“An expert is one who knows more and more about less and less until he knows absolutely everything about nothing.” ― Nicholas Murray Butler You’ve all seen them on your Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn feeds. The self-described SEO, Social Media, and Digital Marketing “expert/guru”. There it rests under their name like a title handed down to […]
Taking Action with Calls to Action: A Definitive Guide for Beginners
Around 70% of small businesses don’t use a call-to-action (CTA) on their sites. This unfortunate habit means they are all missing out on the opportunity to: Give users an easy way to contact you Help convert readers into customers Direct users to another page on your site Adding CTAs to your pages will help you […]
Listening Completely: How to Reach Your Niche
My coworker, Alanna, shared an Ernest Hemingway quote with me recently that said, “When people talk, listen completely.” She mentioned the quote in a conversation we were having about letting audiences drive your content. It got me thinking about how marketers often ignore certain demographics in the interest of time, money, or convenience and how […]
How to Let Your Audience Drive Your Content
You’re at a party and there’s one guy who will not stop talking. He talks about everything and nothing and it’s clear that no one is interested in what he’s saying. Nonetheless, he won’t let anyone else get a word in. Unfortunately, some companies treat their content like that annoying guy at the party. Websites […]
Why We Need Small Businesses
In honor of Small Business Week, I’d like to take a moment to explain why I believe we need small businesses. As one of the owners of jWeb Media, I have both run my own small company and worked with many others. My experiences have shown me that small businesses give more people opportunities, offer […]
5 Strategies to Help You Beat Writer’s Block
Writer’s block is exactly what it sounds like: a block in your writing. While the exact reason why we get writer’s block is unknown and varies widely from person to person, it’s something every writer experiences at some point. A few causes may include: Anxiety Running out of ideas Depressants such as alcohol Writer’s block […]
Women in Technology: An Interview with Julia White
Every few months or so, a new article, study, or Facebook status will appear that discusses the growing number of women and minorities pursuing careers in technology. Still, social barriers continue to make it difficult for these parties to be successful in their fields. That’s why I wanted to have the chance to pick Julia […]
The Advent of the Mobile Era: Google’s Upcoming Algorithm Update
Where is my flying car? Where is my robot assistant? Where is my magical pill that gives me all my essential nutrients? When is the future coming? It may be hard to see at times, but we are living in a futuristic society that much of the sci-fi was unable to predict. Sure, we don’t […]
What to Do When Tweets Go Wrong: 4 Common Twitter Mistakes
We previously discussed how Twitter can be used as an effective social media strategy. It helps you connect with your community and industry, and keeps your brand fresh through regular updates. However, just like every other form of social media, think before you post. Is what you’re going to say in line with your company’s […]
Navigating Twitter: A Guide to the Basics for B2C Companies
You may think you don’t need social media, preferring “old-school” forms of engagement. Or perhaps you recognize the need, but don’t know how to effectively start and maintain a social media strategy. Twitter is a great way to connect with both current and potential customers and help generate content but only if you know how […]
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