Category: Opinion

March 29, 2015
Internet Personality Types: How to Handle Them

By Lauren Galli, #Strella Creative Director Considering that the words troll, lurker, and creeper are now part of the American vernacular, it may be safe to say that the influx of internet personality types isn’t lessening anytime soon.  We’ve all had our negative experiences with Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram whether it be in the form […]

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February 22, 2015
Small Business Owners: The One Thing You Must Do

I've been trying to decide what to write about this week. I spend my days coordinating editorial calendars for clients, writing their content, and making sure every detail is in order. And, frankly, I'm usually a little fried by the time it comes to write my own blog post. ('Cobblers children have no shoes' comes […]

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February 15, 2015
Social Media: When In Doubt, Defer

By Lauren Galli, #Strella Creative Director I’ve been managing social media accounts for about two years now, and I’ve seen successes and failures.  As a classic overachiever, I will never give a client less than my best, so failure is difficult for me.  If social media isn’t working to a client’s liking, there are modifications […]

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February 8, 2015
I'm An Introvert: So What?

At a recent networking group meeting for Femfessionals Philadelphia, a woman approached me, introduced herself, and asked me about my business.  Within a few moments, she declared that I was different from the ladies in the group who engage in networking as a trade - and even indicated that I seemed to be an introvert. I […]

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February 1, 2015
5 Guidelines for Tackling Any Major Project

It's often said that if you want something done, give it to a busy person.  I'm living proof of that statement. Managing two to five social media accounts for 20 clients can sometimes make me crazy, but over the years I've developed systems that have helped me manage the myriad of tasks on my plate. […]

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January 25, 2015
Content Marketing: Should We Engage in Controversy?

In response to the 'become the hub' idea in the recent blog, 4 Ways to 'Ignite Content,' one reader asked me how I feel about controversy - specifically as a way for businesses to differentiate themselves in the crowded online space. His inquiry is compelling - and it's a question I'm often asked - so […]

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January 18, 2015
The Winning Formula for Expanding Online Reach

A digital marketing partner recently asked me if I could duplicate some of the ways I've expanded reach for my business and offer it as a service for some of his clients who are struggling to make their mark in the online world.  What I do in social media is not always applicable to other […]

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January 11, 2015
Social Media: 10 Of The Most Ridiculous Things I've Ever Heard

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 […]

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November 23, 2014
3 Things I am Thankful for as a Small Business Owner

The challenges of a small business owner are abundant. We wear a lot of hats. Many of us are as they say “overworked and underpaid.” Yet, many of us wouldn’t trade our job for the world. Maybe we’re addicted to the craziness or maybe we’re glutton for punishment. I can only speak for myself and […]

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