Four States Small Business Blog

Take Control of Your Brand Online with Social Media Management

Posted by Danielle McCollum on October 11, 2022 at 7:00 AM
New social media platforms enter the scene each year, and the more established ones evolve. In this fast-changing environment, it can be challenging for businesses to stay competitive. However, companies that master social media outreach have a serious marketing advantage. So, how can you successfully use social media as a small business owner?

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Topics: Social Media

Why Your Business Needs Professional Photography

Posted by Brett James on March 8, 2022 at 7:00 AM
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Topics: Website Design, Social Media, Branding

9 Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Website

Posted by Jeannette Royle on February 19, 2020 at 8:00 AM

Do you know how to reliably get traffic? 

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Topics: Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing

Using Social Influencers to Boost Advertising Results

Posted by Jeannette Royle on September 16, 2019 at 8:00 AM

Is your business using social media influencers to promote your products or services? If not, you are missing an exceptional opportunity to get a better return on your advertising investment.

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Topics: Social Media, Digital Marketing

The Role of Social Media in an Auto Repair Shop

Posted by Kylie Davis on December 19, 2018 at 8:00 AM

Attracting new customers is a challenge for any business, but it can be especially hard for auto repair shops. Although 75% of auto repair is performed by independent auto shops, factors such as the lack of transparency or high competition can lead to fewer new clients and decreased business. However, using social media can offer a range of benefits for auto repair shops, while also helping them stand out from the competition.

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Topics: Social Media, Digital Marketing

Pros and Cons of Going Social

Posted by Pam Larimore on November 9, 2018 at 8:00 AM

Think social media is just for teenagers? Think again. Social media usage continues to grow across all demographics. In fact, a staggering 3.1 billion people are active social media users in 2018 - that’s nearly half of the world’s total population! Not only that, but 11 new people start using social media every second, with the average American spending more than two hours per day on social media. Given these statistics, it should not come as a surprise that more companies are prioritizing social media as part of their marketing strategy.

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Topics: Social Media, Digital Marketing

Facebook's News Feed Has Changed (What it Means for Marketers)

Posted by Mark Zimmer on February 1, 2018 at 8:00 AM

You may have heard that Facebook is making changes to its news feed algorithm. Facebook’s founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, says the changes are designed to give priority to content with “meaningful interaction” and reduce what he calls “passive content” such as videos, where users tend to sit back and watch, then move on, as opposed to interacting with the content. According to Zuckerberg, these changes in the Facebook news feed come in response to user feedback that indicated branded content was overcrowding posts from friends and family, reducing users’ ability to connect with others.

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Topics: Social Media, Digital Marketing

Tips for Your Brand Facebook Posts this Holiday Season

Posted by Pam Larimore on December 8, 2017 at 8:00 AM

Tis the season for all things holiday, from spending time with friends and family and searching for the perfect gifts, to putting the perfect touch on your holiday season Facebook posts and marketing. We know the holidays can be busy and somewhat stressful, but if you follow these tips for your brand Facebook posts, you’ll be sure to stand out from the crowd throughout the holidays!

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Topics: Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media

The Many Benefits of Social Media Marketing

Posted by Chad Elliot on November 2, 2017 at 8:00 AM

Social media marketing has become an important driver of brand awareness and customer engagement, as well as an efficient way to share content. A Hubspot survey indicated that 92% of marketers believe their social media marketing has increased exposure and 80% believe it has increased customer traffic. Global leaders in audience engagement technology, such as Futuri Media, have embraced the importance of social media marketing as a part of their client solutions services. Brands are benefitting from the unique opportunities provided by social media marketing as part of an integrated approach to reach new customers and increase engagement.

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Topics: Integrated Marketing, Social Media

6 Tips for Effectively Using Digital Promotions

Posted by Kylie Davis on July 17, 2017 at 8:00 AM

As a business owner, you understand that digital promotions can be an effective part of your marketing strategy. What may not be as clear is how to make it work. Zimmer is here to help. We’ve put together 6 tips for effectively using digital promotions to grow your business and increase ROI.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy, Marketing ROI, Social Media, Digital Marketing