Web_metrics

Finally – A Measurement Plan for Social Media Marketing

I was fortunate enough last week to be a panelist in a webinar on Social Media Analytics put on by The Experts Bench – enjoyed the discussion and was with some very knowledgeable co-speakers. A poignant topic – as so many like to think that social media ROI doesn’t exist, that it’s not measurable. About a quarter of the GSU Social Media Marketing and SEO course classes I teach are focused on web metrics and analytics. My primary tenants of social media measurement are as follows…

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Four Top Social Media Objectives & KPIs

What’s social media strategy? And how can it truly be measured? – Major and common questions in the new frontier today. Luckily both these questions can and should be addressed simultaneously in upfront planning. If one knows what to do, social media can provide noticeable ROI thanks to alignment with strategic objectives and monitoring…

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How to Beat Competitors – via SEO Keywords & Free Tools!

Let’s say you’re an SMB (small-medium business) wanting to measure keyword demand; or, what types of content achieve the most online searches in your market. Oh – and you want it for free… Well, let’s try it…

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To What Value, Social Media?

At last – social media seems to dawn on corporate America as critical mass adoption rather than a passing trend. But the ongoing questions remain: how to measure social media marketing impact, how to attach value to social media?

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Getting a Grip on Social Media Measurement

The buzz continues for social media – and doubtless you’ve seen mind-boggling metrics thrown out on the size and popularity of such channels. But what are some good basics – tangible social media KPI metrics you can take to the bank?

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