I’ll be the first to admit the Twitter wasn’t always my cup of tea. Like a lot of people, Twitter left me more confused and overwhelmed than engaged.                      Most of the big players in social media use Twitter so heavily that I was determined to figure out its mojo.  Last month I purchased Jeffrey Gitomer’s […]

Remember in grade school when it was said that a boy who picked on the girl did it because he really liked her? The same might be true in the social media world… maybe the best form of flattery. Do you know a social media heckler? Heckler Profile Type 1: You know ‘that person’ who […]

I often have clients that need advice about separating their personal and business contacts, especially on Facebook. However, I also advise against a big ‘separation.’ While I understand the need for privacy, I’m also an advocate for getting to know people.  It’s that human connection that allows people to get to know you, like you, […]

Every day, I talk with business owners who do not understand social media. They do not know what it is or how it works. I hope this blog will help to debunk some of the top social media misconceptions. Ok, ok, I’ll set up the page! Just because you have a Facebook page, does not […]

Big businesses often have money, power, and confidence in numbers.  But don’t think that leaves small businesses in the dust. There is a window of opportunity for small businesses, but it won’t be here forever. That opportunity is on social media and you can grab it by being YOU! I’m a huge proponent of personalizing […]

By Amanda Harrison, Marketing Manager One-hundred and eighty hours is a long time. But, for my internship at Strella Social Media, I can hardly believe it’s over already! Only five short weeks ago, I started my internship at Strella Social Media and the finish line has arrived! It took me a while to find an […]

Those of us who own a business understand how hard it is take time off. But, it’s important to take time away from your work for the reasons listed in both of these stories, "Lessons learned in business: take a break," and “3 days and 3 takeaways.” How quickly I forget. As I was agonizing over writing […]

This is the second and last part of “You Give Social Media Management a Bad Name.” Read Part I: The “Tweet-for-Hires.” And that’s exactly what I did. Over the next few weeks, I really got to know their business, their customers, and what these customers loved about the place. I also discovered things they were […]

Can’t seem to fit social media into your day? You’re not alone. Many business owners drop marketing and social media to the bottom of their long to-do list. You might even consider outsourcing your efforts to a social media manager since you can’t seem to find the time and you’re not really clear on what […]