Tag Archive for Online Marketing

How to use Snapchat to sell your products to Gen Z

Originally written by brianskewes on Small Business
Every few weeks, an article appears that claims Snapchat is dead. Generally, these articles use some recent piece of news – the fact that Snapchat just got blocked in Saudi Arabia, for instance, or a report that apps like LinkedIn and Snapchat will be short-lived – to claim that the Snapchat bubble is on the verge of bursting.
These conclusions are all wrong.
For many marketing professionals, especially those above the age of 30 or so, the world of Snapchat is a strange, bewildering place. If you don’t use the app regularly, how can you start to use it for advertising
Buckle in. We’ll show you how.
>See also: How to get 1,000 followers on your small business Instagram
Why Snapchat is great (for advertising)
First, the basics. The primary value of Snapchat can be summed up in one statistic: the app reaches 90 per cent of those between the ages of 13 and 24 in the United States. In addition, the platform is growing, adding 9m daily active users in the second quarter of 2020, and boosting quarterly revenue by 17 per cent. Today, over 238m people use Snapchat daily.
These numbers, on their own, are enough to recognise why

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Small business marketing 101, all the latest tips in 2020

Originally written by Maddie Smart on Small Business
There is huge opportunity in taking your business online, not least because of the current climate. Small and independent businesses have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, but many have found opportunities in the online market. This small business marketing 101 will help you with your digital strategy.
By working in a new way and using digital marketing for your small business, you can dramatically reduce the risks to your customers and your staff and still operate a healthy business, so making the most of your online presence is critical now more than ever.
Having an online presence also allows you to communicate with customers collectively, for example sharing information about opening hours, products or appointment availability. You can also offer reassurance about the necessary steps you’re taking to adhere to COVID-19-related safety, and what customers need to be aware of.
>See also: Should I reduce my marketing budget due to coronavirus?
How to create a website
When you run a small business, it can be difficult to make sense of all the options available when you take your marketing online. Depending on the type of business you have, the first step is usually to build a

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