Just over two years after tech mogul Elon Musk acquired and rebranded the social media giant Twitter for a cool $44 billion, we’re checking the pulse on Elon’s vision of an ‘everything app’ to decide if this social channel is living up to expectations, or if this multi-billion dollar buyout is dead-on-arrival. 50% Loss As of the start of 2024, reports of X’s value circulated across the media for its alarming drop in value. This was reported by...
Facebook remains the biggest social media platform, and with 74% of Facebook users visiting the platform daily, it’s a platform that should be a firm part in your Digital Marketing strategy. Facebook should be a firm part of your marketing strategy, as it allows your business to share content that aids as a value-add to your brand, as well as assisting in customer support. Why Does My Business Need A Facebook Page? When searching for your business in...
TikTok is the latest, trendiest app, and by the end of the year it is on track to surpass 1.2 billion active users. Although the platform was previously overlooked by brands, it is now more important than ever for companies to establish their presence on the app. See below our tips for building an audience and increasing engagement using TikTok. Why Use TikTok? The importance of social media is increasing significantly. Brands need to tell their story, and TikTok...
Facebook advertising can help you to reap many rewards - from acquiring new customers, to building brand awareness - they can help your business grow no matter what your size. Here are just a few benefits of Facebook Ads Marketing. Most Targeted Form of Advertising Facebook ads can reach your exact audience. You can advertise based on age, interests, behaviour, demographics, connections, languages and more. You can also combine these to make sure that you’re removing users that aren't...
It’s common knowledge that customer service should be a businesses priority, but did you know that Website Live Chat services might also boost your conversion rate, much more than you previously thought? Having a live chat on your website can lead to a huge 40% increase in conversion rate. Let’s see why… Why Have a Website Live Chat? Better Connection Live chats are great as they are real and responsive humans that create customised answers for visitors. In fact, 30%...
By now, you already know that blogging is an integral part of Digital Marketing, and your business should be using this within your marketing strategies. Blogs are a great way to drive traffic and generate leads, as well as allowing you to reach customers and showcase your business as an industry expert. But what other content types should your business be using, and why is it important to diversify your content portfolio? Why You Should Create a Variety...
One of the best ways to grow on social media is by posting consistently and interacting with your audience. To make this easier, a social media content calendar is vital, as it allows you to schedule posts to save time and effort, as well as being able to identify what content is planned for when. What is a Social Media Content Calendar? This is a calendar to organise and schedule your content across your social media platforms, and...
Here at Siren Search we like to regularly discuss our current favourites, from Films to TV shows and even the latest Apps. We often debate the best new releases in Entertainment and Media (staying professional of course!). Here are some of our current and past favourites that have been keeping us entertained over the last few months. Staff Favourites Films The Social Dilemma - Harps & Rebecca The Dictator - Eszter Frankenstein - Emily Adaams Family Values - Le'Shaé The Playbook: A Coach's Rules...
With 83% of Instagram users discovering new products or services through the platform, it is a channel that cannot be missed. However, there has been some debate as to whether a business Instagram account can help with your overall SEO. As another avenue of traffic towards your business, Instagram can increase your company’s online presence and boost brand awareness. Having more brand-managed platforms within the top positions of branded SERPs means you have more control over how...
With 70% of online consumers check reviews before buying, it is vital that your company uses these to their full advantage. Reviews and recommendations represent an insight for small businesses, and also allows businesses to build brand trust and loyalty - and social proofing is a great way to do this. But what is Social Proof, and why is it so important? Keep reading for more information. What is Social Proof? Social proof is the idea that people adapt...