Social media has an abundance of tools, both free and paid and who doesn’t like tools? Let’s list the best, most efficient and cost-effective social media marketing tools today!

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About Lilach

Lilach Bullock @lilachbullock is digital marketing consultant and trainer, social media expert and professional speaker.

Forbes listed Lilach as one of the Top 20 Women Social Media Influencers, Career Experts named Lilach the Number 1 Digital Marketing Influencer and Lilachwon the title of Social Influencer of Europe by Oracle.

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Questions we discussed

Q1 How did you become a social media marketer? What’s your career story?

It was, in a way, by accident. I started my first business to have more time with my newly born daughter. I was initially helping virtual PAs with how to generate more clients.

And that’s when I started using social media, particularly Twitter and saw the potential. So, I decided to help clients with social media marketing, show them the ropes, explain how it works.

My business grew to the point where I couldn’t handle all the business coming in. So, I thought I’d create a social media management tool – and remember, in those days there weren’t many.

Now, I’m mostly focusing on coaching and mentoring business owners and entrepreneurs. Helping them set up their business and helping them promote their business online.  I connect them with top influencers in their niche, help with content marketing, social media and so on.

I love working with entrepreneurs, SME’s and charities.

Q2 What are your favorite Facebook marketing tools?

I LOVE tools and I’m always trying out new ones.

My favourite one, and the one I use the most is @agorapulse. I use it for managing both my Facebook and my Twitter. It’s perfect for keeping track of all your mentions/shares/etc.  I also use it for scheduling and planning my content calendar. And for monitoring social media – although, particularly Twitter. They also provide in-depth, customizable analytics, so that’s another big plus in my book. And, there are apps for creating Facebook contests, quizzes, tests & exclusive discount coupons.

Other useful tools I’ve tried were @brand24 and @brandwatch – for monitoring. They can both be used for monitoring your entire social media and other websites (forums, blogs, etc.)

A2. I use @AgoraPulse to make sure I did not miss a tweet and also use @hootsuite to schedule here on twitter #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 12, 2017

In terms of analytics, I use Facebook Insights, and if I need more – @quintly is my go-to. It’s a professional social media analytics tool, with in-depth analytics & competitive benchmarking.

A2: We rely on @MeetEdgar for scheduling Facebook posts. Facebook's built-in analytics are also helpful. #vcbuzz

— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) September 12, 2017

I would also recommend @IFTTT – it’s got some very useful automations, for all major social networks. Just search for Facebook automations to see all your options and set them up.

A2B. I only schedule posts on Facebook's platform on business page because I rather be cautious there #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 12, 2017

As for content creation, I love @canva and have been using it for years.

You can use it to create all kinds of visuals, including Facebook posts (with the right sizes). It’s super easy to use, so you don’t need any design experience to get started. And you also have access to a lot of free images/icons/etc.

for images I started using Design Wizard @getdesignwizard Similar to Canva but more intuitive & more features free #vcbuzz

— Maxxers (@MaXXersX) September 12, 2017

I’ve also recently started playing around with @wavevideoapp and loving it. It’s a video creator, and likely one of the easiest ones to use, at least that I’ve tried. You don’t need to shoot any videos yourself, just use their library of videos & images. And put together the video, with text, your logo, and in the right format for Facebook. Plus, you can create a Facebook cover photo/video, which can help you get people’s attention.

Most people turn the sound off on Facebook, so videos need text. But there is also a library of royalty-free music that you can use on your videos.

Q3 What are your favorite Twitter marketing tools?

Once again, @agorapulse – it’s the main one I use and it covers most of my Twitter marketing needs: Managing my incoming mentions, monitoring my name and for business opportunities. Scheduling tweets, managing my Twitter followers and influencer connections.

Then, there’s @canva for creating images for Twitter, such as my digital marketing tips series. I’ve started using @crelloapp recently as well – it’s very similar to Canva in features. But they’ve got their own selection of templates, so it’s great for diversifying the visuals you create.

I also use @clicktotweet to add tweetable quotes throughout my blog posts – it helps boost shares.

And since we’re on the subject of social media sharing, I use @warfareplugins on my blog.

I love it how they are always on top of trends and changes RT @lilachbullock: A3: I use @warfareplugins on my blog #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) September 12, 2017

It’s the only one that still shows the Twitter count on blog posts – i.e., how many tweets your post got.

Seems to me @Hootsuite is still pretty darned difficult to beat. Even their free version offers exceptional features. #vcbuzz

— Don Sturgill (@DonSturgill) September 12, 2017

@DonSturgill I think Hootsuite have got left behind! Their features need updating… they had monopoly and have lost it #vcbuzz

— Lilach Bullock (@lilachbullock) September 12, 2017

If I want to track/analyse hashtags, I use @keyhole – works with Twitter & Instagram. And you get detailed analytics for any hashtag you want to research.

A3B. Other great platforms for monitoring on Twitter: @buffer @PostPlanner @SproutSocial #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 12, 2017

A3: For scheduling tweets, @MeetEdgar is our favorite. We also add Click to Tweet snippets in our blog posts. #vcbuzz

— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) September 12, 2017

Since we’re on a Twitter Chat, it’s worth mentioning some good Twitter chat tools.

I like @tweetchat – you can pause the stream to catch up if there are too many tweets. There’s a built-in URL shortener if you need it. You can blog and highlight tweets, and of course, you can tweet live (& the hashtag is already set).

Another good option is @twubs which is quite similar to tweetchat. There’s no URL shortener, but you can see all the tweets immediately after they were posted. You have 6 different options for setting the speed of the chat. Tweets can be starred, shared and retweeted, all from within the tool.

@lilachbullock What do you think of twchat .com so far? #vcbuzz

— Sana Knightly (@SanaKnightly) September 12, 2017

Very impressed with it.

A3 I highly recommend @drumupio for managing / scheduling / rotating social media updates #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) September 12, 2017

Q4 What other social media marketing tools do you use regularly?

I also use @buzzsumo for finding the best influencers in my niche. You can see how many followers they have, their retweet and reply ratio.

Basically, anything you need to put together a list of top Twitter (and other) influencers.

I forgot to mention @tweepi earlier – it’s a Twitter tool that uses artificial intelligence to monitor Twitter. And it finds targeted, relevant Twitter users for you to engage with, so you can grow your profile. What’s great about it is that it lets you get more targeted followers – which are more valuable.

A4. I actually just use each of the social media platforms themselves in addition to the social media softwares. #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 12, 2017

If you get lots of followers, but they don’t care what you’re saying – what’s the point? If they don’t engage, don’t share your posts, don’t click on your links, then there’s not much value there.

Agreed! Having a smaller, engaged audience is better than a large audience that isn't listening. #vcbuzz

— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) September 12, 2017

Back to tools, though, another was I use regularly is @triberr. This is for boosting my social media shares and for helping me grow my social influence. It’s a blogging community, with different tribes that are passionate about the same subjects. And users browse through the latest content being posted in their tribe, and share it with their audience.

A4: And since we’re on the subject of blogging communities, I also use Viral Content Bee on a daily basis #vcbuzz

— Lilach Bullock (@lilachbullock) September 12, 2017

It’s great for boosting your social media shares & grow your influence. But it’s more than that, actually: it’s also a great source of quality content that I can share with my audience. Also great for meeting like minded people

Another one I forgot to mention earlier, when discussing Twitter – @paper_li. You can use it to create your very own online newspaper, which contains content based on your interests. You can also then have it posted automatically on your social media profiles.  Or, you can send your list regular newsletters with interesting content that they might like.

A4. Agree. They are a great platform to build a community and they get community too with their #bizheroes chat #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 12, 2017

That too! Using @VCBuzz RT @lilachbullock: @seosmarty and of course let's not forget meeting great like minded peeps! #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/VAjkJrYyoe

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) September 12, 2017

Q5 What are your recommended social media productivity tools?

A few of them I’ve already mentioned earlier, @agorapulse is the main one I use. It helps me plan, strategize and execute my social media – and it helps me save a lot of time doing so. You can set up automations for monitored items & for your social inbox (where you can see mentions, likes, etc.). You can assign them, delete spam automatically, tag or flag them, so they’re kept organised.

Plus I forgot to mention how they’ve recently released a new version of @agorapulse. With so many new features, like ‘saved replies’ for quick replying on social media. And translation features, as well as better, more in-depth reporting.

Another one that I talked about earlier, but it’s worth mentioning again: @ifttt. They have so many different, useful (and a few not-so-useful) automations. For example, you can automatically retweet any tweet with a certain hashtag. Or you can save all the photos you’re tagged in on Facebook, in your Dropbox. Use their search option to see every automation for different social networks, as there are a lot.

Since we’re talking productivity, I can’t not mention @trello. It’s what I use to keep track of all my different tasks and projects. Then, there’s also @evernote which is great as a journal of sorts. Basically, a place where you can collect all of your ideas as well as anything from the Internet.

Always deserves a mention, almost in ANY context! RT @lilachbullock: A5: Since we’re talking productivity, -> @trello #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) September 12, 2017

@seosmarty I can't imagine life without @trello #vcbuzz

— Lilach Bullock (@lilachbullock) September 12, 2017

I like @Trello too… but @KanbanFlow is way worth looking at. #vcbuzz

— Don Sturgill (@DonSturgill) September 12, 2017

Images, videos, articles, and so on can easily be added to your evernote. And it all syncs across your devices so you’ll have immediate access to your notes.

@Evernote is definitely a favorite! It's so easy to keep things organized. #vcbuzz

— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) September 12, 2017

Since we’re on the subject of content, there’s also @feedly. It’s an RSS reader that allows you to keep track of all your favourite content sources. So you can easily keep up with the best content and share it with your followers.

A similar tool that I love is @flipboard which is more of a digital magazine.  You can see all the top content of the day, based on your particular interests. So you can then share it, or you can also create your very own magazine.

Another tool I absolutely love is @grammarly. It catches 250 different types of grammatical errors & it gets context (so it catches a lot more than Word!). The best part, is that you can add a browser extension. And whatever website you’re on, Grammarly will automatically correct your tweets/updates/etc. In some cases, when you make a mistake it even explains what you did wrong.

I found @grammarly intrusive… like living with a nagging spouse #vcbuzz

— Don Sturgill (@DonSturgill) September 12, 2017

@DonSturgill U can just turn it on when u want it #vcbuzz

— Maxxers (@MaXXersX) September 12, 2017

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• Get Your Content Re-Tweeted, Pinned and Shared on Auto-Pilot: ViralContentBuzz RSS Feature
• HOW TO: Get Your Article HOT (Case Study)
• ViralContentBuzz Case Studies by Expert Content Marketers
• How to Understand Your Customers’ Content Needs with @PamDidner #VCBuzz

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People love to connect to people and brands with stories. A good story makes your business memorable?

So how to tell that story the way it makes an influence?

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About Zala

Zala Bricelj @ZalkaB is marketer, storyteller, coach, content creator, connector and global community builder. Zala is #TwitterSmarter Community Manager and part of #TwitterSmarter team, lead by Madalyn Sklar.

Zala Bricelj @ZalkaB is co-host of  #BizHeroes and #SocialPowWow

And she is a polyglot too which is truly awesome. #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 19, 2017

Questions we discussed

Q1 How did you become a digital marketer?

I’ve always loved tech, communication and connecting with people market = ways that connects people, brands, biz & communities.

Digital marketing offers so many new opportunities to connect, tell our stories, share, expand reach & put your brand on the digital map.

I’m a digital marketer in heart & spirit. I love how it helps to merge CX, connection to target audience and brand presence. Digital marketing is changing my life / biz. It helps me use different channels to talk, engage and connect with different target audience.

