How To Start A YouTube Channel: The Correct Way

Jul 11,2016 / By Dusty Porter / No Comment

How To Start A YouTube Channel: The Correct Way

I want to start this post by letting you know that I am extremely passionate about YouTube and online video in general. I have a YouTube channel that has grown to over 122 thousand subscribers and 25 million video views.

I also host a YouTube podcast called YouTube Creators Hub which you can listen to here. I interview YouTube creators each week about their journey and what it takes to grow and monetize a successful YouTube channel. I can’t wait to show you some techniques you can use to star a YouTube channel the RIGHT WAY.

With that being said I am going to go over the steps you can take to make sure your YouTube channel starts off on the right foot.

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How To Use Pinterest Ads To Make More Sales

Jul 6,2016 / By Dusty Porter / No Comment

How To Use Pinterest Ads To Make More Sales

Many businesses overlook Pinterest when setting up a strategy for online marketing. With the introduction of Pinterest ads, the opportunities are endless. Pinterest could be one of your largest generators of traffic and sales.

In this article, I’ll share five ways your business can get the most out of Pinterest ads.

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How To Download and Edit Your Snapcode – Snapchat Tutorial

Jun 18,2016 / By Dusty Porter / No Comment

How To Download and Edit Your Snapcode

In this tutorial, you will learn how to download and edit your Snapcode.

You might be asking yourself what is a snapcode, and why do I want to share it?

A snapcode looks like this.

With the growth of the Snapchat platform especially in business, it is a good idea to have your snapcode to place everywhere online where you have a presence. Here is a step by step guide on how to download your Snapcode and then edit it in Photoshop.

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7 Ways To Use Snapchat For Business And Grow Your Brand

Jun 13,2016 / By Dusty Porter / No Comment

7 Ways To Use Snapchat For Business And Grow Your Brand

There is no denying it; Snapchat is on the rise. It has always been a powerhouse in the 12-18 age bracket, BUT in the past 12-18 months, it has been on the rise with 21-45-year-olds. If you are not utilizing Snapchat for your brand, you are doing it wrong. In this article, I am going to list seven ways to use Snapchat for business, and how it can grow your brand.

1. Deliver Private Behind The Scenes Content

You can use Snapchat to provide behind the scenes “special content” to your community. Exclusive access to you and your business is extremely valuable. The Snapchat platform allows for such an intimate look at what you are doing as a person and as a business. It’s just another way to provide content quickly that can bring extreme value to your community. Think of something unique to surprise your community with that will be exclusive to Snapchat. Think of releasing content on Snapchat as a preview before the masses have even seen it.

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7 Ways To Grow A Successful Facebook Page

Jun 11,2016 / By Dusty Porter / No Comment

7 Ways To Grow A Successful Facebook Page

One of the best things that you can do for your brand/business is to become a Social Media master. There are tricks of the trade, and we will discuss them on this blog further in future posts. In this post, I am going to discuss 7 of the best ways to grow a successful Facebook page.

One of the best things about Social Media, in general, is the ability to interact with your community with ease. Never before has it been so easy to communicate and get in touch with people that consume your content. Take advantage of this in every way you can.

1. Remember The 80-20 Rule

80 percent of your posts should be “Social” and fun, and then 20 percent of your posts can be about your products and services. One of the most annoying things you can do as a brand on Facebook is to inundate people every day with your products and services. Do not push your business down their throat. Build the brand awareness and trust by posting fun social posts about your industry and things related to what you do.