Social Media

Looking back on 2019, staggering numbers indicate that internet usage, and more specifically social media usage, is on a definitive rise. And not just slowly, but at an unprecedented rate. This means that more people across the globe are using the internet and social media for their everyday tasks from shopping to finding local amenities. As social media is becoming one of the most prominent forms of advertising today, this increase proposes an important message to business owners: social media marketing is a necessity for the success of your business. The rise of internet usage globally furthers the understanding that social media marketing is essential for businesses. While looking into the findings of Hootsuite’s global report of 2019, we gain a better understanding of why social media marketing is widely accepted as an integral aspect of business marketing. To have a successful business in 2020, it is greatly suggested that business owners take into consideration the use or expanse to their social media marketing options.
06 January, 2020

It’s natural to want instant gratification in today’s society. When you want something now – you don’t want to wait in line. You don’t even want to wait for a page to load. That’s why you now only have about 8 seconds to make a digital impression on a future client.

16 December, 2019

Economists, stock brokers, business owners and individuals alike should have a vested interest in the state of the economy, because it is likely to affect just about everyone—granted the particular consequences vary considerably.

Mixed opinions abound over whether we’re due for a recession after the decade long expansion we’ve had since 2009 or whether people are simply applying lose patterns that don’t really mean anything concrete.

The bottom line is that It’s always impossible to predict with absolutely certainty whether or not there will be an economic recession at any time. However, the best course of action for either outcome remains the same, tried and true through time and time again: you should always act as if there is one just around the corner—and plan accordingly.

Small business owners especially need to be ever vigilant of the possibility of the economy taking a turn for the worst and take precautions ahead of time. Here’s what’s most important to keep in mind to protect your business in an ever-changing economy.

21 October, 2019

By 2020, online videos will make up more than 80% of all consumer internet traffic. However, if you have been on social media recently, you’ve probably already noticed that video is already taking over your newsfeeds. Facebook and Instagram are focusing more on video, especially with stories and IGTV growing in popularity. To catch up with the trend, Twitter, Pinterest, and even LinkedIn are developing more options for video.

You may find yourself wondering if creating videos to promote your business is really worth it, and it is! Not only is everyone doing it, video is one of the most moldable and profitable digital marketing tools out there.

Social Spice Media gives seven reasons why you should add video into your marketing strategy today:

07 October, 2019

Social media channels as we know them have been around since the early 2000’s, but their usage has popped from just a few million people in 2005 to more than 2.6 billion people today.

We spend an average of 135 minutes on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp, three of which are owned by Mark Zuckerberg, the creator of Facebook.

The best performing tech stocks are colloquially referred to with the acronym “FAANG” (or “FANG”): Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google.

Facebook is also the most popular social media platform today with 2.38 billion users, and Instagram and WhatsApp don’t follow far behind.

04 September, 2019
Facebook is the most widely used social network worldwide with over 2 million active users. Therefore, it’s no surprise that it is also used by most businesses for marketing ads. If you’re not advertising on Facebook, you’re missing out. If you are advertising on Facebook but you’re doing it without a tracking pixel, you’re not doing much better.
03 June, 2019
Even with all the social media platforms and marketing strategies out there, word-of-mouth referrals are still one of the most effective and persuasive means of converting interested audiences into full-fledged customers. Perhaps you bought a new product or used a particular service at the persuasion of a friend or through the encouragement of a social media influencer.
20 May, 2019
Referrals among friends, family, and colleagues continue to be the leading source of business lead generation, but the rate of referrals has been dropping steadily over the last few years—decreasing nearly 15% since 2013. Relying on these referrals alone is becoming a risky strategy for business marketing. Coming in second place and moving its way up, online lead generation could soon outpace referrals as the foundation of a businesses growth. As people continue to select a business from a sea of competitors, you need to carefully craft your digital images to draw demand and business leads. Social Spice Media offers the following strategies to help your business shine in the ever-expanding digital marketplace:
13 May, 2019
Social media has always been a hot topic in the law field but arguments over how it should be used and to what degree are always in flux. Social media has gone from being a gray area for many attorneys to something that has been embraced and embedded into various legal firms’ business marketing and networking strategies. While social media is now a necessary part of today’s marketing for attorneys, it can seem like a bit of a minefield to maintain your firm’s professional reputation while utilizing the digital marketing landscape to its full potential.
29 April, 2019