Facebook Contest Ideas and Examples

Last Updated on October 2nd, 2019 at 3:32 pm

More American adults use Facebook than any other social media platform. However, the larger Facebook gets—nearly 2.3 billion active users monthly, as of 2019—the more brands struggle to earn attention.

As engagement drops and the number of posts rise, marketers need related, interactive content that rises above the noise. Like, for instance, a Facebook contest.

Running a contest is an inexpensive—and sometimes even simple—method to achieve measurable outcomes for your Facebook marketing goals. We have gathered some nice Fb contest examples to encourage you.

That said, there are also lots of methods—from obnoxious to outright illegal—that Facebook contests shouldn’t be run.

Here we layout plan and execute a Facebook contest that will thrill your audience and your analytics both. Continue reading →


Before knowing how to run a Facebook contest, you need to know about Facebook contest rules. Facebook’s contest rules change frequently, so it pays to stay up-to-date.

For example, Facebook used to require that contests be run on third-party apps, however, now you could run contests directly on the platform. Utilizing, say, a regular post from your business Page.

As well, Fb no longer permits certain prevalent kinds of contests. (By “popular” we mean “overused and spammy”—more details on these in a moment.)

Fb’s most recent updated contest rules break down into three major parts. Continue reading →



11 Instagram Stories Tips and Tricks (1/2)

Last Updated on October 2nd, 2019 at 10:28 am

Instagram stories tips and tricks

Instagram Stories is a feature that lets users post photos and videos that vanish after 24 hours. More than half a billion people use Instagram Stories every day. This is a great way to boost your engagement. Your followers can message you through stories directly.

But, how to create a perfect Instagram story? Here are some Instagram Stories tips and tricks to help you stand out from the crowd. Continue reading →


19 Social Media Podcasts That Makes You a Better Marketer

Last Updated on September 26th, 2019 at 11:53 am

Social media podcast

Need to up your social media skills but unsure how to begin? Don’t fear: these 19 social media podcasts have got you covered.

Podcasts provide an effective way to brush up on the latest digital trends on the go. You could tune in while commuting, doing the dishes, or working out. Plus, they’ve been shown to boost learning and critical thinking!

In this article, we will share some of our favorite social media podcasts for digital marketers. Each of these shows is full of tips, methods, and advice for upping your social game. Continue reading →


11 Tips to Improve Your Facebook Ad Conversions

Last Updated on September 26th, 2019 at 11:51 am

Facebook Ad Conversions

The changes Facebook made to its News Feed algorithm earlier this year imply that social media marketers should up their advert game on the platform. The same holds really true for social media groups with small budgets who have likely seen organic reach figures declining.

One of the most necessary metrics social marketers track on Fb are conversion rates. Sometimes, conversion refers to the degree at which a user converts from being a browser to a purchaser.

For many marketers, Facebook Ad conversions are a top priority. A great conversion fee is one of the greatest measures of success and is vital to delivering a strong ROI.

Facebook Ad Conversions aren’t only about driving purchases. They’re additionally about driving actions. Maybe the purpose of a marketing campaign is to increase newsletter subscriptions or for shoppers to add goods to a wish list. All of those actions could be considered conversion events.

Fb ranks as the number one social media website for driving conversions, which makes creating efficient Fb adverts all of the more vital.

Follow these 11 tips to convert your next Fb campaign into a success. Continue reading →


How to Use Instagram Stories for Business

Last Updated on September 24th, 2019 at 3:18 pm

You could make Instagram Stories for business this successful too — however, it requires a few more hacks and tips to make them look like the Stories huge brands and influencers share. (Some of my favorite Instagram Stories are shared by chef Chloe Coscarelli, actress Busy Phillips, mattress brand Casper, and interior design app Hutch — and remember to check out HubSpot‘s Instagram Stories, either.)

But first, let’s review the basics of how to share an Instagram Story: Continue reading →


Today, social media is all about documentation. Where you go, what you eat and drink, who you see, and what’s most memorable: These are the typical fodder of Instagram Story — seconds-long glimpses of people’s lives, shared on Instagram for only 24 hours.

Below, we have made a guide for you to learn what Instagram Story is, how to share them with your followers, and how to ensure these Stories are exactly what your audience wants to see. In this post, we will cover the following.  Continue reading →


What is Dither and When Do You Use It?

Last Updated on September 24th, 2019 at 11:57 am

what is dither

There are some topics out there that never fail to get engineers ranting and raving. You know, topics like loudness, compression, mastering and…

Dithering.

Dithering could be an intimidating subject—it has a lot to do with the fundamentals of digital audio.

However, applying dither correctly is extremely easy and simple to get more listeners. Once what you are doing and why you are doing it, you will never have to stress about whether to dither or not again. Continue reading →


How to Build a Band Website That Actually Works

Last Updated on September 24th, 2019 at 11:55 am

a Band Website

A band website is the new music press kit. It is an important part of your music promotion.

Most networking occurs online in today’s music industry. So you have to be searchable. And the search outcomes have to be updated, fascinating and well designed.

Why? Because when you release your music, that’s how you interact with followers, make an impression, get seen and finally change into profitable.

However, let’s face it—you may not have time to make a site. Or even know where to begin or how to do it.

Here’s what you should know about build a band website that actually works and how to do it step-by-step. Continue reading →