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Level of social engagement and interaction are key indicators that something is working…or not. When it comes to blog posts, the more comments people see, the more alluring posts become. Why? Because (for good or bad) they've been dubbed “popular.” And we really like popular. So, for selfish reasons (getting your own name out there), try performing the seemingly selfless act of  blog commenting on others’ posts. Intrigued? Learn more in Growth Tactic #75: Say It Out Loud--Blog Commenting for

Good things come to those who ask for them. At least this much is true when we’re talking about online reviews. Let’s be honest, we’re all guilty of not giving credit where credit is due sometimes. We get lazy or we just don’t think of it. But if someone were to flat-out ask you for a review – you just might be more inclined to follow through. Learn how to build your online reputation when you Make the Ask For Online Reviews, #73

You’re not a generic business owner are you? So why would you want to be the owner of a cookie cutter blog? It’s no secret that trying to get your blog to stand out amongst competitors’ is challenging - but there are tools and tactics for that (like the one you’re reading now, you lucky duck!). In this most recent post, Growth Tactic #69 in your 100-Day Digital Growth Plan, you’ll learn how to Use Your Blog to Target Niche

You’re probably already using Instagram as part of your social media strategy – but are you taking advantage of one of their newest features, “Stories?" If you’re familiar with SnapChat then you’re already one step ahead. Or maybe everything you just read has your head spinning…in either case, it’s time to read on to learn How to Create Urgency--Use Instagram Stories. Growth Tactic #60 in your 100-Day Digital Growth Plan will have you sharing stories to help build brand awareness

Tap into that valuable goldmine of information sitting in your archives and transform past blogs into a new, cost-effective video series. You know video is the hot up-and-coming format, but maybe you haven’t yet figured out how to generate the new content needed to keep up with the trend. It’s easier than you think to Build a Best Blogs Video Series. Learn how in Growth Tactic #41 from your 100-Day Digital Growth Plan. OVERVIEW – BUILD A BEST BLOGS VIDEO

Top 5 Ways to Evaluate Your Social Media Plan Doing social media marketing is the equivalent of running a marathon--not a sprint. That's why you need a solid strategy and a way to monitor success. The question is, how do you know when you’ve hit a milestone? Here's an even bigger question: what does success actually look like on social media platforms? If social media is all about creating a presence for your business, then it has to be one that