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The world of social media is a complicated one, and each platform has its own nuances and demographics. Our collection of social media blog posts gives marketers the ability to harness the power of social media marketing to grow your business, with strategies, creative ideas, captions, and templates for Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and more.


Facebook Ad Benchmarks for YOUR Industry [Data]

Facebook ad performance can vary widely for different business types and industries. What numbers should you be looking to beat in Facebook advertising? We dug into the data to find out.

Mark Irvine
February 28, 2017
Facebook Ads

7 Power Words & Phrases to Test in Your Facebook Ads

When you're competing for attention on Facebook, your ads need to grab people's attention FAST. That's where these seven powerful words and phrases come in.

Brad Smith
February 7, 2017
Copywriting

8 Facebook Ad Tools to Help You Increase Leads and Sales

Which of the dozens of Facebook ad tools out there should you consider using? Read on to learn about our eight favorite Facebook ad tools right now.

Dan Shewan
February 1, 2017
Facebook Ads

7 Ways to Make Your Social Media Resume Look Awesome

When you find yourself needing to polish your social media resume, you should include these skills and keep it creative—read up so you can land your dream social media job!

Mary Lister
January 30, 2017
Social Media

40 Essential Social Media Marketing Statistics in One Cool Infographic

As we start a new year, here is a look back at the world of social media. Social media marketing is one of the single most important things you can do to generate leads and increase brand awareness, so keep these statistics in mind as you create your social media plan for 2018!

Mary Lister
January 5, 2017
Social Media

5 Really Good Reasons to Use Twitter Ads

I love Google AdWords and Facebook Ads, but there are a few ways that Twitter Ads beats them both. Check out these five awesome reasons to start using Twitter Ads.

Larry Kim
December 12, 2016
Social Media

Facebook "Bug" Reveals Organic Reach Is Even Worse Than We Thought

Facebook announced that the organic reach of your posts has been overrepresented by 50% in the Page Insights dashboard. What can you do about these dismal numbers?

Jess Armstrong
November 18, 2016
Social Media

Building a Successful Paid Twitter Campaign From the Ground Up

Here's everything you need to know to launch a successful Twitter advertising campaign, from audience targeting to hashtags to crafting the perfect promoted tweet.

Guest Author
November 18, 2016
Social Media

11 Ways to Hack the LinkedIn Pulse Algorithm

Linkedin Pulse is a killer way to get your best content in front of a larger audience. Follow Larry Kim's best tips to hack the LinkedIn Pulse algorithm.

Larry Kim
November 7, 2016
Social Media

3 Important Facebook Ad Copy Tests To Highlight Your Value Proposition

These three A/B tests from WordStream’s Facebook Ads account showcase how important testing your ad copy is. Learn how to showcase your value prop to maximize clicks and conversions!

Mary Lister
October 25, 2016
Facebook Ads

5 Reasons Your Facebook Ads Aren’t Working

Facebook ads not working? Don't give up yet! Here are five common reasons your Facebook ads aren't driving ROI, plus tips on how to fix the problems.

Brad Smith
October 24, 2016
Facebook Ads

How to Use the Facebook Pixel to Track Conversions on Facebook

In this comprehensive guide, Brett McHale shows you everything you need to know about tracking - and driving - conversions in Facebook.

Brett McHale
October 7, 2016
Facebook Ads

6 Crazy Social Media Ad Ideas to Make You Look Like A Big Deal

Want to look like a big deal on social media? Here are six creative and cost-effective ways to impress your followers and get noticed with social media ads!

Larry Kim
October 3, 2016
Social Media

5 Big New Social Media Marketing Trends

Every week, social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram are releasing new features and improving old ones, and naturally, our habits as marketers need to adjust to stay ahead of our competitors.

Margot Whitney
September 20, 2016
Social Media

7 Things I Still Hate About LinkedIn Ads

I hate LinkedIn Ads, do you hate LinkedIn Ads too? They could be so much better! Here are seven ways LinkedIn needs to step up its ad game.

Larry Kim
September 9, 2016
Social Media

How To Create Facebook Lead Ads That Convert

Facebook leads ads are no joke. They really can drive tons of high-quality leads! In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know to create effective Facebook lead ads that drive new leads and customers for your business.

Allen Finn
August 23, 2016
Facebook Ads

How to Use Facebook Ads to Recruit Top Talent

Is your company currently hiring? Do you struggle to attract great candidates for key open job roles? Well, did you know you can use Facebook for job recruiting? Facebook Ads and smart targeting make it easy and cheap to find top talent fast!

Larry Kim
August 19, 2016
Facebook Ads

7 Social Media Management Tips to Save Time & Improve Results

Social media management is hard, but we're sharing our seven best social media management tips that we use at WordStream to save time and grow and engage an audience.

Hacking the Facebook Newsfeed Algorithm: 5 Ways to Recover Organic Reach

Yes, organic reach on Facebook is abysmal -- but you can fight back! Looking for a way to get exposure without having to spend a ton on Facebook ads? These five tactics will greatly increase your engagement and reach in Facebook's newsfeed algorithm.

Larry Kim
July 18, 2016
Social Media

Ultimate Facebook Ad Types Cheat Sheet

If you’re just starting out with Facebook Ads, it can even be challenging to understand the verbiage—what’s a carousel vs. a canvas ad? How can my ads be dynamic? Stay calm. We got you. In this post, we outline detailed Facebook ad specs along with example ads for every Facebook ad type.

Mary Lister
July 12, 2016
Facebook Ads

One Weird Trick to Get More Facebook Likes for Free

If you manage a Facebook business page, check it out: I've stumbled across a weird hack that allows you to invite real people who have engaged with your content to Like your page – and it's free!

Larry Kim
July 11, 2016
Social Media

9 Tips to Write the Best Facebook Ads Ever (with Examples)

We're focusing on why writing matters in Facebook ads, and how you can write great Facebook ads that actually convert.

All of Facebook’s Ad Targeting Options (in One Epic Infographic)

Facebook has the best ad targeting options of any ad platform. Check out the full list of ad targeting options you can use to target the exact right audience in Facebook!

Mary Lister
June 24, 2016
Facebook Ads

10 Best Social Media Advertising Tips for Content Marketers

Most content goes nowhere. The consumer purchase journey isn't a straight line – and it takes time. So is there a more reliable way to increase leads and sales with content? Social media! Here are our 10 best social media tips for content marketers.

Larry Kim
June 23, 2016
Facebook Ads

How to Use the Psychology of Facebook to Create Better Facebook Ads

Leveraging psychological and emotional triggers can make your Facebook campaigns really stand out. Learn how to use the psychology of Facebook ads to your advantage.

9 Mistakes that Sabotage Your Ads (And How to Fix Them)

If you're making any of these common online advertising mistakes, your ad costs are going to soar. Learn what to avoid and how to fix these common ad problems in AdWords, Facebook, and Twitter.

Wow-Facebook Ads on 3rd Party Sites for Non-Users

Facebook is finally extending its reach into uncharted territory--it's serving ads to non-users on third party sites. Learn exactly how this change will work.