When it comes to the way you use hashtags in social media posts, what does your brand's strategy look like? Do you use as many hashtags as possible, no hashtags at all, or something in between? Although the use of hashtags is not a perfect science... (Read More)

Social media marketing practices are always changing, but there still remain some persistent problems that some marketers can't seem to give up on. If you're concerned about potentially driving away your followers with well-intentioned but poorly... (Read More)

Search engine optimization is perhaps one of the most important aspects of any brand's marketing campaign, yet many brands are so fixated on social media and influencers that they neglect the data-driven, search engine side of their marketing... (Read More)

You don't need to be a graphic design extraordinaire to succeed in creating your own visual elements for social media, but there are nevertheless plenty of instances in which you might be making design mistakes without even realizing it. Worse... (Read More)

Fear appeals refer to emotionally-provocative forms of communication that psychologically motivate consumers to make purchasing decisions based on perceptions of significant or impending risks to themselves, their loved ones, or their lives. Many... (Read More)

All too often, marketers overlook minor but nevertheless important segments of their target audience without even realizing it. For instance, if you sell informational products only in text form, how could someone who is blind access your... (Read More)

The average attention span of an adult is shorter than ever, which makes it all the more challenging for social media marketers to capture their target audience's attention while they're swiftly scrolling through their newsfeeds. To compete with... (Read More)

When it comes to data analyses of posts with and without images, results appear to be mixed on whether or not an image truly increases engagement on social media. There are obviously multiple factors involved - the relevancy of your copy, the... (Read More)

Do you have a decent chunk of followers on Facebook, yet your posts continue to experience little to no engagement? If you're wondering why you have hundreds or thousands of followers but only get a couple likes and maybe one comment on each post... (Read More)