Category: Social Media for Business

I was recently asked to write a guest blog about content marketing with an emphasis on making content ‘go viral.’  However, I ended up declining simply because “going viral” isn’t a goal I commonly have, especially for my small business clients. Content that “goes viral” may be good for a quick boost, but this content […]

Pinpointing what to write about on your blog can be a challenge, especially for new bloggers. But there are a few effective “types” of blog posts that can really help you get the wheels turning and produce compelling content. There are certainly more types of blog posts than this list, but here are some of […]

I’m a big believer in strong content – it’s the fundamental piece to making social media work for a business.  In fact, last week Mark Shafer eloquently debunked the 80/20 rule when promoting content (the ‘rule’ states that we should spend 80% of our time promoting content and 20% developing it). He understands that strong […]

Clients often ask us if LinkedIn should be used from an individual account or from the company page.  Because sites like Facebook have us thinking that business professionals should interact and connect on a business page, many assume that this formula applies across all social media channels.  When it comes to LinkedIn, a different set […]

Now that we've discussed the value of blogging in last week’s post, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and let loose with your all-important first brainstorming session. If you’re starting up a blog, the work you do here will be critical in both developing great ideas that attract an audience and making sure you […]

The emergence of Hubspot has been a critical development in the world of blogging, social media and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Hubspot has been gaining momentum, labeling itself as an all-in-one inbound marketing solution complete with a system for posting content and keywords that generate leads, and tools that provide metrics to measure the coveted […]

Folks often ask us how they can add a splash of creativity to their social media efforts to help them meet their goals. Every business is unique and some may require a little more thought than others, but I am excited to share one way we plan to get creative with our client, Puppy Cake. Based […]

  Take on social media with the thought of starting a conversation rather than pushing your brand. A personable approach on a virtual plane can inspire brand loyalty. Cartoon reprinted with permission from The Prose Marketer (via Tom Fishburne)

I’m fairly new to the whole social media management scene.  I can update a Facebook status, share a meme, and tweet with the best of them, but believe me when I say, these things are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to managing social media for various clients.  It involves so much […]