Social Networking

Social networking is more than posting updates—it’s about creating authentic, shareable moments that strengthen your brand’s visibility, trust, and influence. Whether it’s building a following, selecting the right platforms, or integrating video and podcasting into your content mix, effective social networking turns everyday interactions into long-term business growth.

At Xponent21, we help brands leverage social media as a visibility engine—powered by SEO insights to ensure your content isn’t just seen, but remembered and shared. In this category, you’ll find strategies for growing engaged communities, amplifying your voice through podcasting and video, and weaving social media seamlessly into your broader marketing ecosystem.

If your goal is to transform likes and shares into measurable business results, these insights will help you make every post, story, and stream count.

Podcasting for Clout and Credibility – MrBeast, Amy Poheler, Dakota Johnson, and more

Podcasting: The Final Mic Drop on Trustworthiness 

July 18, 2025
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Kayleigh Crandell
In a world drowning in clickbait headlines and algorithm-curated feeds, one old-school medium is quietly re-emerging as a digital powerhouse: the human voice. Podcasts are no longer just a trendy content format – they’re becoming the new reference piece for personal and company brands alike.  Why? Because voice = visibility.  People might scroll past a dozen written or designed posts,…

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Targeting Local and Global Markets SEO Strategies for Manufacturers

Integrating Video, Blogs, and Social Media for Effective Manufacturing SEO

December 12, 2024
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Will Melton
In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, a single-channel approach to SEO is no longer enough. To stand out, manufacturers need a comprehensive content strategy that integrates the unique strengths of video, blogs, and social media. Together, these elements create a powerful synergy that improves search rankings, engages audiences, and drives qualified leads. This guide will walk you through how to seamlessly…

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grow your social media following

How to Grow Your Social Media Following

September 4, 2019
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Will Melton
As a company in 2019, creating and maintaining a presence on social media is a key player in your success in connecting with potential customers. However, the benefits you receive from social media are dependent on a very important factor– followers! Your number of followers is certainly not the primary way to measure the success of your business, but it…

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Which Social Media Platforms are Best for Your Business

Stop Wasting Time & Money: Know Which Social Media Platforms are Best for Your Business

June 13, 2018
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Will Melton
Most business owners understand the importance of having a social media presence to engage with customers and prospective customers, gather positive reviews, and build not only brand awareness, but fierce brand loyalty. With so many social media platforms out there, you may be unsure of which ones are best for your company and which ones are a waste of your…

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blogging for small businesses

Small Businesses: Why You Should Be Blogging

February 26, 2018
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Will Melton
Running a small business is difficult. You have to sell your product or service, deliver your product or service, make sure your customers are happy, make sure your employees are happy, pay your rent, pay the electric bill, and the list goes on. When you have a moment to finally sit down and catch your breath, the last thing you…

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Microsoft is Buying LinkedIn – What Does it Mean for You?

June 13, 2016
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Will Melton
$26.2 billion is not small sum of money – especially for a company that was valued by the market at $16.8 billion. It’s a big bet for Microsoft, but at that premium, they see something that perhaps the market didn’t. What does it all mean for you? It’s likely that, in the near term, little will change with regard to…

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