Picture this. You walk into a bookshop and spy a range of novels filling the shelves. All the genres are there. Crime, romance, biography – every taste is catered for. But at the front of the store sit the best-sellers. These are the books that are s [...]
In this climate, there always seems to be a new kid on the social media block. Something shiny and new; bigger and better. The pace of change often leads us down a path chasing new platforms and mediums at the expense of established channels on which [...]
When Instagram first hit the app store, it was about sharing pretty pictures and, well, “Instant” gratification. The evolution of Instagram into a business platform has been swift, and finally the social juggernaut has introduced ways for business ac [...]
Have you been using your Instagram account to post business content? Convert to an Instagram business account so you can house all your brand content exclusively and figure out how it’s tracking. The new business account tools give greater insight in [...]
For frequent travellers, TripAdvisor is the go-to source for local tips, recommendations and objective reviews. Sure, it’s not always perfect and questionable reviews pop up from time to time, but when you’re out and about, at a loss for accommodatio [...]
The constant emergence of new social media platforms often lures marketers down a rabbit warren, chasing shiny new toys with which they have no experience. Happens all the time. A new platform gets traction and the queries roll in about its role in t [...]
Did you know that Instagram reports that people miss on average 70 per cent of the content shared on their Instagram feed? And just like facebook, as the number of users grows there will be changes made by the platform to ensure that content remains [...]
Thinking of starting Pinterest for business? Well before you begin, it’s worth thinking through your content strategy to improve your chances for success. Sure you can just pin any old product shots or images from your mobile phone, but to be effecti [...]
Personally I am addicted to Pinterest and it’s one of my favourite social media platforms to explore. It’s my go to source for my children’s birthday party themes, corporate event ideas, home renovations, craft and generally just seeking out visual c [...]
Pinterest may be the neglected cousin in the social media family but its new BUY button and the fact that it can drive new and current consumers to your website may change its unloved status. What started out as a simple site for allowing users to bo [...]