Before you start using a particular hashtag, you want to research the hashtag to ensure that its use will support your brand and your business. Before I dive into the steps involved in researching a hashtag, here’s a bit of background … [Read more...]
An Image is Worth a Thousand Words
A picture is worth a thousand words is an idiom that refers to the notion that a complex idea can be conveyed with just a single image or that an image conveys its meaning more effectively than a description does. This notion is proven by the … [Read more...]
4 Tips to Optimize a Google My Business Listing
Google My Business has become a hot topic among search marketing experts in recent months. Formerly known as Google Places, this free service allows local businesses to display their information on Google Search and Google Maps. And according to Moz, … [Read more...]
Google Files Patent for New Email-Social Media Integration System
Google has filed a patent for a new system that allows email users to share content on their social media profiles and pages with the click of a button. Social media has exploded in terms of popularity in recent years. According to the Pew … [Read more...]
Google Takes Aim at Pinterest with New ‘Image Bookmarking’
Google announced a new bookmarking feature for Google Images earlier this week. The new feature takes a page from the Pinterest playbook, as it allows users to bookmark their favorite images. So instead of trying to remember where you found a … [Read more...]
What is a Google+ Community and How Do I Create One?
There's some skepticism regarding whether or not Google's social media network would survive, but I think it's safe to say that Google+ is here to stay. It may pale in comparison to the 1.3 billion monthly users that Facebook has, but Google+ remains … [Read more...]