You sound like you LOVE what you are doing! RT @ZalkaB: A1c I’m a digital marketer in heart & spirit. #vcbuzz

— Jessy Troy (@jessytroy) September 19, 2017

YEP! I always say, Social & Digital Marketing are not my job. Is what I love “doing”

Digital marketing is merging the connected & experiential world at a fast pace, leading to a more collaborative world.

After working in corporate marketing, I started my own business. Applying digital & content marketing shaping the landscape.

I’m a femme-preneur, solopreneur, focusing on offering services: digital & content strategy, marketing and storytelling. Digital gives more opportunities, a voice to every business. Strategy, consistency, execution & high quality content/services are key.

@ZalkaB love your website btw, im a storytelling fan as well #vcbuzz

— Todd E. Jones (@tejones) September 19, 2017

Thanks Todd! I’m in the re-design and update mode at the moment, so I’d love to hear your thought after too

@ZalkaB "femme-preneur" sounds new to me! #vcbuzz

— Jessy Troy (@jessytroy) September 19, 2017

I’m a big supporter of women in business! Coaching them, empowering them and I love supporting communities.

Q2 What is story telling and how can it help brands?

Storytelling in short: the ability to convey the right message at the right time, that attracts, resonates & triggers.

I tell my clients storytelling is nothing new or recent. Conveying meaning through different mediums has existed for centuries.

Storytelling now is becoming a strategic approach of (not) capturing attention because of info overload, so much content out there.

Storytelling = best mix of: data, analysis, planning, knowing the ins and outs of your target audience and what triggers them = good start.

A2. Storytelling allows a business to connect with the consumer in a deeper way #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 19, 2017

A2 story telling = publicizing personal content (founder, team, ..) around the brand for people to better relate with your business #vcbuzz

— Jessy Troy (@jessytroy) September 19, 2017

Yes, absolutely! Relatability & spreading the business values & ideas is key here.

Storytelling gives brands option to connect to their audience, share “message”, but leaves room for participation & contribution.

Contribution / co-creation is key element of Storytelling. Brands offer some stories as “hooks” that target audience can easily interpret. Being able to relate & internalize & refer to a certain emotion, feeling, exp, character, tradition = good storytelling.

Storytelling is becoming a strategic business, communications & marketing tool across industries. Storytelling “works” both on conscious & subconscious level. It’s how our brains process info & what triggers those “responses”.

Storytelling is one of the tools that can help you determine intent, behaviour, needs and align/drill down your approach acceptance.

A2: Storytelling is the lifeline to humanizing your brand to the public. Use it to add value to your message. #vcbuzz

— Flying Cork (@flyingcorkpgh) September 19, 2017

@flyingcorkpgh It's also a great way to niche & differentiate your brand / biz. #vcbuzz

— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) September 19, 2017

Q3 What are your favorite examples of successful story telling?

I’ll try to go locally a bit with this.

A3 Slovene Brewery Pivovarna Union https://t.co/x654QtkwMc examples of using cultural & historic el of narrative #vcbuzz

— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) September 19, 2017

The Brewery decided to take elements we all know, learn about, grow up with, read about & wow it into their campaigns.

So there are relatable elements that are given a modern, fresh twist, but are still timely, proper & impactful.

So, there’s not just building up your brand message & spreading it, but also wowing that fun element of attracting new target audience.

A3. I love @WestJet‘s innovative storytelling here: https://t.co/q72tm0lGAR #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 19, 2017

A3 Also there is this example Allegro (Poland) – English for beginners https://t.co/JDJX4mpRfj #vcbuzz

— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) September 19, 2017

So the Polish examples are great because it relates to so many people who have same issues & same challenges.

Storytelling in the Polish example doesn’t feel like a “story made”. It’s about a family, relations, missing people you love.

So stories needn’t refer to the exact thing xyz, but refer to a feeling, sentiment, insights, shared experience = universal.

A lot of times storytelling plays to the one things that is in common to all of us = human nature. Experience. Authenticity.

Q4 What is your one story telling tip that usually works for most brands?

It starts with YOU. Storytelling is authentic when it comes from our own or shared experiences. Not a fabricated / constructed X.

Storytelling is most successful when it’s timely, appropriate (be mindful of cult, religious diff) and motivates ppl to DO STH.

Storytelling shouldn’t feel forced or go against the flow of how we usually consume content. It’s should disrupt the “flow”.

A4 Avoid telling non-authentic stories just for the sake of publicity. It's always obvious! #vcbuzz

— Jessy Troy (@jessytroy) September 19, 2017

100% YES!

Storytelling is not just one-way source. It’s a way to engage different communities, sources & crowdsourcing when you implement.

Read more about facilitating a compelling human-centered setting for storytelling. It’s not only about relatablitly, but really motivating people to do somehing with your content, stories, connections.

A4. Always be honest and real with your audience. Be very empathetic with them. #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 19, 2017

Q5 What are your favorite writing and marketing tools?

I’m a sucker for tools!

First of all – Twitter desktop & mobile. It teaches you consistency, clarity & getting to the point. Also connecting with people.

A5. I love @BlueJeansNet for recording my podcast via live streaming and sharing stories of guests there #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 19, 2017

Because I spend most of the time on-the-go, I’ll share some mobile apps and tools I use.

@evernote is my go-to-notebook, article saver and bookmarker. I save my reading, notes, thoughts & content.

@trello and @SlackHQ are my go-to-tools for project management an collaboration and communication across teams. Love it!

A5B. @WordPress is a great place for sharing stories too on your website via blogging #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 19, 2017

GIPHY is my go to tool for GIFs & Communication across channels. It conveys “emotions” wonderfully.

A5e GIPHY is also great for creating cool annimated GIFS! #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) September 19, 2017

I love Giphy, I use it for all my newsletter to make them more fun. #vcbuzz https://t.co/jn211w21pF

— Orana Creative (@OranaCreative) September 19, 2017

#PicsArt is for photos, collages and edits on the go. Desygner for Android mobile – templates & designs on the go.

I'll have to check it out! RT @tejones: been a big user of Airstory since it came out #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) September 19, 2017

@canva is my go-to-tool desktop for content creation & design. @AdobeSpark – do make it your best friend, Buzzers!

For content curation: @nuzzel & @Flipboard. Great tools for curation!

And I’m a big fan and user of @buffer. Love the product, love the team even more and love their community.

And for video I use Twitter Video, #MiniMovie and audio @anchor – great to share your thoughts or start a podcast.

And for writing/reading, do check out @grammarly (great for non-native Eng speakers), @medium and my Kindle always with me.

And since you’ve probably seen I’m a huge Twitter fan – I use Tweetdeck to monitor conversations, mentions, tweets & all the fun.

A5B. For podcast, @blogtalkradio is the platform because it is simple and they upload rss feed to other providers #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 19, 2017

It might sound simple but I write everything on Google Docs + organize folders on drive with images for every post, spcly gst posts! #vcbuzz

— Orana Creative (@OranaCreative) September 19, 2017

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• Content Marketing Through Story Telling w/ Todd E. Jones @tejones of @grafixcatmedia #VCBuzz
• Brand Storytelling Twitter Chat with @JacobWarwick #VCBuzz
• Story Telling Twitter Chat with Gill Andrews @StoriesWithGill #VCBuzz
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Organic search is still content marketer’s ultimate goal: It drives traffic that lasts for months (years if you are lucky) and converts very well. Nothing beats that in online marketing world.

So how to make sure your content is “rankable”? Let’s discuss!

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.@MattLacuesta is a Digital Marketer specializing in all aspects of digital marketing with a passion for organic search. Matt runs @SEObeers in Denver and does SEO for @integergroup.

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Questions we discussed

Q1 Why organic SEO? It’d not the most exciting thing to do as it provides pretty slow results, so why are you passionate about it?

It’s always changing and no problem is ever exactly the same. I like the thrill of the hunt for SEO issues. Plus, I like to learn new things which is great since there is always a need to adapt. Might get bored otherwise!

It’s been a fun ride so far. Any of you have much experience with SEO?

A1: Organic SEO is still great for helping your content to be discovered by a wider audience. #vcbuzz

— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) September 26, 2017

Q2 What are the essential steps for a page SEO audit? How to tell if your content is findable?

There are a lot of steps, but I’ll provide some highlights followed by a helpful link.

Crawl all your pages first, that’ll highlight a lot of basic issues like titles, metas, H1 usage, etc…I like @screamingfrog

To audit page content relevancy, I like the Page Optimization feature from @moz

What tool do you use to crawl pages, Matt? #vcbuzz

— Don Sturgill (@DonSturgill) September 26, 2017

My favorite crawling tools are @screamingfrog and @deepcrawl

When auditing a specific page, I like to use Varvy as a quick look for other issues. So fast and easy!

Now a days, you also need to run your page through Page Speed Insights.

And don’t forget about being mobile friendly! Use the Mobile friendly Test.

And also do actually test on mobile! RT @MattLacuesta: A2 Use the Mobile friendly Test https://t.co/9pVowRzX8Z #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) September 26, 2017

Check your robots.txt, x-robots and metas to ensure you’re not blocking the engines from seeing your content, happens a lot! I see variations of disallows and no index quite a bit when new sites/pages roll out from developing environment.

A2 To ensure your page is indexed, submit via Google Search Console or directly in Google’s SERP! #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/Nots8Y5A4p

— Matt Lacuesta (@MattLacuesta) September 26, 2017

A2. You can look at your site views and see where most of your blog traffic is getting referred from #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 26, 2017

So important! It's crazy how many websites still aren't mobile-friendly. #vcbuzz

— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) September 26, 2017

It is! Time is running short, I think we’ll see some shakeups in regards to mobile in the coming weeks.

Q3 What are some SEO resources you recommend our buzzers bookmark and read?

Here’s a good piece on steps for an audit from @ahrefs VERY helpful if you’re just learning.

A3: I love reading content from @sejournal and also @neilpatel. #vcbuzz

— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) September 26, 2017

Learn about Mobile first Indexing from @mobilemoxie and @suzzicks. They’re so smart!

I love this Cruft Finder post and Tool from @balibones & @goinflow to find pages creating index bloat.

A3. I highly recommend @semrush blog, one of the best places for seo content #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 26, 2017

Agreed! good folks over there sharing awesome and HELPFUL content

This will help you with your audit takeaways: How to Prioritize SEO tasks from @britneymuller @moz.

Finally, get your content seen! 43 Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Site from @dohertyjf and @getcredo.

LOTs of great resources today! #vcbuzz

— Jessy Troy (@jessytroy) September 26, 2017

Q4 What’s the future of SEO? Is it dying?

HA! It isn’t going anywhere, but it is always changing. The foundational stuff is still there though.

There are so many aspects to look at as an SEO these days that we’re just spread a little thinner.

There are so many aspects of SEO that it’s easy to settle on a specific niche like content, technical, UX, Analytics, etc…

A4: SEO definitely isn't going anywhere! #vcbuzz

— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) September 26, 2017

GOOD content, mobile aspects, user engagement, technical aspects….SEO isn’t just keywords!

A4. Time will tell where seo is going because in reality, people are really the drivers of whether your content get seen or not #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 26, 2017

@chevd80 look how the rise of mobile has changed how and where we search #vcbuzz

— Matt Lacuesta (@MattLacuesta) September 26, 2017

Absolutely! So many of us are accessing our favorite sites and shopping on our phones. #vcbuzz

— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) September 26, 2017

A4B. Live video and podcasts can help your seo too because people are watching or listening to you via smartphones #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 26, 2017

Q5 Please list your favorite SEO tools

Oh boy! There a lot of tools that I use, but I’ll share the ones that are the most helpful and used regularly.

I mentioned @screamingfrog earlier, it’s the best crawling tool for the money. Crawls sites and highlights so many opportunities.

@ahrefs, @moz, @semrusuh are very popular and they’re great and there’s a lot more to try!

