small businesses - If Facebook is free, why does my company have to pay for social media? When I speak to owners of small and medium sized businesses about social media, they often say something like: "Finally, after years of paying through the nose...