[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Before we can develop solutions to stay relevant in the consumer’s mind, we need to know what we, as marketers and brands, are up against and better understand what AI and machine learning brings. So let’s start at the end and work backwards...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 3 Things To Do To Prepare Before Posting To Social Media: 1. Before we dive into WHAT you should post, we first need to find out WHEN you should post. Every industry is different, so be sure to use your Facebook analytical data – they have this information already for you in your page’s Insights tab. First click on “Insights”, and then click on “Posts” on the left side of the page. The big graph at the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We get a lot of the same questions about starting a social media strategy or developing a social media strategy for small businesses, so we wanted to put together a list of the top 10 most common questions. Please reach out to us if you have further questions or questions that aren’t on here – we’re here for your business! Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Social Media Marketing: 1. What social media platforms do I need to be...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Most business owners get frustrated because they don’t feel their Facebook ads are delivering results. So to save you time, I’ve compiled a list of tips from Facebook directly that should help you create more effective ads. *Disclaimer: These tips won’t ensure success because each industry and target audience is different. Aliro Marketing suggests that you always test variances of your ad to see what works best for your business. For example, maybe the image resonates well...
At a recent social media conference I attended, one of the key things that stood out to me was a session about how to *legally* share customer photos, or what is known as "user generated content". User generated content is what happens when someone takes a photo of your business/their food, etc. and either shares it to social media (either by posting directly to your business page, or posts it to their personal page but tags...
If you're looking for one more way to have an edge on your competition, start including customer content in your social media marketing strategy. Here's an interesting statistic. Consumers are 83 percent more likely to trust peer recommendations than ads developed by companies. This is powerful information for marketing professionals. Social media has transitioned into the new normal for consumers and successful brands are taking notice. So should you. Here are 5 reasons marketers should use...
Sometimes it can be difficult for a brand to get its message across without sounding like an advertisement. It’s easy to fall into the 30-second commercial trap - how could it not be when you are, in fact, trying to sell something? To avoid these marketing potholes, you need to make a connection with your audience and gain their trust. Learn how to effectively communicate your purpose without shoving it down their throats. Once you are...
There are few businesses that have yet to jump on board social media in one way or another. Unfortunately, just because a business is using one or more social media platforms does not mean that the business is taking full advantage of the power of social media – particularly when it comes to customer service. Studies show 82% of consumers prefer to use social media to speak directly to businesses, whether to get answers to questions, vent...
Did you know that Facebook gets more than 2 billion searches every day (up from 1.5 billion in 2015)? By comparison, Google gets approximately 3.5 billion searches per day. Search engines are where people go to get answers, and for right now, that’s still the case. But social media is where people discover new questions to ask - do you have an active, consistent page on Facebook so your customers can find you, or does...
Are you using video in Your Social Media Marketing? If not, now is the time to think about adding it to your marketing strategy; social video is quickly becoming one of the most important aspects of a business’ content marketing strategy. Social video is content created to be seen, liked, and shared via social media platforms that impact your viewer emotionally. Because video is becoming so important, many platforms are adding their own...