If you’re looking at sites other than your own, you need to check out @BuiltWith (free) to get some insights into the back end.

Keyword Researcher Pro is an excellent tool. Have you tried it, Matt? #vcbuzz

— Don Sturgill (@DonSturgill) September 26, 2017

I haven’t but I will check it now!

@answerthepublic (free) is great at finding the questions people are asking when creating your content strategy.

@keywordtoolio (free) for discovering keywords people also search for related to your keyword categories.

@gtmetrix (free) is great from an auditing standpoint and gives some good speed & technical insights.

Matt: Google has drastically reduced keyword access. How are you dealing with that? #vcbuzz

— Don Sturgill (@DonSturgill) September 26, 2017

Third party tools are scraping search results for “people also searched” terms and the keyword planner API. We don’t get organic keywords anymore, but I say just create content relevant to your key words and you’ll be just fine.

A5. @semrush is among the best for seo. #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 26, 2017

A5 Chrome dev tools is great for auditing performance and accessibility. Has anyone used this in your Chrome browser? It's great! #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/1ZHfMW8GsZ

— Matt Lacuesta (@MattLacuesta) September 26, 2017

Yep. Or right-click on the page and choose "inspect" to pull up dev tools… #vcbuzz

— Don Sturgill (@DonSturgill) September 26, 2017

I know I mentioned it earlier, but Varvy (free) is great to give you a quick look at things and tells you why they’re important.

Matt: how much does accessibility matter for SEO? Should one be concerned about image descriptions, for instance? #vcbuzz

— Don Sturgill (@DonSturgill) September 26, 2017

Accessibility can affect user engagement which may affect things. Accessibility is for UX. Also, lawsuits are becoming a big thing for brands whose sites aren’t ADA friendly.

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• SEO Coaching and Findability Principles with Heather Lutze @HeatherLutze
• Domains and SEO: Myths and Tips with Bill Hartzer @bhartzer
• Marketing Twitter Chat with International SEO Consultant Aleyda Solis @aleyda

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Any blogger’s dream is to see their articles rank in top 5 of Google. But how to achieve that? Is it possible to do that for each and every article a blogger publishes? Let’s discuss!

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About Jason

Jason is no stranger to #VCBuzz: We have already had the pleasure of having him when we chatted on influencer marketing.

Check out Jason’s website The Storyteller Marketer and connect to him on LinkedIn

Questions we discussed

Q1 How can anyone learn SEO? What are your recommended resources?

SEO boils down to 4 things: Understanding your customer, solving your customer’s problems, keyword research, link building.

Understanding your customer: What are the Q’s they want answered? People use Google to get an answer to their questions.

Solving your customer’s problems: Can you answer the question your customer has better than the competition? This also includes anticipating questions they will have, great design, a fast website, and other user experience things.

Keyword research: How many people are asking this question? Good KWR will help you to scale your ROI + make it easier to rank.

Link building: How many people on the web reference your resource? Solid keyword research typically requires less links to rank.

More on my theory on how to rank faster here.

Search Engine Math: A Theory on How to Reverse Engineer SEO Success [2017] https://t.co/g798TBz8CY via @jdquey #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/jNpNhWEi1A

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) October 3, 2017

A1. If they are consistent in putting out quality content. Recommended resource for learning seo is @semrush blog. #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) October 3, 2017

Moz blog and guides + @SEMrush webinars RT @jdquey: What are your fav resources for ranking in Google? #vcbuzz

— Jessy Troy (@jessytroy) October 3, 2017

Q2 How to determine keywords for your future article?

Start by figuring out the questions your customers have. Then determine what keywords fit around that question or answer.

I recommend you plan out your keywords before you write your content. Then write the best doggone content on the web.

A2. I follow what people are chatting about in twitter chats. That is how I mostly determine what articles to write #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) October 3, 2017

I have a few articles on that -> https://t.co/tcRJhBcqel RT @jdquey: A2a Start by figuring out the questions your customers have #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) October 3, 2017

From an initial keyword idea I always look at the Topic level to 1) See other ideas 2) Fill in any content for one article #vcbuzz

— Tom Treanor (@RtMixMktg) October 3, 2017

Q3 Do you evaluate keyword competition?

Neglecting keyword research is the difference between swimming in a red ocean & discovering a blue ocean of opportunity.

I like to trade up the keyword chain. Start by going for an easy keyword and get traffic.

Then look at the keywords it ranks for. Find one with more traffic and go after that keyword.

A3. No, I do not worry about keyword competition. I only worry about delivering valuable content #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) October 3, 2017

A3+ GOOD one: Can SEOs Stop Worrying About Keywords and Just Focus on Topics? https://t.co/KP2YCR9G1x via @Moz by @randfishkin #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) October 3, 2017

Got to do both. @MarketMuseCo #topicalauthority #ContentStrategy #vcbuzz https://t.co/am0ctRMbH9

— Jeff (@jeffrey_coyle) October 3, 2017

Are you saying to "look at the keywords" the keyword ranks for, @jdquey? #vcbuzz

— Don Sturgill (@DonSturgill) October 3, 2017

Look at the keywords to see how likely you will rank and potential traffic you will receive.

@jdquey do you refer any exercise for keyword analysis? it's really very tricky especially when it's my own blog #vcbuzz

— Shahzad Hassan Butt (@Shahzad_Butt) October 3, 2017

I recommend checking out @Ahrefs to help with planning. I know @Alexa has a tool too, but haven’t used it much.

@Shahzad_Butt topic and keyword research are inter-connected… they help and direct each other #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) October 3, 2017

Yes, @Alexa has Competitive Keyword Matrix (10 sites) with Topic Clusters RT @jdquey: .@Shahzad_I know @Alexa has a tool too #vcbuzz

— Tom Treanor (@RtMixMktg) October 3, 2017

Q4 How to optimize an article for keywords?

Depends if I’m going after a single keyword or a cluster of keywords.

In general, keep to basic on-page SEO best practices and you’ll be fine. Keyword in H1, URL, in images, etc. Fun fact, I ranked my profile pic for “best looking marketer” using image SEO.

A4. I only worry about delivering consistent content daily. That is my optimizing strategy for seo #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) October 3, 2017

How far does image SEO go beyond metadata, @jdquey? #vcbuzz

— Don Sturgill (@DonSturgill) October 3, 2017

bit further than ~2 years ago: context is playing some role now! RT @DonSturgill: How far does image SEO go beyond metadata,@jdquey? #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) October 3, 2017

Q5 What are further essential steps to getting an article ranked?

Keep reading, learning, & optimizing. 80% of your results falls under best practices. But it is search engine *optimization*.

These days, I learn about SEO tactics, theories, etc from @danshure, @johndoherty, and @backlinko. Read their stuff.

A5. Just keep on posting quality articles consistently because it will pay off in the long run #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) October 3, 2017

@jdquey So what was the shortest time frame within which you got your article ranked? #vcbuzz

— Jessy Troy (@jessytroy) October 3, 2017

Not sure exact time, but under 2 weeks in a men’s style niche.

What are your favorite Backlink strategies? Sorry if already mentioned #vcbuzz

— Tom Treanor (@RtMixMktg) October 3, 2017

I’m a fan of guest posts on big DA sites and relationships with influencers. For guest posts, @codeless writes content for a fraction of the cost of a content writer, making it easy to scale. IMO, the best strategy fits with the gifts/resources God has given you.

Our previous SEO chats:

• SEO Coaching and Findability Principles with Heather Lutze @HeatherLutze
• Domains and SEO: Myths and Tips with Bill Hartzer @bhartzer
• Marketing Twitter Chat with International SEO Consultant Aleyda Solis @aleyda

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We talk a lot about conversions, because, in the end, that’s what matters for out bottom line! Today we are going to approach the topic creatively to discuss the psychological aspect of improving your site conversions.

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About Neal

Neal Cole @northresearch is founder of Conversion Uplift Ltd. Neal is digital marketing consultant and writer focusing on behavioral economics and psychology. Read Neal’s article listing subconscious marketing techniques to boost sales and UX which inspired today’s chat!

Questions we discussed

Q1 How did you get into digital marketing? What’s your career story?

I was market research manager with a passion for psychology of behaviour for number of years.

I got recruited to join E-commerce retailer to optimise conversion & started reading books by Dan Ariely Predictably Irrational.

I love reading books on behavioural economics like Nudge by Richard Thaler who just go Nobel Prize for Economics

Q2 What are the most effective subconscious marketing techniques to improve conversions?

Conformism one of most powerful as people want to feel they belong & don’t want to stand out from crowd.

Social norms most powerful subconscious influences – we follow without thinking & dislike not being seen to conform with in-group.

A2B. And if your content speaks to the heart of the audience, they will be more inclined to buy from you #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) October 10, 2017

Commitment & consistency one of strongest social influences. Start with a small request and then you can ask for a larger one later.

https://t.co/WVepTAiVUK a wellbeing & lifestyle blog is great example of how to use a small commitment to improve sign-ups #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/3u0bUYVndy

— Neal Cole (@northresearch) October 10, 2017

Yes, emotions are involved in all our decisions – so important to think about how people want to feel when buying your product. People who have had the part of the brain damaged that deals with emotions can’t make decisions in their best interests.

Here are the key elements of commitment and consistency #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/e4J3woqEF2

— Neal Cole (@northresearch) October 10, 2017

For more details I wrote this blog on using commitment and consistency for conversions.

Also important to never forget rational reason to buy as well – can’t optimise something without substance.

Q3 What are your recommended books and resources when it comes to psychology in marketing?

Decoded, The Science behind what we buy – Phil Barden @philbarden is a brilliant book as brings together theory with practice.

Herd – How to change mass behaviour by harnessing our true nature By Mark Earls @herdmeister.

Q4 Have you seen or come across some conversion optimization case studies that were based on psychology?

Yes, lots from eConsultancy – check this one out on social proof.

I’ve also written this post on how social networks influence human behaviour.

Also worth checking out Nick Kolenda https://t.co/jpiL1KvP9G @nickkolenda #vcbuzz

— Neal Cole (@northresearch) October 10, 2017

Nick has written lots of blogs and a book on the psychology of persuasion.

Also worth checking out my blog on Are most purchase decisions the result of others?

Q5 What are your favorite conversion optimization tools?

Hotjar is my best tool that I also use on my site. Hotjar is free if your site doesn’t have too much traffic and can be used to help capture feedback and get people to give email.

Here is a review of Hotjar I’ve written. Hotjar allows you to record users as they browse and add polls to your site among lots of other things.

Start-ups should get Hotjar & 4 other free tools for analytics, SEO, email marketing & customer feedback. I recommend these 5 free tools, including Hotjar.

A5. I think content itself is the best optimization software because if it speaks to your audience, you win #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) October 10, 2017

Content is the ultimate software I agree as why else are visitors coming to the site. We should always think about the user first and why they are coming to our site.

A5B. Another optimization software for conversion is consistency in putting out quality content #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) October 10, 2017

At the same time we need to run our site as a business if we want to be here for the long term. It’s getting that balance between customer needs and our own business goals.

If we put the customer first we are more likely to meet our own business goals and they are more likely to return to our site.

Check out my digital marketing toolbox if there are other solutions you are looking for.

Here are few other books to consider.

Our previous content marketing chats:

• How to Write to Convert with Pam Neely @PamellaNeely #VCBuzz
• How to Up Your Conversions with @ZacJohnson #VCBuzz
• Analytics to Improve Conversion: Twitter Chat with Amel Mehenaoui @amelm #VCBuzz
• Essential Steps of an SEO Audit with @MattLacuesta #VCBuzz

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How to keep yourself going? How to handle fail and learn from it? How to grow your business no matter what? Let’s talk about keeping yourself motivated!

