When I consult with new clients, they often have a surprising revelation about social media: it’s not magic! A successful social media presence requires time, energy, and creativity. I hate to be a buzz kill, but social media is not a silver bullet. Just because it’s the new thing that everyone is talking about, does […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Monday, I returned from Michele Scism’s second live event called Take Action Get Profits in Orlando. Michele held the first event earlier this year in Dallas, which you can read about here. I’ve found that what Michele says is true: each time we attend an event, we learn something new because each time we […]
“Why should I be on Twitter? No one cares what I’m doing and I don’t care what they are doing.” This is the most common answer for people who aren’t currently using the social media platform when asked about it. That’s the easy answer, but let’s dig a little deeper into why people give that […]
On Monday, we interviewed Ken Mueller proprietor of Inkling Media, for the first part of a two part series. The second part this interview is posted below! I have clients and colleagues who find Twitter to be cumbersome. I know this is the favorite social network of many social media professionals, including you. What do […]
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