Research has shown that red is one of the most persuasive colors when it comes to influencing consumer behavior. Among the many studies conducted on the psychology of colors, red has been shown to increase an athlete's chances of winning (compared... (Read More)

When it comes to lead generation, simply asking for people to give you their names and contact information will result in few, if any, leads. You need to make it a win-win scenario by offering a valuable item or opportunity (such as a free white... (Read More)

Content marketing is one of the best long-term marketing strategies for businesses. But unlike some other forms of online marketing, content marketing can be somewhat trickier to grasp. If you're just starting out with your brand's content marketing... (Read More)

As a business owner you've likely come to grips with the fact that your plate is full. You’d like to be everywhere, all the time, and you’d like to ensure that every aspect of your business receives the attention it needs. Needless to say... (Read More)

One of the best ways to get your social media posts in front of new audiences is by using hashtags. A hashtag, of course, is a word or phrase preceded by a pound sign (#) that is used to identify content relating to a specific topic on social media... (Read More)

According to researcher and author Dr. Robert Cialdini, there are six proven methods of persuasion that can be used to influence others: Reciprocity, scarcity, consistency, authority, likability, and social proof. When it comes to marketing, these... (Read More)

Does your blog feel a bit blah lately? Are you running out of genuinely interesting or helpful topic ideas for your readers? Are your viewership stats stagnant or even declining? If so, then it's probably time to start diversifying your content... (Read More)

It's estimated that 59% of social media users share online content based on the headline alone. Surprised? This figure comes from a study of 2.8 million Twitter shares, and is likely similar for Facebook and other social platforms. This research... (Read More)

When you're setting up a campaign on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or any other social network's advertising platform, you're given a variety of main objectives to choose from: Engagement, followers or page likes, link clicks, and more. While all... (Read More)