By now, most businesses have realized the importance of using the social media giants Facebook and Twitter to better market themselves and connect with their audiences. However, even if your business is actively using these social networks, you may not be getting the most out of your efforts. To truly measure ROI and effectiveness of your social media marketing, it’s essential for businesses to implement a monitoring program. By keeping track of your progress, it will be easier to see what is working for your business in regards to social media, and what needs to be changed. Continue reading “How to Monitor Facebook and Twitter Success”
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Advertise with CBS Local Pages
While an average of 66% of Americans use the Internet to find local businesses, your organization could benefit from advertising online with CBS Local Pages. CBS delivers an online outlet for local businesses to create a strong presence online via the websites, search engines and mobile devices to drive awareness, interest and engagement in your organization. CBS Local Pages include business information, a message to your customers, reviews, photos, coupons, offers, maps, directions and more. Also, these pages are also very simple to build, track and update over time. Continue reading “Advertise with CBS Local Pages”
How Photo Sharing Sites Can Help Your Business
Photo sharing websites have taken the Web by storm by offering a new medium for individuals and businesses alike to share multimedia and develop their brand. When used properly, photo sharing can bring a human face and creativity to your organization. These sites also provide essential links back to your website or blog, building traffic and enhancing your search engine optimization. Best of all, photo sharing sites are completely free and don’t require a huge time commitment.
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Advertise in the Health & Wellness Section of the Town Crier & the Long Island Pennysaver
This February, the Town Crier and the Long Island Pennysaver will include a special feature on health and wellness. This section will spotlight the latest news, articles and tips for maintaining healthy lifestyles. Last year, the feature was very well received and popular among the medical, health and wellness communities of Nassau and Suffolk County, Long Island. Continue reading “Advertise in the Health & Wellness Section of the Town Crier & the Long Island Pennysaver”
Should My Business Have a Blog?
Maintaining an active blog can establish your organization as a leader in your industry, change your website from an online brochure to an interactive hub of information and give your customers a way to engage with you. Because blogs are less formal than a company website, and more interactive, they provide a forum for businesses to provide useful information, rather than just company promotion, and build their reputation and credibility among customers. Continue reading “Should My Business Have a Blog?”
Advertise Your Business on a Full-Size Map of Long Island with the Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau is offering an exciting new marketing vehicle to get your message in front of thousands of consumers who will be looking for ideas and information on how to spend their leisure time, and money, on Long Island this summer. This advertising opportunity is perfect for getting your business’ message across visitors to and residents of Long Island. This year, 100,000 full-size Long Island maps will be distributed throughout Long Island, Manhattan, Westchester, Hudson Valley and Connecticut. Continue reading “Advertise Your Business on a Full-Size Map of Long Island with the Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau”
Twitter Unveils Brand-New Design and Special Features for Businesses
On December 8, 2011, Twitter unleashed a brand-new design and several new features. Twitter is continuing to roll out these major updates for both Twitter.com and its mobile-friendly website. These huge changes are meant to make the social media giant more organized, user-friendly and able to provide more opportunities for businesses and brands to interact with their audiences. If you are unfamiliar with Twitter, please read our article, “Secrets to Twitter Marketing.” Continue reading “Twitter Unveils Brand-New Design and Special Features for Businesses”
Is Traditional Networking a Waste of Time in 2012?
With the value of social media networking and other Web tools, businesses should develop a multifaceted strategy that places greater emphasis on online networking and business development over traditional in-person networking and trade shows. Continue reading “Is Traditional Networking a Waste of Time in 2012?”
Advertise with Twitter
As Twitter continues to unveil a brand-new design and special features, there are more opportunities for businesses to benefit from this immensely popular microblogging site. Using the geography and selected interests of users, Twitter is able to target tweets, trends and profiles to an interested and relevant audience. The three advertising outlets on Twitter are Promoted Tweets, Promoted Trends and Promoted Accounts. Continue reading “Advertise with Twitter”
Get your Business on the Map by Advertising with “MapToons”
Long Island businesses may be interested advertising with Long Island’s most colorful, creative and informative cartoon maps. MapToons is offering ad placements in unique maps of Long Island areas that can direct residents, newcomers and visitors to your business. These foldable maps provide an overview of certain towns and include a directory listing of participating businesses. For example, the Patchogue map will be mailed directly to all Patchogue residences and businesses. This issue will be released in the spring and 22,000 maps will be distributed. Continue reading “Get your Business on the Map by Advertising with “MapToons””