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Promote Your Biz with a 6-Second Looping Video

If you’ve experienced any videos on the new Twitter platform, Vine, you’ve likely been quite intrigued by them, but perhaps also confused as to exactly how to make use of this new platform. What it takes, is a clear idea of your idea! You’ve got a mere six seconds to present your message, so time is of the essence!

How other businesses are making use of Vine videos

The limitations of the platform have not prevented businesses from creating very impactful videos on Vine.

Funny Sells

Okay, here’s a freebie for someone out there. It’s totally mystifying why some sharp home décor company hasn’t used humorists Oscar Wilde’s last words in their advertising: “Either this wallpaper goes, or I do.” Plain and simple humor sells.

Great Ways to Get YouTube into Your Business

YouTube is the second largest search engine on the planet, and by far the most flexible. You can embed YouTube videos quickly and easily nearly anywhere, and multiply your marketing efforts with relative ease.

Can I Access Your Facebook Page on my Phone?

You may have thought to make your website optimized for mobile devices, but how many of us have done the steps needed to make sure our Facebook pages are also mobile ready? That’s what I thought! You’ll want to give this some thought, since huge numbers of people are interacting with Facebook daily, and more than half of those are connecting with their mobile devices.

Can I Access Your Facebook Page on my Phone?

You may have thought to make your website optimized for mobile devices, but how many of us have done the steps needed to make sure our Facebook pages are also mobile ready? That’s what I thought! You’ll want to give this some thought, since huge numbers of people are interacting with Facebook daily, and more than half of those are connecting with their mobile devices.

Why Use LinkedIn Business Pages?

It was only a matter of time before business professional network LinkedIn became a beneficial and workable tool for small business to use effectively. Long an afterthought when it came to actually marketing with this particular social network, it has now emerged from the shadows to offer a attractive alternative option to Facebook and Google pages.

Tools for Pulling Demographic Intel from Your Social Media Followers

Do you know who’s following you? Socially, of course. Well, you ought to! Many of us have a huge number of fans and followers, and yet for the life of us can’t ascertain where they go when you send out a Tweet, update or post.

Having lots of people following your business’ Twitter page is great. But what’s even better is when these followers are inspired to buy your company’s offerings or recommend your company to others. If you wish to create these active followers, the Web site Small Business Trends provides some advice you'll want to follow.

Should your small business accept Bitcoin payments? A recent Entrepreneur Magazine story listed the pros and possible hazards of receiving these virtual payments. You’d be wise to consider the rewards and possible pitfalls of accepting these payments that are growing more popular then ever on the web.

Is your small business struggling to compete in today’s tough marketplace? Some straightforward technology tips might help. The TechnologySchools.org Web site recently took a quick look at some easy technology moves that can help small business owners operate their companies more efficiently.