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15 Actionable Takeaways From Social Media Marketing World 2013

Did you miss Social Media Marketing World in April? Or perhaps you were there but weren’t able to attend all the sessions you would have liked to. In this article I’ve assembled for you 15 actionable social media marketing takeaways from some experts who presented at the event. Here’s what they had to say. #1: [...]

Vine: 12 Ways to Make Your Videos Stand Out

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You've had some fun with Vine, but now you want to get serious. Here are 12 tips to turn you into a Vine pro.

With Vine, you have six seconds to really impress a viewer. Thankfully, six seconds is more than enough time to dazzle someone, tell a story or share a laugh. These tips range from technical best practices to creative guidelines

1. Visualize the Final Product

Before you start your masterpiece, have a good idea what your finished Vine is going to look like. This might seem like obvious advice, but it will help make your shoot more efficient and give you an opportunity to really think about the structure of your creation. Some Viners sketch out their Vine frame-by-frame in a notebook, while others just have an idea in their head. Find what works for you. Read more...

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Vine: 12 Ways to Make Your Videos Stand Out

Vine-pro-tips
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You've had some fun with Vine, but now you want to get serious. Here are 12 tips to turn you into a Vine pro.

With Vine, you have six seconds to really impress a viewer. Thankfully, six seconds is more than enough time to dazzle someone, tell a story or share a laugh. These tips range from technical best practices to creative guidelines

1. Visualize the Final Product

Before you start your masterpiece, have a good idea what your finished Vine is going to look like. This might seem like obvious advice, but it will help make your shoot more efficient and give you an opportunity to really think about the structure of your creation. Some Viners sketch out their Vine frame-by-frame in a notebook, while others just have an idea in their head. Find what works for you. Read more...

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How to Network Using LinkedIn Groups

Are you a member of a LinkedIn Group? Do you spend time networking in LinkedIn Groups? LinkedIn Groups are great way to build credibility and make new connections that can ultimately help grow your business. With over 1.5 million LinkedIn Groups, it can be difficult to find relevant Groups and determine which ones might be [...]

How to Generate More Leads With Your Blog: 5 Tips

Does your business have a blog? Would you like your blog to bring in more leads for your business? You already know you need to create awesome blog content, but there’s more to business blogging than just that. You also need to include a few tactics to help you bring in the leads you want. [...]

How Your Business Can Use the New Facebook Cover Photos

Are you familiar with the new Facebook cover photo rules?  You are now able to put calls to action and your website or address information in your Facebook cover photo, but there are still text restrictions. Would you like some inspiration for what your business can do with a cover photo? Many people have not [...]

How to Systemize and Scale Your Startup

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In the early days of a startup, you’re forced to do just about everything yourself, particularly if you’re bootstrapping. From wireframes to coding to marketing and customer support, when you’re just starting out, it all falls to you, the founder(s).

Hopefully, your startup will eventually gain traction and start to grow. If it does, you’ll run into new challenges that nearly every young startup faces: growing pains.

Customer support requests keep rolling in; you’re fielding PR opportunities; and you’ve got a growing list of product improvements and bug fixes. If you’re still juggling these responsibilities without clear systems and processes in place, your startup’s early traction can easily reach a screeching halt. Read more...

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How to Create a Social Support Team for Free

Do you have customers seeking support via social media? Are people talking about your company online? Many companies simply can’t afford to hire a social support team. So what are your options to manage these conversations with little to no resources? Keep reading for tips on how you can create a free or low-cost social [...]

How a Picture of Kale Went Viral on Pinterest [Infographic]

Even kale can go viral if you follow these tips from Pingage on how to build a better pin on Pinterest. This infographic shows how a picture of leafy greens generated 451 repins, 1,936 site clicks, and 58 new followers in its first 24 hours on the image-sharing site.

The basic recipe calls for tall images and concise, bold captions. Use the top 10 categories to reach the people who will love your pin and post at the time of day when your audience is most likely to see it.

See more details on how kale won over Pinterest users in the infographic below.

 

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