Many businesses are gleaning insights into this years’ activity in order to plan for 2017. If you haven’t done so yet, include Google analytics with this evaluation. The results may be surprising. Here are a few revelations from the Strella Social Media traffic reports. Strong content never dies. Of the top three most popular blogs […]

For the past eight days, I’ve been battling what seems like a never-ending head cold. Running a company and overcoming illness are not compatible – ask anyone who owns a business. But, one thing is certain… it does offer perspective! Here are three things I learned while I was sick. The world doesn’t end because […]

Unless you’re a stranger to my posts, you know that I advocate showcasing the human element. People form relationships – and relationships are built on trust. Simply put, people buy from those they know, like and trust. It’s refreshing to stumble upon posts of folks who are willing to share their journey – whether it’s […]

I'm reading through all of the comments from the past election – before, during, and after – and it reminds me why I rarely say anything about politics. It’s a breeding ground of chaos, especially online. Some of my colleagues had the guts to say what I would never, and I give them credit. It's […]

In our last blog, we discussed considerations for your 2017 marketing plan.  Unfortunately, many small businesses do not have a marketing plan, which makes it challenging to quantify ROI.  It’s necessary to not only have a marketing plan, but to have an integrated plan, as well.  If you’re among those without a marketing plan, but […]

Strategic planning season is upon us, and with that, many companies are evaluating how they will spend their marketing dollars in 2017. We’ve heard from several clients who want us to define the return on their marketing investment. One client asked us to quantify the direct correlation between their customer acquisition and the online marketing […]

It’s the heart of the fall season. While most people enjoy pumpkin-flavored everything, I love this season for one reason and that’s football!  I played the game for 13 seasons during high school and college. I love football because it’s about teamwork. It’s truly a game of inches. If you’re a split second too soon […]

Last week, I ended a call with a prospective client who verbally agreed to move forward with our services. Before we hung up, he gave me some feedback on why he wanted to work with #Strella. He said, “Rachel, I love reading your blogs and your posts. You really put yourself out there. I am […]

When I started my business in 2010, my plan was to help companies set up on their social media sites, establish a social media strategy and provide one-on-one training. I was somewhat surprised to find that my first customer did not have any interest in learning social media. In fact, they asked if they could […]