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About @MariettRamm

@MariettRamm is CEO @BaronessWluxury. Mariett is strategist, mentor, social media marketer, bestselling coauthor, and dog lover. @MariettRamm’s motto: “There is magic in truth and openness”

Discover how Mariett can help you and your business achieve new levels of success in business and life!

Questions we discussed

Q1 How did you become an CEO and digital marketer? What’s your career story?

In short int was a decision I made consciously. A decision with firm commitment !! #Digitalmarketing is just a bonus!

I truly believe that anyone can achieve anything once a mindset is solid and they invest in a self discovery process

.@MariettRamm A1: Totally agree, all you need is passion, commitment, and tenacity. #vcbuzz

— Janette Speyer (@JanetteSpeyer) October 17, 2017

@JanetteSpeyer A2 Totally !! and it is different for everyone . That is the beauty of coaching and leading #vcbuzz

— Mariett Ramm (@MariettRamm) October 17, 2017

Always had a taste for adventure and wanting to go beyond limits. Digital marketing is perfect medium.

A1 My newest venture is B2C rather than B2B and so has really taken me out of my comfort zone. #vcbuzz

— Hessinger Gifts (@HessingerGifts) October 17, 2017

Q2 How to motivate yourself to become a business owner? Can everyone do that?

Motivation comes from within. It comes form the big goal that is ahead of me.

I am not a fan of goal setting as such.. what I truly understand is the intuitive part of wanting to achieve. Achievement is any small step forward, that is how I stay on top every day.

A2 Sometimes motivation is about taking that first step. Sounds simple but it's true! #vcbuzz

— Hessinger Gifts (@HessingerGifts) October 17, 2017

A2. If you have the desire and strong will to be your own boss, you can become a business owner #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) October 17, 2017

@chevd80 I will also add ACTION !!! that is where most guys go wrong. And I understand what it takes to MOVE ! #vcbuzz

— Mariett Ramm (@MariettRamm) October 17, 2017

Agreed. I think some goal setting can make things to intimidating to achieve. Sometimes just starting is important. #vcbuzz

— Hessinger Gifts (@HessingerGifts) October 17, 2017

Q3 How to handle business failure? Do you have any experience in that? Can you share your advice?

Business failures ?? lol how long have we got ?????

There is no progress without failure. Failure means you try something you have not done before. Failure for me is learning. And each step, I realize there is something is the process I needed to learn.

A3. You must see them as experiments because you will become a much better owner and appreciate success more #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) October 17, 2017

This can be skill, about myself, about others. you cannot be perfect at first try of skiing down a mountain, but with the right skills ans attitude gold medal is waiting.

A3B. @jtodonnell written an article about looking at failures in business and careers #vcbuzz https://t.co/a0c3FmHtPX

— Cheval John (@chevd80) October 17, 2017

Look at the journey: Edison, Ford, Bill Gates, Walt Disney, Einstein, Lincoln, Chaplin, Fred Astaire, Spielberg. That is the attitude I have: fall, learn, get up, move on, do better.

A3 Almost nothing works the way it looks on paper. Mistakes help you find poor assumptions. #vcbuzz

— Hessinger Gifts (@HessingerGifts) October 17, 2017

What I say, let it be you who writes the paper!!

Q4 How to build work-life balance? Does it exist?

My work is my passion. For me this balance comes from people who I surround myself with.

Similar minds magnify one another, and i want to be surrounded with these amazing people in my life.

A4. If you love your work, it will not feel like actual work because it is part of your life #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) October 17, 2017

That is passion and commitment, most powerful driving force behind success. YES.

As well as my passion for digital marketing and luxury sector, my life is also my 3 dogs. Once I finish my major plans, they will have to have social media exposure profiles too. ADORE MY DOGS !! My babies. Plus they are ok if I am up doing twitter 2am!!

Just saying cc @seosmarty #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/tqnCWjAhOA

— Sana Knightly (@SanaKnightly) October 17, 2017

I am truly blessed and grateful to do what I do and meet so many like minded people. ” I grow by lifting others “.

Q5 What are your favorite business management and marketing tools?

I am a firm believer in strategic planning, customer relationship, and mastermind.

.@MariettRamm A5: I could not agree with you more! Strategy, strategy, and strategy. It's your guide #vcbuzz

— Janette Speyer (@JanetteSpeyer) October 17, 2017

Wasting time and money is perfectly avoidable with strategy , well executed of course with passion and commitment.

A5 The mistakes we talked about previously provide some of the data upon which your strategy is based. #vcbuzz

— Hessinger Gifts (@HessingerGifts) October 17, 2017

I like personal contact, and always available on SM or whatsapp to clients, sponsors, or anyone who just want to say hello.

I love selling. My mentor said nothing happens before someone sells something. True. But there is selling and selling. I believe in talking to PEOPLE on social media, NOT buyers, big difference.

A5. I like @BlueJeansNet because you can use the platform for video meetings, collaboration, and even live streaming #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) October 17, 2017

Perfect marketing tools indeed!

And marketing tools !! Tune in / Buzzsumo, how to get the content that will get you out. Very important.

A5 ENGAGE ENGAGE ENGAGE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! rt, comment, share, like, tag, autosend, refer do it, and be consistent #vcbuzz

— Mariett Ramm (@MariettRamm) October 17, 2017

If you are not in bed tweeting at 2am GMT when preparing the content for the next time zone who wakes up..time to up the game!

And what works for you? RT @HessingerGifts: A5 Favorite tools? The ones that work LOL #vcbuzz

— Sana Knightly (@SanaKnightly) October 17, 2017

Twitter for thought leadership, Facebook for customers, content for search, to name a few. #vcbuzz

— Hessinger Gifts (@HessingerGifts) October 17, 2017

@SanaKnightly Funny to say that lol The one that really work is "direct hustle #GaryVee" style lol #vcbuzz

— Mariett Ramm (@MariettRamm) October 17, 2017

Check out #Picreel #VWO , get as many vids as possible, know your hashtags #Socedo

Also effective? Google Trends and SEM Rush. #vcbuzz

— Hessinger Gifts (@HessingerGifts) October 17, 2017

I always make sure, when I travel I meet IN PERSON! Met some amazing people. Possibilities are just phenomenal.

thanks! RT @MariettRamm: Use the platform that has your demographics !!, Chose your strategy – platform specific- Execute #vcbuzz

— Jessy Troy (@jessytroy) October 17, 2017

Our previous growth marketing chats:

• Expert Group Interview as Blog Growth Hack: Twitter Chat with Robbie Richards @RobbieRichMktg #VCBuzz
• Social Media Growth Twitter Chat with Holly Bertone @PinkFortitude #VCBuzz
• How to Build a Successful Corporate Blog with Tommy Walker @tommyismyname #VCBuzz
• How to Create Content Marketing Interviews with Tara M. Clapper @irishtara #VCBuzz

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Viral Content Bee is a great way to generate a lot of real and authentic social media shares from established social media accounts but it’s certainly not the only way to. And obviously we encourage our users to share their experience with other tools as well.

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About Roxana

Our VCBees are likely to already know Roxana. She was our guest a couple of years ago (time flies!) teaching us how to build a successful freelancing career.

Roxana Nasoi is founder at SERPlified. She is based in Bucharest, Romania.

Questions we discussed

Q1 Please let us know how your life has changed since 2015! How has been your freelancing career doing? What’s new?

Wow, time really flies, doesn’t it? In the past 2yrs I’ve rediscovered my potential.

I learned to let go of teams and startup dreams that didn’t work out.  But letting go also gave me clarity on what to focus on. And I’ve been building my own network, solo, since spring 2016.

Good for you, Roxana! #vcbuzz

— Don Sturgill (@DonSturgill) October 24, 2017

My freelancing career has been great. As always, freelancing is a safe haven for me when I need time off from “being the boss”.

I’m currently working with freelancers and building the digital agency behind @serplified. It’s quite the adventure. I’ve also been traveling a lot more and connecting with people throughout Europe and the US.

Come to the US! RT @roxanasoi: A1. Hope to someday meet each & every one of you. #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) October 24, 2017

Hope to someday meet each & every one of you.

A1. I'll be in Lisbon for #websummit2017 in November. #vcbuzz

— Roxana Nasoi (@roxanasoi) October 24, 2017

Q2 What was your most shared article ever and what do you think accounted for its success?

Well, there were a few, but the best one now counts over 85,000 shares, on @lifehackorg. This one.

5 Pressing Issues For Solopreneurs In 2016 And How To Deal With Them https://t.co/1TIfbdcWqM via @lifehackorg by @roxanasoi #vcbuzz

— Viral Content Bee (@vcbuzz) October 24, 2017

*Note, we’re discussing organic not viral. This had about 5,000 shares in the first month, and then escalated.

A2: The most popular posts provide tremendous value. Quality content is important! #vcbuzz

— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) October 24, 2017

I think the topic was spot on. Solopreneurship – which in my vocabulary is a mix of freelancing + business ownership = hot topic. It’s important to combine expertise with hands-on experience. I think I understand anyone who’s going through the same ordeals.

These were real problems solo-entrepreneurs had: networking, selling, lifestyle management, work-life management, etc.

What keeps YOU up at night? If you can share #vcbuzz

— Roxana Nasoi (@roxanasoi) October 24, 2017

The worst thing about writer's to-do list: You are never done because tasks keep piling up! @vcbuzz #vcbuzz

— Jessy Troy (@jessytroy) October 24, 2017

True but worry keeps us acting! RT @DonSturgill: Worry solves nothing. Action does. #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) October 24, 2017

Deadlines, unfinished tasks or sometimes twitterchats I cannot miss What about you, Roxana? #VCbuzz

— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) October 24, 2017

The next business idea and how to stay connected with the people that matter keep me up at night

Q3 From start to finish, what’s your process ensuring your article will get a lot social media shares?

The way I voice it. Visuals. Evergreen content. Solution-oriented approach.

Appeal to multiple audiences. Asking for help. Generating value. I’ll explain.

The voice counts. My dissertation thesis tested the occupational fatigue among freelancers.This has been under my radar for years. Active listening on social media helped me identify other issues.

I've seen a high rise of fatigue an burnout among 9-5 too, especially among women & senior positions. But it's not talked abt tho #VCbuzz

— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) October 24, 2017

The visuals also count. Great content deserves great visuals (infographics, gifs, videos, vines, images). In this particular case, I found a great infographic to go with my article.

Evergreen content. Yeah, the title says 2016, but the content says “anytime” type of issues addressed. Don’t be afraid to take note on occurring aspects.

Solution oriented approach. People will always share content that offers solutions to their problems. Write for people.

A3: First you want to write about a topic that's going to resonate with your target audience. Focus on providing value to them. #vcbuzz

— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) October 24, 2017

A3b: Once you've published a great post, you can increase social shares by making it EASY for people to share. #vcbuzz

— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) October 24, 2017

Multiple audiences. Entrepreneurs, freelancers, employees, startups, solopreneurs. Students. My article topic in this case worked for any human being, to be honest.

Ask for help. I have friends online. So I didn’t shy away from asking for help in sharing the article. Having connections in over 60 countries worldwide can definitely make the difference.  I have a h2h (human-to-human) approach with people I see as influencers in their niches. And I will ask for their help in spreading the word. I’d also place an open invitation to connect, and discuss the article. I’ve received great followup thanks to that.

It’s all about the value. I like making people’s lives easier. Telling them they’re not alone in this, and showing them a way out can make a difference. When you’re writing for a publication with millions of visitors/month, 100/1000 first shares fast will get you on homepage from homepage features >> newsletter. From there, the magic happens.

It was a cross study RT @vcbuzz: QT @ZalkaB: And what were the main findings? Can you share? https://t.co/dawgYX9HQv #vcbuzz

— Roxana Nasoi (@roxanasoi) October 24, 2017

Main findings (2013) there’s work related fatigue and there’s mental fatigue. Found among freelancers too.

