Editor’s note: Sam Peagler is our new Content Developer at Socialmediaonlineclasses.com. He’s a student at Austin Community College studying Photography and Technical Communication.How often do you need images for your small business marketing? Daily for social media? Weekly for your email newsletter? Monthly for events? The good news is you don’t have to use an overly-complex tool like Photoshop […]
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You know those people who seem to get twice as much done in the same 24 hours as everyone else? That’s about to be you . . . . . . I’m going to show you my productivity secrets for getting a ton of social media hacks & tactics checked off your list — whether you’ve got […]
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Every business owner dreams of having one . . . . . . the viral Facebook post that gets in front of millions of potential customers, gets tons of Shares, Likes & Comments, and takes on a life of its own. As Facebook has become more crowded with users and ads, viral posts have gone the way […]
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Social media marketing has become an integral part of any communications, marketing or advertising campaign. Employers expect job candidates to have outstanding social media marketing skills, even for positions that aren’t traditionally in the communications field. Here are 11 (updated to include the hot field of digital advertising) of the highest-paying social media marketing careers and […]
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Donald Trump dominated headlines from the moment he entered the 2016 presidential race. He rarely gave interviews or held press conferences, but instead used Twitter as his megaphone to publish his message. In this blog post, you’ll learn how to “tweet like Trump” and dominate the media using Twitter for your personal or business brand. Let’s start with the […]
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It’s that time of year again . . . . . . when I offer a round up of the latest case studies from the SMOC blog. Learn from these savvy small business owners: they’re achieving huge success with social media marketing, and so can you. In 2013, we published a comprehensive list of 13 social media marketing […]
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Who runs your life: you or your business?Entrepreneurs face often-insurmountable challenges: while some people thrive under that pressure (Marissa Mayer), others feel overwhelmed by the constant flux of change and a 24/7 culture. Compound that stress during your busiest time of year and you’re likely exploding over the small stuff. So what’s a budding (or seasoned) entrepreneur to do? Hop off the entrepreneurial […]
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Forget the myth of the starving artist . . . . . . today, you’ll learn how you can do what you love and sell it using social media marketing.In fact, you’re going to want to bookmark this post. It’s a long one, full of actionable marketing & sales tactics you’ll want to return to later. Go […]
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Memes — humorous images or videos — spread quickly on the internet. But are they right for your brand marketing? Here are comprehensive resources and examples to help you decide – and enjoy the creativity behind the web’s best memes. Quick Navigation Geico Insurance Marco Polo CommercialProgressive Insurance Thanksgiving CommercialState Farm’s “Never” CommercialBetter Business Bureau Northwest […]
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Imagine these numbers for your next blog post: 49,000 views 490 shares 63 commentsYou don’t need to be a big brand or celebrity blogger. All you need . . . . . . is LinkedIn Pulse — the publishing arm of the B2B social network. In this case study, you’ll discover how a solopreneur published a quick […]
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