Blog Author Mellissah Smith - Page 7

With the rise of social media, it is no shock that companies are reaching out to the top influencers on these platforms to help with their marketing. With over 1 billion monthly active users (and more than 500,000 of them active every day) it’s no surprise social media influencers use Instagram as their primary platform. 

Instagram influencer marketing is only predicted to grow. According to HypeAuditor’s latest report, the influencer sector is predicted to grow by $8.4 billion over the next three years and reach $22.2 billion by 2025. We broke down what exactly an Instagram influencer is and how it works. 

The metaverse is described as a combination of multiple elements of technology, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and video where users “live” within a digital universe. Being described as a virtual online space characterized by interactivity and interconnectivity. Digital marketers must keep up with the newest technical advancements. Understanding what the metaverse is and its full potential is part of this. What marketers must grasp is that the metaverse is not a fad; it appears to be here to stay and, on its way, to becoming the next big thing. 

Many of us apply for positions on LinkedIn because it’s easy. The job pops up on our feed and simply after a few clicks, we’ve applied. 

We have probably read the first few paragraphs and decided that if anyone gets back to you, you might read a bit more or of course, ignore the email (or in-mail) and move on.

In this digital age, we’re often looking for new ways to keep occupied, especially now more than ever with the pandemic. We, like many, decided to give TikTok a go. At the start of 2020 alone, TikTok was downloaded 315million times, which set a new record for the most installed app in such a short period! Today TikTok has had more than 2 billion downloads, with over 689 million active users, and is only getting bigger as the days go on.

This is one of the many reasons why your business should start using this giant social media platform (if not already) to generate new leads, connect with customers and develop a stronger brand presence. 

Here are a few reasons why your company should be using TikTok as a part of your marketing strategy. 

Boosting your SEO is a key factor when it comes to your business and its success. Ensuring that your website lands on the first page of a Google search is what your focus should be devised to. Typically, when people make a Google search, they are not interested in the links beyond the first page as they are perceived as less reliable and relatable. In fact, about 4.8% of users make it to page 2, and even less beyond that, meaning that roughly 90% remain on the first page only. This means your business must stand out among competitors and be on the first page to increase both your business’ website traffic and sales.

We put together 5 effective SEO ecommerce strategies that your business can implement to ensure you increase your SEO and the subsequent benefits of this.  

The past 2 years is a lot – whether you are an employee or an employer. It’s made many of us think about what we want in life, work and for our families in a way we may not have done so previously.

“The Great Resignation” is one of the most topical conversations for business owners in the past 6 months, and for good reason. Without employees, we don’t have a business.

When hiring a new marketing professional in your organization, you must think a little differently. The same can be said about the marketer you are hiring.

High performing marketers have certain traits and a mindset conducive to success. What that looks like is more similar than you may think.

While it may be scary starting a new role and learning the ropes, it can also be your biggest opportunity to star in a show that you take center stage.