It seems as though all hell is breaking loose on Facebook. As social media ads grow more complicated every day, General Motors ‘went mental’ and pulled out of Facebook Ads because they didn’t work. “That’s two out of America’s top three biggest advertisers”. 

Will this cause more businesses to pull the plug on Facebook too? Rumors are spreading that this decision made by GM may be temporary, but who knows. What we do know is that this infographic below explains the confusion going on with digital marketing.

What do you think? Are social media ads a hassle? Tell us in the comments!

Well, it means quite a bit. First off, Money, Money, money.

It’s been quite some time since Zuckerberg founded Facebook from his dorm room in Harvard, and the days of worrying about costs and recruiting angel investors are long behind them. However, rasing $15 billion dollars  in cash through the public IPO and possibly raising the value of facebook to $75 billion dollars takes the company to an entirely new level. This will likely give Facebook the means to make even more purchases and acquisitions of startups with great ideas in both the social and mobile spheres – just as we saw with Facebook’s higly contested billion dollar aquisition of Instagram.

Facebook will be under an immense amount of pressure to legitimize expensive purchases like this, and prove to investors that they can grow revenue sources and minimize impulsive spends that do not grow the bottom line. It is likely that this need to grow revenue streams, while it’s advertising sources & membership growth slows will lead Facebook to experiment in a number of new products and spaces they do not currently compete. Investors will start to call for it’s “next big hit” and the Social Network will be pressured to release radical new products that will continue to grow it’s bottom line.

It’s also expected that Facebook will be diving deeper into online advertising through search, by (hopefully!) integrating a full-fledged search engine into Facebook (maybe then, we could actually find what we are looking for) or even launching a direct challenger to google search.

There should be a lot of change, a lot of new innovation, and a lot of opportunities for Facebook to take big risks but   the fact that still remains is, Mark Zuckerberg is still the driving force behind Facebook’s evolution. He may only own 28% of Facebook stock, but retains 57% of voting power enabling him to make unilateral decisions for the good – or bad – of the network.

If you want to place a bet on Zuckerberg’s continued success, buy into the company your self by purchasing stocks yourself at sites like GiveAShare.com and OneShare.com which allow you to purchase single shares of Facebook Stock.

“It interests people who are not ordinarily interested in the stock market,” says Rick Roman, the founder of GiveAShare.com. “We’ve been getting people asking about it for a year.”

You can read more about how Facebook stack’s up against other tech titans here, or Zuckerburg’s announcement of the IPO to the Facebook Community here.

What are you most excited (or worried) about with Facebook’s IPO on schedule for this friday?

We’ve had this discussion before, about #hashtags and television. This trend is spreading like wildflowers! And viewers are noticing and tweeting about it. Hashtags are used to broaden your reach and engage conversation, and television networks are using this to their advantage during all our favorite prime-time television shows.

They appear as quick as they are mentioned. From #MeepMeep on New Girl to #thesave on American Idol, networks are finding new ways to engage viewers to a show they normally wouldn’t watch.  These faint watermarks in the corner of the screen don’t distract, but allow viewers to question what the fuss is all about.

Why TV #Hashtags Will Stick Around

• Allows official monitoring of conversations.
• Increases its chance of trending on Twitter (viewers more inclined to turn on what’s trending!)
• DVR users might choose to watch in real-time, so they don’t miss out on the conversation.
• Non-Twitter users will join the conversation once they sign up and discover #hashtags.
• Gives your audience something to talk about.

Here’s a #hashtag sample of the New Girl season finale from May 8.

Remember chat rooms on AOL? Well this is like that, only genius and less creepy. Good marketing initiates questions, and ultimately more fans. Twitter hashtags are perfect for fans to initiate a conversation with one another about their favorite shows. TV networks will benefit for using TV hashtags to reach more followers each week and have online buzz through real-time discussions. The best part, networks are keeping their audience entertained long after the hashtag is pound-signed on the screen.

What are some of your favorite #hashtags from TV? Tell us in the comments!

She was there for you’re through breakups, coached us when we needed motivation to finish writing assignments, and encouraged us to follow our dreams. Having a hard time finding a gift for the perfect lady in your life? Surprise mom with a web site from Redfish Bluefish Media that would help her business!

If you can’t find it, make it.

Small businesses need a web site and especially a great web design to keep consumers coming back for more. It’s mom’s turn to have the help she needs. Gift her a website from Redfish Bluefish Media, even after Mother’s Day weekend, we’re sure mom would approve.

Take Your Time

Like we said, even after Mother’s Day, your mom would love to know that you are thinking of her. Let her in on the website update or building process so she feels part of the design and development.

Just Because We Love to Cook, Doesn’t Mean We Belong In The Kitchen

We agree. We want to hear exclusively from mother what she wants in her web site! Step by step, we will create a web design that is mom-approved and has the perfect image for mom’s business!

Happy Mother’s Day weekend from Redfish Bluefish Media in Dallas, Texas!

Redfish Bluefish Media is a Dallas web design company focused primarily on Dallas SEO. Our effort to raise your SEO in the Dallas, Texas area is our top priority. We use the latest trends in social media, email and blogging to increase traffic to your website and it all starts with a great content on your website.

We want people to hang around your website and appearance is what you need to compete with your competitors. We can build a web design that is specific to your company. We understand that some businesses need crisp, modern designs. Others need to be fun and friendly. Web design can be anything you want it to be. We build custom design websites that are functional, have great appearance, give you visibility and are flexible.

How would you rate your business website? Does it attract visitors? Do those visitors convert into sales? Having a great Dallas web design is a huge benefactor for your online presence, and Redfish is here to help.

