Despite the convenience of online shopping, brick-and-mortar stores will never completely disappear. In fact, a study from the Pew Research Center reports that 64% of consumers would prefer to make purchases in-store rather than online. Although Amazon has grown into the biggest e-commerce giant, there are ways to compete and continue to attract your students’ … Continue reading
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It seems like social media updates are endless and it can get exhausting; just when you get used to things the way they are, features get moved, changed, and modified. In order to keep up with these latest updates, we’ve got the most recent image sizes you’ll need for all of your social media accounts. … Continue reading
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In a world hooked on social media, at some point you’ll have to deal with negative comments or complaints on your page. It’s important to manage these comments quickly and efficiently to turn the negative situation around to maintain a positive reputation. On average, 72% of Millennials read online reviews before making a purchase; one … Continue reading
Creating a marketing plan might sound overwhelming, where do you even start? Creating a successful marketing plan requires a lot of thought, research, and eventually action. A marketing plan describes who your customers are and identifies a specific and measurable plan on how to reach them. While creating your marketing plan it’s important to outline … Continue reading
The list of social media terms grows longer every day, and it can be hard to keep up. We’ve got you covered with a comprehensive list of terms and definitions you need to know to effectively engage with your students. Sources: blog.hootsuite.com, blog.hubspot.com, blog.bufferapp.com
Etiquette is important and even social media has its own set of rules you need to know. Although each platform is different here are a few guidelines you can follow as you’re scheduling and posting on any of your social media sites. Sources: rebekahradice.com, louisem.com, outboundengine.com
With the convenience of online shopping on the rise, retailers need to get more creative about how they get people into their stores. A brick-and-mortar store isn’t about the products on the shelves anymore; now it’s all about the experience it provides. Offering discounts and sales may get students into your store, but it is … Continue reading
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