This June, I celebrate five years in business. And, if I thought owning a business was tough, I had no idea that owning a social media business would be even more difficult. An ever-changing, ever-challenging industry, social media is full of surprises. There are days when I feel like I do more educating than actually running […]
Some of you have heard of Mark Schaefer's Content Shock theory. Put simply, content marketing is such an effective marketing strategy that we've become oversaturated, making it increasingly difficult for businesses to break through the noise. Such was the case in a recent email Mark received from a sporting goods company that reported a startling decrease […]
On Wednesday, I had the opportunity to speak to the members of the Bucks County Bar Association. Like many in service-based businesses, they struggle with creating a strong personal brand. Most were fearful of negative reviews, especially maintaining client privacy when responding to the reviews in the social sphere. Some were reluctant to develop a […]
As many fan page admins know, Facebook’s organic reach has declined significantly since December of last year. Simply put, the fans who ‘like’ the page are rarely seeing the content. For some businesses, this means jumping ship to another channel. But if your target audience is using Facebook, I recommend sticking around and parting with […]
Whether you work for a company, you own your own business or you’re in transition, it’s important to claim your digital space and stand out in the online world. To help you decide where and how to spend your energy, I’ve compiled a few tips that are the most essential for social media success. Establish […]
I was recently asked to contribute social networking tips for business professionals as a sidebar for a women's publication. The issue won’t hit the stands until March 2015, but it’s a great time to share some of my tips here! LinkedIn Do complete your profile. LinkedIn is THE professional medium. In order to build credibility, it’s essential […]
Last week, I listened to a podcast on social media, authenticity, and the human brand presented by Mark Schaefer and Tom Webster. This topic piqued my interest for several reasons. First, my personal and business life has changed drastically over the past six months. I often wonder how to maintain authenticity (which, to me, means […]
No matter what the business or industry, I can usually expect that prospective customers will ask me about the results we’ve experienced with our clients. About half of these inquiries are people looking for monetary results, in which case I educate them about the factors that could potentially lead to conversion including operations, marketing and […]
Two weeks ago, one of our clients received a letter from Getty Images requesting $780 for an image used on their website. Getty Images claimed that my client did not purchase the license required for use of the image and thus they were in violation of copyright law. As a small business owner, I would […]
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