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The Knowledge Corner
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Social Media Organic Reach 2022

Social media reach has been a hot topic of conversation for digital marketers, and at the centre of this topic is the decline in social media organic reach in 2022. For small businesses, this has been quite a blow to the budget, as most of them don’t have massive amounts of money to spend on […]

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How to Start a Hashtag Campaign

A social media marketing campaign consists of many elements, from planning to execution, and only the best practices will get you the desired results. One way to get more exposure for your brand is through a hashtag campaign. Hashtags are not just for fun or aesthetics; they have a goal and a purpose. They can […]

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What is Digital Marketing?

Digital marketing, often referred to as online marketing, is the marketing of a brand, products, or services via the use of the Internet and other types of digital communication to interact with potential clients. Not only does this encompass email, social media, and web-based advertising, but it also covers text and multimedia messaging as a […]

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Digital Marketing in South Africa During the Festive Season

Everywhere we go we see holiday lights twinkling and Christmas specials hanging in store windows, the festive season is in full swing! At the end of the year, we all feel the need to spoil ourselves a little and if your business doesn’t capitalise on this increase in demand, you lose out. How do you […]

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Google Workspace: A Brief Run Down

Google Workspace is a collection of cloud-based apps that combine communication and collaboration within the online working environment. It provides organisations with a solution to storing and accessing vital data on one, secure platform. Prior to its revamp, it was known as G Suite or Google Apps. Google Workspace App Google Workspace consists of a […]

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The Advantages of Google Workspace

One of the main advantages of Google Workspace is that it simplifies your online working environment. As globalisation and technology progress, so does the interconnectivity we experience improve. The world is moving in the direction of unified online workspaces, favouring a centralised network above scattered applications and functionalities. This is what Google Workspace offers you: […]

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Content Marketing: Strategies and Examples

Content marketing uses videos, podcasts, infographics, blogs, and more to inform a target audience of valuable and consistent content. This content is positioned to convince consumers that a company is a leader in their industry. The aim is to gain the interest of the consumer, convincing them to buy the product or service before they […]

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Digital Marketing Strategy: A Brief Rundown

We live in a digital age, and to run a successful business in this age, one needs to excel at digital marketing. An effective digital marketing campaign needs guidance and goals in order to perform well. This is where a digital marketing strategy comes in. A digital marketing strategy allows a business to define goals, […]

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Instagram Marketing for Business and Brand Building

In South Africa alone, as of July 2021, there are 6.03 million Instagram users. This number has grown from 4.89 million in July 2020. This means that in a year there has been a user increase of more than a million. With so many potential customers roaming the app hourly, daily, and weekly, it is […]

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Link Building Explained

Link building. Anyone who has delved into SEO or spoken to an SEO specialist has heard the term “link building.” While some find the concept difficult to explain, link building is a crucial part of SEO strategy, and it doesn’t have to be confusing or steeped in mysticism. What is Link Building? Link building is […]

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