A3c: Add social sharing buttons to your blog posts, incorporate Click to Tweet links, etc. #vcbuzz

— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) October 24, 2017

Mine generated 85,000 shares without a Click to Tweet. I do have it for my personal blog.

Great insights. Will keep "pinging" you for more, Roxana, I'm interested in this topic a lot #VCbuzz https://t.co/GgawSRffx1

— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) October 24, 2017

Q4 Do you ever promote old content? Do you have a process for that too?

I’m very careful with what type of old content I promote. I would never promote something that is outdated.

But most of my articles are “ever-green” in-depth ones. And I do enjoy reading old valuable content by others too.

My process: I set up a personal @trello board, to keep track of my best articles, and reshare them, ask people to share them. It also helps me get inspired, and visualize my own progress/evolution/influence.

I love data, and numbers, so this helps me understand my own style better. Having a dedicated space for old content (list, or board, or folder) makes it easier to link to old content from fresh content.

I constantly use my own best old content to re-validate ideas. Call it the “FB memories” of a marketer. Same principle. Of course, blogger outreach and friends outreach to help re-use old content and generate new links, new shares.

Lately, I’m preparing videos for my Instagram businesses based on successful old content. It’s like you have a script at hand.

Extra tip: Use Insta Stories to tell people where they can access your old content. Or fresh one, for that matter. I occasionally do that for my @serplified business.

Also, old content can become newsletter content for your email subscribers. Or group updates for your social media groups.

A4B. However, if the content is extremely good, they will find it on their own because it was ranked high on Google #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) October 24, 2017

A4C. And podcasts can be added to your blog too because they have a long shelf life #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) October 24, 2017

#VCbuzz my input is really based on how I share content via photographs(my selling point), not really writing articles…still relevant!

— Bre (@bre_mtb) October 24, 2017

Any type of content works. Text. Video. Image. Audio.

Q5 And our favorite part: Your favorite social media marketing tools! Also, were there any new tools coming up you checked yesterday or plan to give a try soon?

There are many apps I enjoy using. @MavSocial, @vcbuzz. Built-in scheduling.

But there are two apps I really enjoy using lately: @VoiceStorm for teams, and @DrumUpio.

@VoiceStorm is a great remote team app that allows you to build your own “sharing environment” through gamification principles. Also brings the whole team together in their sharing efforts.

@DrumUpio has a good “AI” type of function that gives suggestions of what’s hot, or sharing suggestions based on keyword. I will always make time, independent of how busy I am, to go out and hunt for hot topics.

+1 for @drumupio: I use it weekly to schedule promotion weeks and months ahead! #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) October 24, 2017

And Manual search. And inter-connecting my social accounts. Manual search also helps me solidify my connections with other people on social media.

And Instagram has really got me this year, to be honest.

Hootsuite and Communit RT @roxanasoi: What are your favorite tools for #smm? #vcbuzz

— Jessy Troy (@jessytroy) October 24, 2017

A5. I love @BlueJeansNet for live streaming. Then @AgoraPulse for finding tweets I missed #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) October 24, 2017

Oh and lately, I’m loving Telegram as a way to connect and share content on Instagram. And Instagram DM groups. Loving those, had some solid friendships created as a result.

DM groups can be a goldmine of fun, friendship & connections ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ I’m grateful to be part of many great, supportive ones #VCbuzz

— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) October 24, 2017

@vcbuzz A5B. I use instagram for all of my photos for blog posts and @hootsuite for scheduling post on Twitter #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) October 24, 2017

I believe you can’t use one tool for all purposes. Each SM platform has its needs and requirements.

I have a big problem with one-for-all tools: My process is too custom! RT @roxanasoi: A5. you can't use one tool for all purposes #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) October 24, 2017

Personally, I use @buffer to schedule Instagram posts. #vcbuzz

— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) October 24, 2017

SM apps like Instagram and Snapchat need manual marketing, not automation.

Our previous social media marketing chats and resources:

• Your Most Shared Article: Why Do You Think It Went so Well?
• Get Your Content Re-Tweeted, Pinned and Shared on Auto-Pilot: ViralContentBuzz RSS Feature
• Top Most Shared Projects of March and ViralContentBuzz Reviews from Happy Users
• Viral Content Buzz Users Speak: Three Most Shared Projects of the Month
• How do I generate more shares for my projects?
• Going Viral Has Never Been Easier, Now, With VCB Share Bookmarklet!

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As you may know, last month we introduced VISUAL TWEETS at Viral Content Bee. From now on, to get more exposure to your articles, you can upload an image to go in the tweets promoting it. We love visual tweets for so many reasons:

• Tweets with images are more engaging. Tweets with images get 18% more clicks, 89% more favorites and 150% more retweets (according to Buffer) and Tweets using pics are 94% more likely to be ReTweeted (according to Dan Zarrella)
• They make your Twitter feed look much nicer (which results in more followers)
• Images let you say more than 140 characters allow you to say. Images don’t count into your Twitter update character limit, so there’s no real excuse for not using them

Images complement words, never substitute them RT @DonSturgill: In a sea of images … words stand out as more important. #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) October 31, 2017

Images let you express your feelings, add humor, post instructions (through animated GIFs), etc. etc.

This is what a working day at Halloween looks like #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/hw5RD7VRzi

— Jessy Troy (@jessytroy) October 31, 2017

To add an image, simply click “Attach Image” when enabling Twitter from within “Add a new project” section.

Keep in mind best practices and recommendations for Twitter update images:

• Keep 2:1 Ratio ratio.
  
• Minimum to appear expanded 440 x 220 pixels
• Maximum file size of 5 MB for photos, and 5 MB for animated GIFs on mobile and 15 MB on web

Now that's more my cup of tea. #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/3HDriZBv7Y

— Lori Tian Sailiata (@LaraBrittWrites) October 31, 2017

>>Also, consider going PRO to receive monthly free credits and queue priority!

Now, to celebrate this cool update, we are going to have a quick GIF party!

GIF more!!! #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/6fg21L84q5

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) October 31, 2017

We don’t have any guest for today (because it’s Halloween and all we want is to have fun!). Come and bring your scary animated GIF! The more the better! We’ll share ’em and get all pumped up for the party! See you there!

you had me at #GIF party #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/RqfQdK89j3

— Tony Stephan (@SirKingofGifs) October 31, 2017

Happy Halloween! Party hard today! #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/9beo9njKYx

— Jessy Troy (@jessytroy) October 31, 2017

This is me working right now before going to @DowntownHouston for more work #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/q4CHoldcnT

— Cheval John (@chevd80) October 31, 2017

Happy Halloween, everyone. Must fly. #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/fJgzV39lZB

— Lori Tian Sailiata (@LaraBrittWrites) October 31, 2017

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Whenever we publish an article, we hope our readers will engage: We are looking forward to comments, shares and signups. Sadly we see less and less people engaging with us on both our blogs and social media.

The web is getting too cluttered for people to stop and talk! How to get people talk to us? Let’s discuss this on our chat!

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About Kristyna

@PR_Kristyna is a social media savvy entrepreneur with years of experience in engaging communities around your brand.

Learn more about @PR_Kristyna over at prkristyna.com.

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Q1 How did you become a digital marketer? Please tell your career story!

I started in nonprofit marketing while in college before social media was a thing. Working in nonprofits forced me to learn to ENGAGE a community and create a tribe around a certain cause.

Once social media came onto the scene I used my skills of connecting people to a mission- to connecting people on social media!

Q2 What is an engagement? Could you define the term and explain why it is important to get people engage with you and your content?

I define engagement as a CONNECTING your audience to your brand through humanizing it. Giving them a reason to become loyal.

Marketing without engaging your audience is basically a press release. Social media shouldn’t sound like a press release.

Remember, the first word in social media is SOCIAL.

Hmmm… I see "engagement" as a conversation between you and your audience. A noun. It's interesting looking at it as a verb. #vcbuzz

— Don Sturgill (@DonSturgill) November 7, 2017

Q3 What are some of the most efficient engagement marketing tactics that work for any niche?

The most effective engagement tactic is BE A HUMAN. Too many marketers schedule their content and wash their hands of it.

Scheduling is better than nothing, but you CAN’T schedule real engagement with your audience

Respond to comments, reply to messages, share THEIR content too! Engage with your community like a human

A3B. Also make your website a content hub with podcast, blog posts, live streaming for your audience too #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) November 7, 2017

LISTEN to your audience – don’t create cookie cutter responses

Most marketers who are stuck in broadcast mode don’t realize social media is a whole different type of media. Completely not the same as an article.

Q4 How to engage people if you are very new to the industry? In other words, where to start?

New people / companies often think social media is a free marketing tool that doesn’t need any preparation. Change your thinking

Create content calendars, research analytics and algorithms, understand that engagement is a DAILY task with your audience

Figure out where your audience engages. Don’t assume they’re on the platform that is easy for YOU. Cater to THEM

Do a deep dive into the demographics of your audience. What ages are they? How do they communicate? What times of day…

Caring and hand holding should always be a priority with your audience. They are your VIPs! Create a content plan based around THEIR habits and engagement. Don’t post just because you think you should, or have a minute.

A4 Create content based on TRENDS (integrate trends into your editorial calendar) -> https://t.co/dvty4X4JM2 #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) November 7, 2017

Q5 What are your favorite engagement marketing tools and why?

• My favorite engagement marketing tool is ORGANIC engagment as a human. Get behind the screen and have a conversation.
• To refine content and engagement, use tracking tools. I like @unionmetrics for Insta and Twitter.
• In addition, utilize tools like @Canva to create engaging images
• I love @BlueJeansNet because it is a great platform for live streaming to facebook

And don’t forget about the tools that each platform already offers! Use the insights tabs, turn on your alerts. And finally, don’t forget about VIDEO! Utilize live video capabilities and ENGAGE your audience authentically

Our previous engagement marketing chats:

• How to Improve Social Media Engagement with @Sam___Hurley #VCBuzz
• How Switching to Viral Content Buzz Pro Plan Boosted Our User’s Traffic and Engagement
• How to Increase Content Engagement Twitter Chat w/ @SEO_Hacker of @Qeryz #VCBuzz
• Visual Content Marketing Tips, Trends and Tools: Open Mic #VCBuzz

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Last week we talked about engaging your readers and social media followers. This time we are following up with more tips on how to go about engaging with your social media peers to build stronger relationships, discover more business opportunities and build your influence.

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About Rebecca

Rebecca is known for her creative hair and ability to take challenging Web and social media topics and deliver them in bite size pieces for small business owners and companies of various sizes to understand and implement.

Learn more about Rebecca over at clrdigitalmedia.com

.@RebCouncill is co-founder and president @SMAOfHou

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Q1 How did you become a social media marketer? What’s your career story?

When social media for started and everyone was jumping on… I started paying attention and seeing what others were doing. As it became clear that it would be great for businesses I got on Twitter and started following some who were talking about how it could potentially help their business.

As classes and training started coming out.. I was absorbing all I could. And started it out on my current clients to see if I could make it work for them. Trials and tests for how I found my love for it.

Q2 How and why to effectively connect to social media peers? Do you have a process you try to follow on a regular basis?

I am not what I call a “traditional marketer”. I don’t use social to build my business contacts. I use it to create relationships that I like to nurture. I don’t just “friend” anyone on Facebook

I like to start on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn and see how the relationship builds…if it does and a true friendship is built, then I will think about it… but most of my connections are started and built on Twitter or in Facebook Groups.

Authentically like a real human! #vcbuzz

— PRKRISTYNA (@PR_Kristyna) November 14, 2017

True fact, I meet some of the best peeps over social and form the best friendships with them. @PR_Kristyna and @WatsonKS and others are some examples!

