Have you ever considered what it is you ‘tell’ people by your actions?  Think about this for a minute. Whether you are aware of it or not, you have a personal brand and you’re showcasing it every day. Your digital personal brand is the sum total of your online interactions. This can include: - your […]

It’s an election year, which means controversial conversations abound. While in the company of friends, you might feel comfortable to speak freely on certain topics, but in daily conversation, it’s troublesome. And it’s even more important to remain cautious of the opinions shared on social media, especially if you’re trying to gain credibility for your business. […]

I was recently interviewed as part of an expert series for mediashower, in which I was asked several intriguing questions about my experience as a social media manager. I would like to share some of those questions – and my responses – with you, in hopes it will shed light on the ever-changing social media […]

Social media marketing is a dynamic, challenging and ever-changing industry. We’ve seen and experienced a lot of crazy scenarios – both on personal and business social media accounts.  In my last blog, I revealed our list of 12 social media pet peeves. These were mainly personal in nature, but common enough that anyone who uses […]

We spend most of our day on social media, and as you can imagine, we’ve seen everything.  I thought it would be cathartic to share our top (mainly personal) social media pet peeves. Disclaimer: I share a lot of cat photos, which could be a pet peeve for you! 50 hashtags in a Facebook post […]

Working from home isn’t always what it seems, as Rachel showcases in her video, A Week In The Life Of A Social Media Manager. But working alongside your spouse is even more interesting. While I run my own show, I also help Rachel as her contracted Operations Director. Find out the real truth of what […]

Measuring the return on investment (ROI) with social media marketing is a relevant, but loaded challenge. I prefer to begin by differentiating marketing goals from sales goals then partnering with my clients to bridge the gap. Let’s start with social media marketing. We must identify two to three specific marketing goals and establish concrete metrics […]

In a comment to my post last week on steps to making your way in social media, a reader on BizSugar asked, “Hi Rachel, So what would be your top tip for choosing the right social media channel/channels for your business? " This is a great question – and something that I’ve been meaning to […]

Social networking is not a tactic or a quick fix. It’s an ongoing strategy, a conversation and a form of community. It’s relationship building – and it takes time. I do not have a silver bullet or a crystal ball that will give you results. But, I am going to tell you how you can […]