6 Google+ Tips for Businesses
Has your business set up a Google+ page? Google+ is growing at an impressive rate. In less than one year, Google has reached over 90 million registered users—far exceeding expected growth rates. According to CNN’s Mark Millan, it took Facebook about four years to grow to that many users. It took Twitter almost five years to grow to the same size. There’s No Leap of Faith With Google+ You already know Google is important to your business. Just check your analytics. Which search engine are people using to find your website? Google. And if...
read moreWhat is this Pinterest Website?
If you haven’t heard of Pinterest, you likely will soon. Traffic to the website—which lets users create online scrapbooks to share images of projects or coveted products—has grown tenfold over the past six months. In January, the number of visitors on Pinterest.com was almost a third of that on Twitter.com. Pinterest has found favor with e-commerce retailers, many of which have added its “Pin it” button to their websites, but also become the subject of blogosphere chatter over use of affiliate marketing. Sarah...
read moreHow Much Do Sports Fans Love Social Media?
Sports and social media are a marriage made in heaven. News and score updates break constantly. Heated debate is a big part of the fun. And fans love any chance to interact with the athletes they idolize. But just how much do sports fans love and use social media overall? The brand-engagement firm GMR Marketing recently conducted a study and came up with interesting results, presented in the infographic below. According to GMR, people today are 10 times more likely to check the Internet for breaking sports news than they are to turn to sports...
read more3 Twitter Browser Extensions for Better Social Management
Do you have more than one Twitter account? If you use social media for your business or to promote other companies, you probably have many different accounts to keep track of. Dashboard apps can help you keep tabs on various networks at once and update multiple accounts. However, when you want an enhanced Twitter experience from your browser, these three free tools can help. #1: Silver Bird A feature-packed little extension, Silver Bird offers a multitude of Twitter features in a smart pop-up box. Main view in Silver Bird’s pop-up...
read more5 Twitter Changes and How to Make the Most of Them
Are you wondering how Twitter’s changes will impact your use of its network? Recently, Twitter got a complete revamp that changed things drastically. Interestingly, it didn’t pump the social network with more and more features. Ryan Sarver, Twitter’s head of API, explained it crisply: “In a world where Facebook and Google are competing on features, Twitter wants to focus on being simple.” This article will review all the changes, from user interface changes to Twitter brand pages, what the new changes mean and how you can best use...
read more4 Ways to Increase Your Facebook Page Visibility
Have you noticed less interaction on your Facebook page in the last few months? Getting your updates to appear in the coveted news feed is more challenging than ever. I don’t have answers as to how the elusive Facebook algorithm works. What I do have are some suggestions on how to ensure that your page posts are being seen by your fans to give your page the maximum visibility. #1: Train Your Audience to Watch for Your Content You want to make sure you are delivering good content so that your audience won’t want to miss a thing. The best...
read moreTwitter: Now You Can Tweet By Satellite
Twitter has announced a new partnership with major satellite providers to give their subscribers access to Twitter SMS, the original text-based Twitter service. According to a statement released Thursday, the company has partnered with Iridium and Thuraya, the world’s two largest satellite providers, to increase the number of people that can use Twitter SMS worldwide. The company said the new partnership will help guarantee greater global access to the microblogging network. “Now, even if phone lines and the Internet are inaccessible —...
read moreWaterford Welcomes The Spa and Salon at Acorn Hill!
The Spa and Salon at Acorn Hill is located on Old Forest Road in Lynchburg, VA. Services include hair care, nail care, skin care, body care and more. Waterford enjoyed designing their new website and looks forward to a long relationship together! At Acorn Hill WE ARE A COMMITTED TEAM of caring professionals with the confidence of excellent training and superior products. It is our goal to focus on restoring you to optimum health, maximize your natural best that lifts your spirit and creates within you a renewed sense of well being. We are...
read more6 Things You Don’t Know About Online Video Marketing
Make no mistake – online video marketing is the “next big thing.” However, there are a ton of misconceptions about it floating around out there. The end result is business owners that are hesitant to jump onboard and who don’t think they have what it takes to use online videos as a marketing tool. Chances are you don’t know these 6 things about online video marketing. And, until you understand them backwards and forwards, you’re really missing out! 1. YouTube is the World’s Second-Largest Search...
read more7 Reasons You Need a Mobile Website
Smartphones and other mobile devices like tablets are becoming more and more popular, and an ever-increasing variety of models, prices and sizes is beginning to define new and exciting ways in how we communicate. Based on current trends, mobile internet use will surpass desktop use in a few short years. You may have an amazing website already, but if it isn’t mobile-ready, you stand to lose a large audience. Here are 7 reasons why you need a mobile website and some suggestions on how to get going: #1 Your current website is not...
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