User-generated content (UGC) are the contributions of any testimonial, review, blog post, rating, video, audio file, image or other type of media made available for other online consumers. It is generated not by the owner of the site but by users of the site. It
What Is User-Generated Content and How Is It Beneficial to Businesses
User-generated content refers to articles, blog posts, graphics, photos and other material on websites produced by users of the site. This differs from company websites that publish content produced by paid experts or professionals. In user-generated content, or UGC, the contributors are usually consumers who write material created outside of their professional realm. To businesses, […]
What Hyperlocal Marketing Is and How It Benefits Businesses
Local community marketing is an essential element in marketing your business. It’s important to first develop a plan by getting to know your target audience, finding more than one marketing channel that works, and then rinse and repeat. Five really useful hyperlocal avenues to market your business are: 1. Newspaper advertising – Not only can […]
What Crowdsourcing Is and Four Ways Small Businesses Can Benefit from It
Crowdsourcing has been around for a long time, well before the advent of the internet. It’s a known way to harness the power of many to solve complex problems, get a lot done in a short amount of time, and to involve your target audience. You have probably participated in at least one T-shirt designing […]
Ways to Include User-Generated Content in Your Marketing Campaigns
Marketing campaigns, such as those on social media networks, require user engagement and participation to be effective. One excellent way to do this is by incorporating user-generated content. Continue reading for some ways to include this type of content in your marketing campaigns. Consider Why Users Should Submit Content Before beginning to think of ways […]
Using Local Resources to Find New Customers
Getting new customers is a very important aspect to keeping any business going long term. Marketing never ends, and having a nice stream of new leads flowing through the doors is imperative. Today, local resources to find new customers exist both online and offline. However, as with any plan it’s important to understand who your […]
Tools to Streamline Your Social Media Management
When it comes to social media, it’s important to ensure that you’re managing it all well. You probably have multiple accounts as well as contractors helping you with the duties involved in a successful social media strategy. You have so many social media accounts like Pinterest, Google Plus, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and others. And with […]
Tips for Writing Better Bing Text Ads (PPC ads)
When writing any type of text ads or copy for pay-per-click ads (PPC), it’s imperative that you are cognizant of how to optimize your ad copy. In order to get targeted clicks on your text PPC ads, keep the rules of marketing online in mind as you create the copy. Writing online advertisements is very […]
Ten Tips for Optimizing Your Business Listing in Bing
In the Bing Business Portal you will list your business details, more details, profile, create your mobile website, upload photos, and even create business cards, QR codes, and more. It’s important that you use every aspect of your Bing business listing in order to get the very best search results. 1. Consider your target audience […]
Tips for Making the Most of Mobile Commerce
If you want to make the most of mobile commerce for your business, you’ll need to get involved with mobile responsive web design and start thinking like your target audience – the consumer. What do they want when they click to your site, or come into your store? How do they want your business to […]
