We all remember the day that Instagram announced their shift to an algorithm and everyone scrambled to publish those “turn on notifications” posts. With the new algorithm-oriented Instagram format, building relationships with audiences on the platform is more important than ever before. The Instagram algorithm will leverage a series of ranking signals to determine the […]
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for advertisers to effectively engage audiences and convert online customers through digital advertising and content marketing. With social platforms, countless blogs and digital-first media properties, advertisers must compete in a complex ecosystem for views, attention spans and, ultimately, engagement. At the same time, web users are becoming savvier — they can, […]
The most successful influencer campaigns are the ones that are truly authentic – the ones that allow influencers the freedom to deliver a brand message from their own point of view and in their own words. Unfortunately, many brands have a difficult time relinquishing this kind of control to content creators. Brand marketers are accustomed […]
The social media landscape changes on a day-by-day basis. From how many people use social media across the globe to the individual networks that are seeing the highest growth, the social media industry is in a constant state of change and acceleration. From how many people use social media on a global basis to the […]
Welcome to Social Hour, our new blog series where we will introduce you to members of the Socialix community. Writers, photographers, artists, videographers and social media enthusiasts will share their social media and blogging journeys. For our next Social Hour installment, we connected with Albert Baby Cat and his owner, Christine. With 341,000+ followers on […]
When Facebook first launched the News Feed in 2006, it described the News Feed as a feature that “ …highlights what’s happening in your social circles on Facebook. It updates a personalized list of news stories throughout the day, so you’ll know when Mark adds Britney Spears to his Favorites or when your crush is […]
Research shows that visual content receives far more social shares than other content. So if you’re among the 59 percent of marketers planning to increase their influencer marketing budgets this year, why not use it to find your voice on Instagram and YouTube? From strong aesthetics to authenticity, there are certain influencer qualities you need […]
As a content creator, you work tirelessly everyday to produce compelling content that entertains and informs your audience. But you know (perhaps, all too well) that content creation is only half the battle. Even if you’ve produced the most eloquent and visually appealing content, it won’t have much of an impact if it’s never seen. […]
How well do you really know your customers? Consider how Netflix, for example, has thoroughly embedded itself into our cultural zeitgeist. It has earned the business of more than a third of U.S. households, while Amazon Prime comes in at a distant second in the streaming world, claiming just 13% of U.S. households, and Hulu […]
Welcome to Social Hour, our new blog series where we will introduce you to members of the Socialix community. Writers, photographers, artists, videographers and social media enthusiasts will share their social media and blogging journeys. For our next Social Hour installment, we connected with Penelope Guzman, the family lifestyle blogger behind Penelope’s Oasis. Penelope’s blog […]