A2C. Most of the people I met here in houston and around the world was through twitter. The "followers" on other platforms trickled from here #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) November 14, 2017

It is harder to build true relationships in the groups without TONS of work.

Q3 How can small businesses with small marketing budgets use social media marketing to the maximum capacity? How to handle it without making it a full-time job?

Knowing your audience and your market is HUGE in keeping your spending down. Also look at others who are in your space who have had success and see if you can adapt it to your business.

Knowing how to start and not just stabbing air is always key. Do your research first and get your key specifics down. Know your goal, your audience and your keywords are great places to start

A3D. An example of a company who are doing well with a limited budget is @toutsuitehtx because of their strong social media presence #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) November 14, 2017

Q4 How can businesses measure the ROI of social media marketing? How to measure the success of an engagement campaign?

When starting out sometimes the best thing to measure is the engagement.. Are your views up, are you posting at the right time (do you know how to see if you are). Are more people liking, commenting or sharing your things.

One client I have, was getting no traction on FB, so I had them to to Twitter and start conversations over there… asking questions and building those relationships… then slowing sharing their FB posts over there.

We slowly starting to see their likes and shares go up. It is OK to cross post and find your balance… sometimes the measure of a campaign can be just in the views and the reach. If those are going up that is always a win (especially on Facebook).

Social Media is a slow thing and you have to remind the clients of that CONSTANTLY!

@vcbuzz With today’s attribution and tracking tech its much easier to see where leads and customers come from, and what brand touch points they had. I did some research on affiliate marketing recently and this has been a big development in that industry. #vcbuzz

— JeffreyRomano (@JeffreyRomano) November 14, 2017

Remind them it is a marathon… NOT a SPRINT!! They are in it for the long haul! they HAVE TO BE!

Q5 What are your favorite social media engagement tools and why?

For me, I love the native platforms for analytics, and engagement-I find that the native platforms really do the best job at telling the story.

For monitoring many keywords one time, I use Tweetdeck. It is owned by Twitter and feels more native for me, for looking at analytics to see where the engagement is on on Instagram, UnionMetrics is my go to

Twitter analytics tip, download to Excel to get a better insight! RT @RebCouncill: A5a: For me, I love the native platforms for analytics #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) November 14, 2017

A5. I love @BlueJeansNet because they are a stable video platform and they have adopted their services to facebook live #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) November 14, 2017

I use @buffer for scheduling… for REAL TIME, I do native… copy the copy and paste to the other platform

A5C. I will add @semrush because they are one of the authorities with seo and they even host their own twitter chat as well #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) November 14, 2017

Our previous engagement marketing chats:

• How to Improve Social Media Engagement with @Sam___Hurley #VCBuzz
• How Switching to Viral Content Buzz Pro Plan Boosted Our User’s Traffic and Engagement
• How to Increase Content Engagement Twitter Chat w/ @SEO_Hacker of @Qeryz #VCBuzz
• Visual Content Marketing Tips, Trends and Tools: Open Mic #VCBuzz

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Nowadays we have a unique opportunity: To expand our brand and business beyond any borders, to sell our products and services globally and to get known all over the world. Let’s talk about global marketing and how to approach it effectively.

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About Pilar

.@PilarLazzati has spent 16 Years in the US and Global multi-lingual digital marketing. She is founder @DalaiGroup and @1001Consejos

Connect to Pilar Lazzati on Linkedin

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[Shortly after the chat we’ll update this article with Pilar’s answers. Our awesome Buzzers are welcome to chime in with their own questions and answers!]

Q1 How did you become a digital marketer? What’s your career story?

Q2 What are the first steps for a business considering to start marketing internationally?

Q3 What are some of the most common mistakes brands do when marketing globally?

Q4 What are your favorite books and resources on global digital marketing?

Q5 What are your favorite global marketing tools and why?

Our previous content marketing chats:

• International Search and Social Marketing: Twitter Chat with @MotokoHunt #VCBuzz
• Marketing Twitter Chat with International SEO Consultant Aleyda Solis @aleyda #VCBuzz
• How to Understand Your Customers’ Content Needs with @PamDidner #VCBuzz
• Social Media ROI: Art or Science? with David Pepper @thedavepepper #VCBuzz
• Digital Branding Twitter Chat with Shelly DeMotte Kramer @ShellyKramer #VCBuzz

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The web has got extremely visual: We watch and create videos, stunning images, share animated GIFs, etc. on a daily basis. How to stand out in this clutter? Let’s talk visual marketing today!

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About Nicolina

Nicolina Wroblewski, known as ‘Miss Nicolina’, is a digital marketing consultant, social media influencer, brand ambassador, entrepreneur and writer.

If you need help developing your digital marketing strategy or managing social media accounts, connect to Nicolina on Linkedin.

Questions we are going to discuss

[Shortly after the chat we’ll update this article with Nicolina’s answers. Our awesome Buzzers are welcome to chime in with their own questions and answers!]

Q1 How did you become a digital marketer?

Q2 What is your favorite visual marketing network and how to make it work?

Q3 What are your favorite visual marketing resources you could recommend for a newbie (or even someone looking to up their game)?

Q4 What are the recent visual marketing micro-trends you enjoyed most?

Q5 What are your favorite visual marketing tools?

Our previous visual content marketing chats:

• Visual Marketing Twitter Chat with Lucinda Watrous @LEWatrous #VCBuzz
• Visual and Content Marketing Twitter Chat with Robert Katai @katairobi #VCBuzz
• How to Use Visual Content In Your Content Marketing
• Video and Podcast Marketing Twitter Chat with Deborah Anderson @socialwebcafe #VCBuzz

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It all starts with keywords: They help you understand your niche better, come up with interesting topics to write on and, in the long run, generate more organic traffic for your website. But how to find the right keywords? Let’s discuss!

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About Brad

@BradShorr is director of content strategy at @StraightNorth

Connect to Brad on Linkedin

Questions we are going to discuss

[Shortly after the chat we’ll update this article with Brad’s answers. Our awesome Buzzers are welcome to chime in with their own questions and answers!]

Q1 How did you become a digital marketer? Please tell your career story!

Q2 Is keyword research still relevant these days? How has it evolved over the years?

Q3 For a new business just starting to work on their digital content marketing, what are the tips on finding valuable keywords?

Q4 Let’s talk about keyword / topic clustering. What is it and how can it be applied to content marketing?

Q5 What are your favorite keyword research tools? How to evaluate keyword competition and find less competitive keywords?

Our previous search engine optimization chats:

• Essential Steps of an SEO Audit with @MattLacuesta #VCBuzz
• How to Optimize My Content #VCBuzz
• How to Understand Your Customers’ Content Needs with @PamDidner #VCBuzz
• How to Create Content Marketing Interviews with Tara M. Clapper @irishtara #VCBuzz
• SEO Coaching and Findability Principles with Heather Lutze @HeatherLutze #VCBuzz

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Today’s world has given all of us a unique opportunity to get known. But how do you go about monetizing that online presence you are building?

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About Winnie

Winnie Sun known as “The Wealth Whisperer,” is one of the most followed financial advisors on social media, a Forbes and CNBC contributor, and is the Managing Director of Sun Group Wealth Partners.

Questions we are going to discuss

[Shortly after the chat we’ll update this article with Winnie’s answers. Our awesome Buzzers are welcome to chime in with their own questions and answers!]

Q1 How did you become a social media expert? Please share your amazing career story!

Q2 How do you stand out in today’s media space?

Q3 What are the best tips for monetizing your (personal) brand?

Q4 How to manage your finances as a solo entrepreneur? Could you share some resources?

Q5 What are your favorite social media marketing and brand building tools!

Our previous social media marketing chats:

• Best Social Media Marketing Tools with Lilach Bullock @lilachbullock #VCbuzz
• Social Media ROI: Art or Science? with David Pepper @thedavepepper #VCBuzz
• The Art of Social Media Sharing with @SophiaSolanki of @Drumupio #VCBuzz
• How to Improve Social Media Engagement with @Sam___Hurley #VCBuzz
• Sports Social Media Marketing with Cheval John @chevd80 #VCBuzz

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Nowadays everyone has a voice which in most cases is wonderful. But sometimes we have to deal with the opposite side of the coin: All those wannabe “experts” who manage to be everywhere without contributing anything of value to the community.

There are other experts who remain in the shade but those are the ones who really know their staff and have worked hard to gain a good deal of experience.

Those are the people you want to feature in your blog interviews and invite to speak at your events if you want to create a really useful and valuable resource

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About Josh

Josh McCormack runs SiteHerders.com (all you can eat WordPress dev) and Unlofty.com promoting real people to speak at your events and more.

Subscribe to Josh’s podcast here

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Q1 How did come up with the idea of Unlofty? What was your push to start working on the site?

Q2 How do you find experts to feature on the site?

Q3 What are your outreach techniques? How to ensure that your invite will be accepted by an expert?

Q4 How do you come up with interesting questions to ask them?

Q5 What are your favorite outreach and connecting tools?

Our previous influencer marketing chats:

• How to Create Content Marketing Interviews with Tara M. Clapper @irishtara #VCBuzz
• Expert Group Interview as Blog Growth Hack: Twitter Chat with Robbie Richards @RobbieRichMktg #VCBuzz
• Influencer Marketing Trends with Raymond Morin @RaymondMorinV2 #VCBuzz
• Effective Influencer Marketing: Twitter Chat with Jason Quey @jdquey #VCBuzz
• Content Influencer Marketing Twitter Chat with Sujan Patel @SujanPatel #VCBuzz
• Chatting Content Marketing and Influence with Allie Gray Freeland @alliegrayfree and @CVContent #VCBuzz

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This year we introduced a few important updates to ViralContentBee:

• We introduced visual tweets allowing our users to upload images to go with every tweet promoting their URL. This way we empowered our users to build more impactful and engaging tweets around their content because visual tweets do work!
• We offered more transparency when it comes to scheduled and buffered updates allowing our users to see where their projects are scheduled to be shared and even giving them tools to control that, i.e. remove any scheduled share and release credits

Among smaller updates, we increased the tweet character limit, quickly following Twitter news on that 280 character limit.

We also got quite a bit of publicity from our awesome members. Mind you: We don’t have an affiliate program (just yet), nor we ever paid for a single review of Viral Content Bee! These are all totally unbiased unpaid mentions and reviews our users write because they love us! And we just cannot be more grateful!

We made it to TOP lists several times:

• List of necessary social media tools by @neilpatel
• @SujanPatel’s list of his favorite tools for content promotion over at @cmicontent
• Another list of tools to get your content noticed at @cmicontent this time by @WillBluntAU
• We have also made it to the list of tools to increase organic traffic over at @jeffbullas
• At @PostPanner we are listed as one of 100 best social media tools
• @TanyaAliza lists us as one of her favorite network marketing tools she is using to prospect, recruit and build her business using social media

Honorable mentions:

• @lilachbullock included us into her ultimate guide on promoting a blog
• @donna_tribe included us into her guide on viral marketing
• At @OutBrain we were mentioned as one of smart ways to increase the reach of your content

Some of Viral Content Bee Reviews This Year:

• Great review and case study by our member: What to Do AFTER Content Syndication Using Viral Content Bee Overview
• Another great review from our user @AnkitaArya1014: Viral Content Bee – Promote Your Blog Post [Free Platform]
• The whole course created by our user: Viral Content Buzz – Complete Tutorial To Boost Your Blog Traffic by 500%
• Finally a great review of VCB as content promotion tool by @pastorqt
• @ileane did a video tutorial on how to make the most of VCB

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There’s never such a thing as too much experimenting or too much money, so we continue bringing you ideas of new Internet ventures you may want to check out.

Today we are talking about setting up a new eCommerce project to give you an idea of how you can create a new digital source of scalable income.

