Top Social Media Trends of 2023 To Watch

Top Social Media Trends of 2023 To Watch

Stark SocialBlog, Social Media

As we enter a new year, staying up-to-date on the latest social media trends is essential. This will help you stay ahead of the curve and ensure that your social media strategy is effective. Here are some of the top social media trends to watch in 2023:

  1. Live streaming: Live streaming has been on the rise for a few years now, and it’s expected to continue growing in popularity. This trend allows brands to connect with their audience more personally and authentically. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook and YouTube are increasingly focusing on live streaming as a way to increase engagement
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Infographic: Facebook Etiquette 2018

Stark SocialBlog, Social Media

There is no better time than now, with the new year already under full swing to revisit an oldie but a goodie…

FACEBOOK ETIQUETTE!

That’s right friends and neighbors, Facebook has become a place for “fake news” and jailhouse riots that have no business in the social stream of consciousness. And, because of that Facebook is taking its newsfeed back.

If you are using Facebook, Instagram or any other social media channel for business, it’s time to take a deep breath and evaluate your strategy.

We discovered this handy infographic that rings true no matter who you voted for, Read More

Create an Educational Content Checklist

Deanna L. MillerBlog, Content Marketing

We talk about it a lot on The Social Life Podcast (I know, I know we’re coming back soon) – Value Add. Are you adding value to your social presence or simply building an echo chamber?

Creating educational content is the best way to create a balance and also position yourself a subject matter expert, which of course is key in industries like real estate, personal training, and more. Now, you’re going to ask us, how the heck do I create educational content? Well, lucky for you, we’ve been coming up with new content for our podcast, and have created Read More

What Facebook Stories will You Tell with Your Business Page?

Deanna L. MillerBlog, Social Media

Have you been using Facebook Stories? Well, if you’ve been avoiding them it’s time to start rethinking your strategy, and get ready for your Facebook Business Page to offer stories! Digital Trends offered the low down on the new features rolling out, and we’re super wicked excited!

That’s right sweethearts, Facebook Stories is coming to our Business Pages with the same ability as our favorite Instagram Stories features that we know and love.

Not too long ago the Instagram Stories function introduced the powerful ability to post your IG Stories to Facebook, creating a streamlined process for entrepreneurs looking Read More

Twitter Launches Video Website Cards!

Stark SocialBlog, Social Media

If you’re loving the ROI on video for your online marketing, then you’re going to want to learn more about what Twitter has just streamlined for advertising guys and dolls across the Twitterverse. Video Website Cards are making brands swoon across the interwebs!

While Twitter has become a hotbed for controversy, many brands are still seeing a solid following and good interaction from their loyal fans and followers. And with Twitter’s flexibility to continue to find ways to please us, fancy folks who advertise, it’s no surprise they are combining favorites in their ad platform.

Video Website Cards, allow users Read More

Job Seekers Turning to Facebook?

Deanna L. MillerBlog, Social Media

Facebook continues is a competitive edge against LinkedIn with offerings that continue to please users, who are already suffering from an advertising hangover with determining budgets, developing long-term strategies that win and keeping a watchful eye on those relevancy scores.

Recently, Facebook added the ability for Facebook Business Page owners to add new job listings to their Facebook pages and promote them across the Facebook-sphere with advertising dollars that target your location and specific demographics. Yes, there are still sites like Indeed.com and Monster, but where do we spend most of our time anyway? Facebook. And, Facebook knows this so Read More

Building Your Social Media Resume With Social Assist Pro

Building Your Social Media Resume with Social Assist Pro

Stark SocialBlog, Social Media

Chatting with potential clients, I always find myself saying the same thing over and over again. Your social media should be your references on your overall business resume, while those fancy products and services serve as your work history. It’s really become a consumer market online and we’re seeing more and more end-users shying away from businesses that don’t have a viable online presence. That means everything from the website to social media channels sharing what makes you super duper special.

When you’re getting your social media all shiny and new, you’re going to want to remember the following few Read More

Why Aren't You Using Facebook Lead Generation Ads | Stark Social Media Agency (Santa Clarita/Los Angeles)

Why aren’t you using Facebook Lead Generation Ads?

Deanna L. MillerBlog, Social Media

Are you advertising on Facebook and looking to build your email list? Good for you!! Facebook Lead Ads are your best bet for gathering data and information with ease and growing that sweet email list you’ve been trying to figure out how to add people to.

Facebook Lead Ads allow you to gather Facebook users actual emails and download them into a .CSV file for use in building email lists or retargeting on Facebook or other fancy ad portals like our favorite ad friends, AdRoll.

Don’t be scared to start with Facebook ads, it’s not that scary. Seriously, it’s not Read More

5 Web Services To Give Your An Unfair Advantage in 2016

5 Web Services To Give You An Unfair Advantage in 2016

Nathan ImhoffBlog, Web Design

With 2016 just around the corner we thought it would be helpful to share some of our favorite web services to help give your business an unfair advantage in 2016.

Check Out Media Template Website HostingNot all web hosting companies are created equal, and there is an ocean of web hosting companies out there. So what makes Media Temple better than most web hosting companies?

Their customer service is top notch. I know we are not the only ones that have talked to a customer service rep and became frustrated with the lack of options. Media Temples’ has many reasonably priced options to help solve Read More

The Social Life Podcast

The Social Life Podcast Launching November 4th

Stark SocialBlog, Podcast, Social Media

We’re got Training Webinars, we’ve got Quick Tip Videos and now we’ve got The Social Life Podcast!

The questions are constantly rolling in, and we are always happy to answer them via email, Facebook messenger or even Twitter, however, we searched for a way to alleviate the needs of our audience and also have fun while doing it. And, thus the podcast concept for The Social Life was born! A podcast is a neat way to share topical information that allows anyone to engage with it from anywhere at any time, and we all know that traveling can be Read More