Certificate vs. Certification:  Is There a Difference?

Certificate vs. Certification: Is There a Difference?

The words “Certificate” and “Certification” are used often in the world of education and professional development. Many times they are used interchangeably, but is there a difference? The short answer is “Yes”, but let’s take a closer look at a...
An Expert’s Guide to Executing a Winning B2B SEO Strategy

An Expert’s Guide to Executing a Winning B2B SEO Strategy

Whether it’s SEO, content marketing, or social media, each digital marketing strategy should be tailored to fit its target audience. However, when considering how to execute the right approach to gaining brand awareness and organic search engine rankings,...
Meet and Greet: Amie Thompson

Meet and Greet: Amie Thompson

Our SMS professionals serve as ambassadors for our certification program here at NISM. Not only are they knowledgeable about our curriculum, but they also share our passion for social media. Best of all, their stories help shape our organization and the work that we...
Instagram SEO: Improve Your Visibility

Instagram SEO: Improve Your Visibility

Instagram serves more than 1 billion users –– in this ocean of massive audiences posting diverse content every second, how do you stand out? This question triggers a lot of bloggers, influencers, and of course social media marketers. The answer is pretty simple,...
The Resurgence of QR Codes

The Resurgence of QR Codes

Left for dead about ten years ago, the QR code has made a strong comeback, largely in part, due to the pandemic. Did you know that QR codes predate social media and smartphones? In fact, they came into being around the time the World Wide Web, and the internet started...