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About Patrick

Patrick Coombe @pmkoom is an internet marketer by profession, and has been self-employed as an SEO since 2009.

Past accomplishments include US Navy veteran of the USS Boxer also studied Computer Science at McCann School of Business in Pottsville, PA.

Currently Patrick is founder of an SEO company called Elite Strategies @elitestweets

for anyone wanting to see a real world example of a site Patrick has built check out: https://t.co/REeRWUIsUg #vcbuzz

— Elite Strategies (@elitestweets) January 2, 2018

Questions we discussed

Q1 How did you become a digital marketer? Please share your career story!

I started programming and building PC’s when I was 8 years old thanks to my Father. From there it was all I ever wanted! I learned HTML in the 90’s then “caught the bug” … MySpace themes was my first hustle only making a few bucks but full blown addiction.

In the 2000’s I started building websites as a hobby, lots of other interweb stuff. In 2009 I started @elitestweets and launched affiliate marketing campaigns.

Q2 When someone wants to set up a new eCommerce site, where should they start? What are the first steps?

Choose a niche! Choose something you are knowledgeable about. Find something you truly love and are passionate about. If you love to say crochet, or ride unicycles, or go hiking, find a niche you can personally relate to… I know people that don’t do this and just hire writers, but its much easier if you do

I can’t tell you how many people I see making websites for e.g. “blenders and smoothies” when they have zero knowledge of the industry.

From there, knowledge of HTML. Learn to make a website top to bottom with only HTML. If you already have exp. I recommend #WordPress / @WooCommerce make it so easy from there.

For new users: buy a new domain and hosting and setup a “test site” on your own. IMO the easiest way to LEARN is to DO

@vcbuzz A2. I think that you should start with your website if you have already built a subscriber base #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 2, 2018

A2. Make sure you're ready! Consider all the things that go into setting up a website, like cost, SEO, reputation mangement, etc. https://t.co/FFsdyVLlQY @vcbuzz #vcbuzz

— Netsertive (@Netsertive) January 2, 2018

Q3 How to effectively optimize, monetize and market a new eCommerce site?

• Optimize – ensure all on-page SEO is on POINT (our on-page SEO guide) make sure your site loads FAST and is mobile friendly (very key)
• Monetize – this will vary, if its #eCommerce than obviously product sales but you can add in ad impressions or affiliate links as well, build traffic and a following, and monetization will ALWAYS work itself out!
• Market – the fun part about eCommerce is once you start getting sales you can use your customers to promote the products you sold to them. want 10% off? can you tag yourself in a photo with the product you are using? (just one example)

A3. Make it easy for others to find you. SEO, paid advertising, social marketing, etc. Make sure you're where your audience is. @vcbuzz #VCbuzz https://t.co/FFsdyVLlQY

— Netsertive (@Netsertive) January 2, 2018

Q4 When it’s built, how much time commitment are we talking about here? What should and can be scaled? What should be delegated? What should we keep an eye on daily or weekly?

Like any business, the more you put into it the more you get out of it. I know people that do 1 hour daily, and those with a full team doing it full time. SEO and social are super important. Making sure you are connecting with your audience and customers.

As for time commitment, one hour per day minimum I would say, the more the better! On a daily basis you need to respond to people on social, do outreach, add new products, respond to emails, deal with people

A4. You must be committed for the long run and not look for the quick sale #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 2, 2018

A4 I have yet to start an ecommerce site, but with blogs and communities, it's about 12 months of hard work before it can get easier… #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) January 2, 2018

Q5 What are some digital marketing (design, testing, affiliate, SEO, etc.) tools you use on a regular basis?

Ok here we go:

• Notepad++ (everything from coding to regex),
• Screamingfrog for on-page SEO,
• Photoshop CS6,
• #WordPress and @WooCommerce obviously,
• I love Ahrefs the good folks at Moz, Semrush as well for all things affiliate
• Google Keyword Planner,
• Google Keep (drafting content ideas)
• ShareX (making cool screenshots and screen share videos),
• Excel,
• piwik for analytics (it’s more of a “support small open source projects than Google’ for me but Google Analytics is a solid option too!),
• spyfu for competitor insight

More from buzzers:

A5 to add to SEO tools: @serpstat for kwd research and @netpeaksoftware for auditing https://t.co/1tcdNvMzDI #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) January 2, 2018

@vcbuzz A5. I basically use @bluejeansnet for recording my podcast which can help you market your ecommerce website #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 2, 2018

Our previous eCommerce marketing chats:

• Starting Your Own Ecommerce Business Twitter Chat with @DarrenDeMatas #VCBuzz
• Heart-Centered Entrepreneurship: with Margie Analise @margieanalise #VCBuzz
• Become a Heart-Centered Entrepreneurship: Community Chat #VCBuzz
• Affiliate Marketing Twitter Chat with Geno Prussakov @ePrussakov #VCBuzz

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But where to start and how to succeed? Let’s discuss!

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About Tawanna

Tawanna Browne Smith @TawannaBSmith is founder of Mom’s Guide To Travel and MGTT Media training entrepreneurs and small businesses to effectively use live video and digital marketing for customer attraction.

Tawanna began working in the digital space in 2008, growing and learning with each iteration of emerging platforms, social networks and apps.

Questions we discussed

Q1 How did you become a digital marketer? Please share your career story!

When I started in 2008, ironically, I started with videos about traveling with my young kids. Soon after I started writing about travel with an online travel publication called the Nile Guide.

I had also joined a twitter community called Twitter Moms at the time, where we did social media campaigns for brands.

@vcbuzz A1. I wanted to continuing covering collegiate sports, so I founded my company and later transitioned to digital marketing agency #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 9, 2018

Love that! You kept doing the thing you loved and made it work in the digital space.

@TawannaBSmith Moms communities tend to be awesome #vcbuzz

— Sana Knightly (@SanaKnightly) January 9, 2018

Yesss! And obviously, you all here know the value of #community…especially on #socialmedia

Then I started doing social media marketing before it was called that just to share my content with friends and strangers online. First there was video, then blogging, then Twitter & article writing, newsletters, ebooks, Instagram, Pinterest, webinars, live video…somewhat in that order

Q2 When a business wants to start a video marketing campaign, for the first time, where do they start?

First place to start is with your strategy & going wherever your audience is. Outline what you want to achieve w/ your videos.

@vcbuzz A2. They need to know first if their ideal audience is there and then choose the platform which works for them #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 9, 2018

Agreed!

These people here know all about the power of community too: @JanetteSpeyer @mymamihood @lucrecerbraxton @jejord #vcbuzz

— Tawanna B Smith, MPP (@TawannaBSmith) January 9, 2018

If you know your strategy & your goals, that’ll help you determine the types of videos you’re going to create. Then you want to start creating your content plan.

A2B. They also have to decide if they are going to do a solo live video show or an interview based show #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 9, 2018

A2 This 2-part blog post can help walk you through the process to get started. You can download a free guide to it here: https://t.co/C5aCX5x9fA #vcbuzz

— Tawanna B Smith, MPP (@TawannaBSmith) January 9, 2018

Q3 Why live video? How can a business monetize their live video efforts?

Live video offers the creator more immediate engagement. It also allows your audience to connect with you faster. Monetization can look a number of different ways. Start with the conversion first.

@vcbuzz A3. Because in the next couple of years, 82% of all internet activity will be driven by video #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 9, 2018

Give your viewers highly valuable content then offer them something. It can be a freebie, a product or a service or event sales. I’ve sold digital products & services.

You can re-package your live videos, sell them as a course, put them behind a paywall like in a private group and charge membership. Lots of ideas.

A3B. Live video allows you to build trust with your audience because they can interact with you which in turn can win you business in the long run #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 9, 2018

Q4 What’s your favorite (live) video marketing platform and why?

That’s tough but Periscope is my fave live platform mainly b/c of the engagement & instant gratification.

The notification feature & the singularity of the Periscope app does a better job at getting people’s attention & keeping it than other platforms, in my opinion.

Also, the fact that Periscope is integrated into Twitter, where I have a larger audience, also makes a big difference & is a major reason why it’s on the top of my list. This doesn’t mean you won’t find me on FB Live. It’s a very close second just b/c Facebook offers a lot more flexibility and possibilities.

@vcbuzz A4. I love facebook live because it is among your community of friends and also people who like your business page without any interruptions from trolls #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 9, 2018

Yes, this is a good point. Especially if you’re already on FB. If you don’t have a FB page or profile then you can consider the other platforms first.

I have biz pages & groups on FB where I can syndicate my lives, automate repurposing to my blog, create ads, & do some cool messenger marketing things.

How do you recommend getting started with live video? #vcbuzz

— Robert Swisher (@robertswisher) January 9, 2018

Start where your audience hangs out. Where do they hang out mostly?

Facebook, Instagram & Snapchat #vcbuzz

— Robert Swisher (@robertswisher) January 9, 2018

And where do you have the most engagement?

We're an early stage startup, so not a ton anywhere, but FB the most #vcbuzz

— Robert Swisher (@robertswisher) January 9, 2018

Then that’s where you want to start. Don’t try to be in all places doing live all at once. Get your feet wet. You should definitely download that free strategy guide I mentioned.

A4B. And I can use @bluejeansnet to simulcast everyone of my live streaming podcast recordings to facebook live #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 9, 2018

Perfect. I use Ecamm Live @chevd80 @EcammTweets #vcbuzz

— Tawanna B Smith, MPP (@TawannaBSmith) January 9, 2018

I like this whole idea of live video for brands too. I think there is great potential #VCBuzz

— Janette Speyer (@JanetteSpeyer) January 9, 2018

Yes! There is a lot of potential – it’s not tapped into as much as it can be presently because I think many brands don’t know how they want to/can integrate it with what they’re already doing.

Q5 What are your favorite video creation and marketing tools?

A5 Oh wow! I have so many. You really should download my list of tools here: https://t.co/ZadPbkwVdi #vcbuzz

— Tawanna B Smith, MPP (@TawannaBSmith) January 9, 2018

To point out a few, Shakr and Ripl are two of my fave tools for social marketing videos. I’m a big fan of templates that have transitions & formatting already designed. It’s like plug & play for videos.

For my live videos, I use @Ecamm Live for pretty much all my FB Lives that I do from my desktop & JustBroadcaster for Periscope. Then Repurpose.io to repurpose to YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox, Soundcloud.

I use quite a few tools & I keep them, my workflows, editorial calendar & episode breakdowns all in one place in my Live Video Planner which I now sell & teach in a workshop. You can learn more here.

@TawannaBSmith Why do you use @ecamm for your facebook lives? #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 9, 2018

Inexpensive, familiarity with the company, sends to YouTube, cool developers & community, lots of screens & other features.

@TawannaBSmith they send to youtube directly? #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 9, 2018

Yes sir! You have the option once you wrap your live session up to send to YouTube directly.

Here is my latest social marketing video made with Shakr #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/KTfEclGNmB

— Tawanna B Smith, MPP (@TawannaBSmith) January 9, 2018

Our previous video marketing chats:

• Video and Podcast Marketing Twitter Chat with Deborah Anderson @socialwebcafe
• Visual Content Marketing Tips with Nicolina Wroblewski @TheMissNicolina #VCBuzz
• What Works in Engagement Marketing with @PR_Kristyna #VCBuzz
• How to Get 80,000 Shares for Your Article with Roxana Nasoi @roxanasoi #VCBuzz
• Best Social Media Marketing Tools with Lilach Bullock @lilachbullock #VCbuzz

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Public relations have changed dramatically since the birth of the Internet and social media.

What are the recent trends to apply and what’s the future to get prepared for? Let’s discuss!

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About @ShawnPaulWood

@ShawnPaulWood has been working with advertising and public relations agencies for 15 years. His background is in radio and news.

