We’ve spent the last couple of weeks talking about two important parts of your marketing strategy- newsletters and blogs. We’ve gone over why you need them, and how to make them great, so this week I’m going to be sharing some of the top tools you can use to produce really awesome, professional looking blogs… [Read More…]
The Best Blog and
How to Nail Your Newsletter
When you think about relationship building tools a lot of things come to mind- social media, webinars, podcasts, and more. In today’s digital world, we have countless ways to connect with our customers, but that doesn’t mean we should overlook the old standbys… One of the best ways to reach out to your customers is… [Read More…]
Straight Talk About
Social Media Strategy
You’ve heard the old adage, “less is more”, right? Well, I’m here to tell you, that does NOT apply to social media! There are over 40 million businesses using social media to advertise, and plenty of them are doing the same thing you are. It’s not enough to have a great product or service, you’ve… [Read More…]
10 Social Media Apps
You NEED to Know! Part 2
Last week I shared the first 5 of 10 social media apps you NEED to know, and this week we’re concluding our series with the final 5! Whether your brand is serious or fun-loving, local or worldwide, you’ll discover the perfect fit for your target audience in this list. Let’s start with one for brands… [Read More…]
Which Platforms are Right for You?
As social media’s popularity has grown, so have the number of platforms. With so many options available, it can be hard to choose the right ones for your business. We’re going to take a look at each of the top 4 social media platforms, and discuss the audience make-up, the features and functions they offer,… [Read More…]
Lights, Camera, Video Strategy!
Video has been rising steadily in popularity across most social media platforms for years. Smart marketers are capitalizing on consumers’ love of video by adding more and more video-based content to their social media marketing strategies. Let’s look at some of the top reasons to add video to your marketing strategy: The average consumer watches… [Read More…]
Trends to Watch in 2021
2021 is right around the corner and we’re keeping an eye on these marketing trends that are on track to be HUGE in the coming year! So far, these are the key players we’re watching: Retention Marketing There’s been a major shift from focusing on acquiring new leads to maintaining relationships with loyal customers. Your… [Read More…]
10 Tired Marketing Trends
We’re getting ready to send 2020 packing, and this crazy year can take these outdated marketing trends with it! This week we’re looking at 10 marketing trends to toss in 2021. Say goodbye to annoying pop-ups, generic content, and vague marketing strategies. It’s time to refine your approach, update your technology and give your customers… [Read More…]
Making Your Marketing Merry
The holidays are here- is your marketing strategy ready?? The season of cheer is in full swing, and we’re talking about decking your virtual halls, bringing festive fun to your online community, and boosting your holiday revenue. Holiday marketing is like the over-the-top cousin of regular marketing. Everything is just a little more extra. Bringing… [Read More…]
Sharing Your Genius
(including my very own podcast!)
Today begins a new phase on the SophieZo Blog! Woot! I’m excited to announce that 11 weeks ago, I started my new journey into podcasting. It’s called Building Your Empire with SophieZo, and it’s packed with great biz tips, tricks and other fantastic information to help you focus on what you do best and what… [Read More…]