Category: Social Media for Business

The opportunity for content marketing is still alive and well, if we are willing to do what it takes to win the game. This message was prevalent in the keynote presentation by Mark Schaefer last week at the Insight Marketing Conference. His talk was based on his forthcoming book, “Known,” which is about ‘being known’ […]

I was recently asked to identify the #1 mistake businesses make with their social media marketing. I can think of dozens of mistakes. It all depends on the type of business and the structure of the company. However, there is one mistake I see time and time again – so often, that I am compelled […]

Some business owners are polarized when it comes to the success of social media marketing efforts. Some swear by it while others say it just doesn’t accomplish much of anything. It’s been our experience that those businesses who struggle with social media ROI are not leveraging it correctly. We’ve developed this list of common social […]

I’m often asked to give quick social media advice or little nuggets of wisdom to pass onto the small business community. I am happy to do it because I have a lot to say about the dynamic and confusing world of social media. I decided to pull these ‘rules of thumb’ into one post, as […]

It’s funny what people ask, and sometimes offer, a service-based business. I’ve made it a goal to educate our clients and prospects on the reality of social media marketing for business – and this post is no exception.  Here are five things I hope to never hear from prospective customers again! Can I pay you […]

I’ve been a huge advocate for Facebook advertising. These are inexpensive online marketing tools for small business owners and the platform continues to create more sophisticated features. My favorite is not new, but it is high quality – the custom audiences.  Custom audiences have a few ways to target users, but, for those trying it […]

To achieve social media success, a myriad of factors must be present - all of which work in tandem to deliver a positive end result. However, I find there are a few pieces continually overlooked. To ensure social media success, check that you’ve included these five elements. A clearly defined audience. I’m amazed how many […]

If I had to define social media for business, I would say that it’s an online communications tool, which helps to establish new relationships, enhance current relationships and increase awareness. The reason it’s so powerful is because we have a platform to instantly reach millions of people, furthering our opportunity to expand our reach beyond […]

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. […]