Click here to learn more about the effects of great SEO! SEO will improve your visibility through your website. Talk to one of our team members about traffic increase to websites and more!

We’re specialized in Dallas Web Design and we build websites to help you sell products. Period.

Products don’t just sell themselves. Our job is gaining you the visibility for your product and giving consumers easy access to all your company has to offer.

Make a splash with us today and get the Dallas web design company you deserve.

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, here are several Cinco de Mayo fiesta treats and drinks that you won’t want to miss! Be prepared for the best Cinco de Mayo (especially if you are hosting this year!) These fiesta treats are muy delicioso!

Enjoy!

Margarita Cupcakes

Margarita Pops

The Perfect Margarita

Nacho Dip

Seven Layer Dip

Sombrero Cookies

 Have a wonderful Cinco de Mayo this weekend and be safe as always! Adios!

{ Fish Cupcakes }

What you need:

Cake mix

Frosting { white }

Dye

M&Ms

Colored Orange Slices candy

Dive in!

Love our Fish Fridays? If you have a recipe suggestion that is fish-oriented and delicious, you may send your submissions to contact@redfish.me and see if your recipe is featured on our next monthly Fish Friday post!

Are you a small business that has a hard time keeping up with your social accounts? The time it takes to run a business is already grueling- who has the time to update the community on what you are selling? Redfish Bluefish Media has the time!

We are experienced social media gurus that are aware of the everyday business professional and their restraints. For starters, let us properly introduce ourselves!

We are Redfish Bluefish Media, a marketing company that focus on businesses online design, social media efforts, organizes campaign strategies and beyond.

So back to you, you cute small business you! Have you thought about your Facebook or Twitter lately? Or were you too busy organizing payroll? Let your business grow by selling your product online through the social networks!

But I don’t have time to update, RBM!

My family updates it, when they get around to it that is…

What is tweeting?

What good would it do, everyone in town knows my business.

Put those worries behind you and have a Dallas marketing company do all the online work for you, so you can focus on your business, employees, customers and yes, all that paperwork.

We can’t make all that paperwork disappear, but we can make business appear for you! The more social interaction you have with your consumers, the more coverage you get in sense with geography – even if your town knows your business- we are able to gather new consumers from bigger markets and get you noticed on our favorite search engine, Google.

Redfish Bluefish Media specializes in creating an online presence that you and your consumers will appreciate. Our team is helpful in building social interactions with your clients to drive in more traffic to your website and cash wrap! How does that sound?

To put it in a better perspective, even the largest corporations hire on a marketing company to conduct their social accounts and improve their visibility online.  We are the Dallas marketing company you need to keep your business booming. Let us help you get the publicity and online presence you need!

Go Fishing…

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Blogs you can say are like a great marriage. With the right idea and devotion, they are successful! Blogs in turn take a lot of commitment and communicating, if you don’t post, your followers will dwindle. And if you don’t communicate with your fans, your blog is in for a lousy “ever after”.

First Comes Love

Marriage and blogging are not easy. First of all, you need to fall in love with the right topic. Taking the time to invest in a proper topic for blogging will be rewarding. Make your blogs worthwhile by tossing in subjects that everyone can relate to. Otherwise, what is the point?

Get on a Schedule

Keep your blog fresh by updating frequently. Once a week is ideal, similar to newlyweds going out to dinners or “date night” once a week to entertain.  To keep the fire going, keep a calendar for your blog to be sure you update the same day or time each month. Some blogs out there have routine entries that are themed for every month.

For example, Redfish Bluefish Media post Fish Fridays once a month to showcase fun, easy to make recipes for our fans to test out and try. Other blogs do the same to keep a consistent fellowship of fans so that they will come back for more.

Blogs are Patient, Blogs are Kind

Blogging takes patience. Seeing your numbers trickle in slowly is completely normal. Look, no one said you could become a blogger overnight. It takes time and perseverance to nurture and be part of the blog. Married couples are tested by patience all the time and they make it work by talking to one another. So do the same by giving fans your feedback. Update on a schedule, and push through it. The numbers will grow in time. Be patient!

Go Fishing…

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Ever heard the expression “less is more”? Bringing websites back to basics is exactly where we are going with this post. You don’t need crazy designs to have increased traffic to your domain. We understand you want an attractive website, and we will ensure that no detail is left behind. But first thing is first: you must have a purpose.

Establishing yourself online is a big leap and opens doors to new opportunities. So create a door that is easy to open rather than blocking it with clutter. Have you ever been to a website that had so many tabs, flying objects and pictures that left you asking, “Why did I come here?” Keep your design on track to help visitors gather your overall message and compliment your focus. Anything you add that doesn’t support your site can cause a disinterest and fail to deliver your site’s message.

Consider the melody of your web design. Can your site stay in tune?

Whitespace is a great way to create a gateway to what is important. It is perfect to allow elements on the page to have room to breathe, and it looks clean and organized, not cramped and run together.

Create a path. Eliminate the clutter by not adding them in the first place! Spending time with Redfish will not only allow you to define a purpose early in the design process, it will also eliminate extra content that filled up space.

A splash of color can go a long way. Really! Creating a clean and simple design can also be simplified with your color choices. With small pops of color, users eyes will immediately go to the main feature on the website. You can even paint a path to lead visitors to their choice destination!

Finding a balance can be a tricky endeavor. Having a successful site with a great design does have a positive effect. Making good design choices will allow users to spend more time on your site and saying “This was very helpful.” and it will leave you saying “less is truly more.” 

Go Fishing…

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