Today, as founder and Chief Carpenter of Woodworks Communications, Shawn’s goal is to provide companies and causes with an integrated platform and an energized digital campaigns.

Questions we discussed

Q1 How did you become a digital marketer? Please share your career story!

I’ve been in this long enough to remember working with faxes, dialing with landlines, and researching with Encyclopedias. To make my career work, I never sacrificed evolution.

From traditional to social, and all things digital, the blueprint was simple — great content = great business. It’s the circle of life.

@vcbuzz A1. I started my blog when I was in graduate school for a collegiate newspaper simultaneously and when I took a "break" I converted it into my company to continue covering collegiate sports #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 16, 2018

So, I did a cannonball into the deep end of algorithms and learned how @Google was forcing us to become better content developers.

Q2 You’ve been involved in public relationships business for many years (even back when you were a radio host)… What were the biggest changes in the business you saw happen?

To me, @Google‘s market share wasn’t a surprise. Really, its leadership and ingenuity was. Big data blazed the trail and we ran after it.

A2b: It was easy to BS clients with buzzwords way back then, but now, if you can't prove your work with #SEO, your Yelp review is going to suck out loud. #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/lWWmFnYv6R

— Shawn Paul Wood (@ShawnPaulWood) January 16, 2018

A2. I actually seen how many entrepreneurs can now host their own podcasts thanks to the changing technology like @blogtalkradio and have a voice through blogging too #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 16, 2018

A2B. Also live streaming, @youtube and other social media platforms makes it easy for public relations professionals to build a long lasting relationship with consumers more #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 16, 2018

Clients demand more for their dollar, which is why it’s crucial to build relationships… and sustain it with better content, platforms, and overall work.

Q3 Keeping all the changes in mind, how to set up a successful digital PR campaign these days?

“SMART” KPIs. Goals are great but without metrics to prove growth, clients have nothing to hang their hat on. They need to visualize your work to experience theirs.

@vcbuzz A3. You have to listen to what your audience wants and also build trust with them with your public relations campaign which can't be one and done #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 16, 2018

Another thing is “Know Your Audience.” It’s cliche but often misunderstood. They tell you what they need. Your content should match it for relevance and reach.

A3c. One last thing (sorry). Make a Fluid Calendar. Nothing in digital is concrete. If you can't "be like water," you'll drown in the undertow. #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/kWpu2r6fmo

— Shawn Paul Wood (@ShawnPaulWood) January 16, 2018

Define a purpose (inform, persuade, elicit a response) and then determine whether the outcome is realistic. #vcbuzz

— 24 Hour Translation (@24hrtranslation) January 16, 2018

Q4 What’s the future of digital PR and how to get ready for it?

Great question (because there’s so much to say). The future is the present — Content. Understanding how to write for the Web is paramount (Ideas AND Algorithms).

@vcbuzz A4. The future of digital public relations is people will have to make sure their content is gold and focus on building trust because consumers are more smarter than ever #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 16, 2018

A4b. In a word, integration. Traditional PRs who refuse to leverage digital is going to be retired quickly. Meaningful data doesn't mean vanity metrics. #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/kC93L2L6p3

— Shawn Paul Wood (@ShawnPaulWood) January 16, 2018

Q5 What are your favorite digital marketing tools you can recommend?

I dig (and use): GA, @Moz, @Trello, @HubSpot, @Canva, @Feedly, @Buffer or @Hootsuite, and my dudes at @Brandwatch.

@vcbuzz A5. @bluejeansnetwork is one of the greatest digital marketing tools because you can use it to do live streams on facebook #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 16, 2018

And please feel free to add to that list of #digitalmarketing tools. There are so many out there.

A5 Adding @Serpstat @BrandMentions @Cyfe @MavSocial to the list #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) January 16, 2018

A5B. Twitter is excellent because many journalists are here and you can build trust with them. Share their content and uplift them too #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 16, 2018

I'm liking https://t.co/tQiegbr96D … they're building good tools there. #vcbuzz

— Don Sturgill (@DonSturgill) January 16, 2018

And for corporate connections, never underestimate the power of LinkedIn. #vcbuzz

— Don Sturgill (@DonSturgill) January 16, 2018

Also take a look at @topvisor : LOVE their competitor tracking tool and there are a few more cool ones inside! #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) January 16, 2018

And this is why great chats like this works. I’ve learned two great things today and followed a few more. Love it!

A5 More for videos: @Animoto and @Snagit #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) January 16, 2018

Our previous public relations chats:

• What Works in Engagement Marketing with @PR_Kristyna #VCBuzz
• Story Telling to Succeed with Zala Bricelj @ZalkaB #VCBuzz
• Relationship Building Twitter Chat with #BrandChat Founder @mariaduron #VCBuzz
• Chatting Links and Relationships with @JulieJoyce #VCBuzz
• How to Organize and Promote a Niche Meetup with Dennis Shiao @dshiao #VCBuzz

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Joining niche communities is the best way to establish valuable business connections, build your presence and become known.

But where to start? How to find which communities to join and how to get accepted? Let’s discuss!

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About Alissa

Alissa M. Trumbull @AnOrchidInBloom works in campaign and event management. She is co-founder of @BizGalz.

@AnOrchidInBloom is also ambassador for #Foodiechats & #SocialRoadTrip.

Questions we discussed

Q1 Why is it important to be part of community when building your online presence?  How did you end up being part of three active communities: #BizGalz, #Foodiechats & #SocialRoadTrip. Why those?

Communities are great both online and offline for meeting people and learning more about what you’re interested in. I love the #JustBeSocial group for that very reason.

@vcbuzz A1. Communities are the best way to build a strong network and really it shows you are a part of something bigger than yourself #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 23, 2018

A1 A “community” is typically more engaged than an “audience” you push content at. Stronger relationships are the result. #vcbuzz

— Martin Lieberman (@martinlieberman) January 23, 2018

#BizGalz is a passion project @lifeofaworkgirl and I started about 2 1/2 years ago (wow!). It’s been wonderful building that community.

@AnOrchidInBloom I loved being a guest at #BizGalz once! #vcbuzz

— Sana Knightly (@SanaKnightly) January 23, 2018

#Foodiechats was the first Twitter chat I EVER participated in! They celebrated their 350th consecutive chat last night! (WHOOP!) I can’t always join anymore, but the community is always close to my heart.

Way to go #Foodiechats! 350 consecutive chats – that's impressive! Must check them out! #vcbuzz

— Sana Knightly (@SanaKnightly) January 23, 2018

I think #Foodiechats was the first one for me too! Then I discovered #NostalgiaChat, then #MediaChat, then #MobileChat…and the rest is history. 🤩 #vcbuzz

— Anh Nguyen (@AnhTNguyen) January 23, 2018

#SocialRoadTrip is simply incredible. @JoelRRenner founded it a few years ago. It’s an amazing way to take your online relationships to in-person relationships. We have meetups a few times a year. The next one is in July in San Diego.

@vcbuzz A1B. A business should focus on building a loyal community and not focus on making money solely, meaning advertising. #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 23, 2018

Q2 How to search for communities to join when you are just entering a niche? How to identify which ones are worth spending time at?

Always use your network. Talk to friends and colleagues to see which communities they fund valuable around a topic in which you’re interested.

@vcbuzz A2. Basically it comes from digital word of mouth from trusted people and if you feel a welcoming culture there too #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 23, 2018

Be sure to do your research. There are a lot of wonderful communities out there (like for coding, cooking, and more). You need to find the one(s) that are right for you and what you’re looking for.

A2 Start with scheduled Twitter chats. Which ones do people you follow participate in? Then continue the conversations. #vcbuzz

— Martin Lieberman (@martinlieberman) January 23, 2018

Twitter chats are an amazing way to find different communities for topics you’re interested in pursuing.

Just don’t limit your definition of “community” to chat participants. #JustBeSocial is a good example: There’s no formal chat. #vcbuzz

— Martin Lieberman (@martinlieberman) January 23, 2018

Exactly! I shouted out #JustBeSocial earlier. It’s pretty much my favorite chat. And it happens 24/7.

Ain’t no party like a #justbesocial party cuz the #justbesocial party don’t stop. #vcbuzz

— Josh McCormack (@joshmccormack) January 23, 2018

Q3 How to make yourself comfortable in a new community? How to build partnerships and friendships when you are new and shy?

Say hello. That’s often all you need to get a conversation started.

If you’re joining a community as a “newbie” you already have some common ground around the community’s focus/topic. Start there. Share about why you find it interesting.

A3: Make yourself in a community by listening and replying. Take it easy. No need to be profound in the first 120 seconds. #vcbuzz

— Josh McCormack (@joshmccormack) January 23, 2018

Spot on with that, Josh! A little listening goes a long way.

@vcbuzz Just be you. Too many people tend to want to be something they aren't online. #vcbuzz

— Cendrine Marrouat (@cendrinemedia) January 23, 2018

@cendrinemedia Absolutely. Be you. No lurking! You can listen, but let people know you're there. In the flesh there's a difference between hiding and smiling and nodding your head. #vcbuzz

— Josh McCormack (@joshmccormack) January 23, 2018

Q4 Are there people you learned social media networking from? Please list some of community building mentors and influencers you are following

Definitely @CBarrows, @JoelRRenner, @SteveGOgreen, @KDHungerford. These are some of my favorite community builders.

@vcbuzz A4. @sungroupwp @kdhungerford @tweetinggoddess are the first ones that comes to mind for community building #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 23, 2018

A4 Participating in chats with people like @anorchidinbloom @glendavee @JoelRRenner @CBarrows @joshmccormack helped encourage me to be more social. #vcbuzz

— Martin Lieberman (@martinlieberman) January 23, 2018

@vcbuzz A4B. Another one who is excellent at building communities off line and online is @kamichat. She knows how to bring people together once a month for #smbhou #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 23, 2018

Ann Smarty, Sana Knightly, and Phil Turner are my community-building mentors. #vcbuzz

— Don Sturgill (@DonSturgill) January 23, 2018

@martinlieberman Iron sharpens iron. I've learned a great deal from you, the folks you listed, and more like @LUCYrk78 @BPucino @TheComicHunter @ItsJeffHiggins @ScottOntiveroz @craigthusiast #vcbuzz

— Josh McCormack (@joshmccormack) January 23, 2018

Q5 What are your favorite networking and community building tools?

Twitter and Facebook groups are my favorite places to engage with people and communities that are of interest to me.

@vcbuzz A5. I love twitter because you can actually interact with people in real time #vcbuzz

— Cheval John (@chevd80) January 23, 2018

@AnOrchidInBloom What are your fav Facebook groups? #vcbuzz

— Viral Content Bee (@vcbuzz) January 23, 2018

My favorite Facebook groups are for a few organizations of which I am a member. I also love the @CMX group.

A5: My favorite way to network and build community is to recycle old threads. If you have a thread with interested people on a topic, have something about that topic, add it to the thread! #vcbuzz

— Josh McCormack (@joshmccormack) January 23, 2018

A5 https://t.co/p63bJjxxxg is a good platform to check out when it comes to building your community! Also Tweetchats! #vcbuzz

— Ann Smarty (@seosmarty) January 23, 2018

Our previous community building chats:

• How to Effectively Manage Your Community with @JennGHanford of @DashBurst #VCBuzz
• Become a Heart-Centered Entrepreneurship: Community Chat #VCBuzz
• Blog & Community Management w/ Lisa Dougherty @BrandLoveLLC of @CMIContent #VCBuzz
• Community Management Twitter Chat with @NikkiElizDemere of @InboundOrg #VCBuzz
• Community Building Twitter Chat with @ErikEmanuelli #VCBuzz
• #HOWTO Community Management with Kelly Hungerford @KDHungerford #VCBuzz
• Social Media Customer Service & Community Building #VCBuzz Twitter Chat with @SEOAware

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