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, […]
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 […]
More and more small business owners are looking to hire social media managers to help with their online marketing needs, but many of them are finding that they have more questions than answers when it comes to getting started. What can a social media manager do for a business? How does a business know it’s […]
For small business owners, there are plenty of social media “pains” that can hinder an effective social media presence. Here are a few tips for overcoming these obstacles. #1: Time: Don’t try to do it all Small business owners often wear many hats and tend to push marketing – including social media – to the bottom […]
By Matthew Hannaford, Business Development Manager for Strella Social Media Twitter is a great place to meet people and interact with consumers, friends, co-workers, and colleagues. However, the reason many businesses are on Twitter, and social media as a whole, is ultimately to drive consumers to a product or service. There are countless strategies that […]
By Matt Hannaford, Business Development Manager Is social media worth the time? What does a social media manager even do? These are two of the questions that I get when I tell people that I am a social media manager. Here are my answers: More than you can even imagine and it depends on the […]
The past five months of my life have been a roller coaster ride … and not because I’ve been on any trips to the amusement park. I’m referring to the late nights I’ve put in to create a product that helps train social media managers. Michele Scism and I have partnered on a joint venture […]
While the various social media networks have their own unique characteristics, the principles for proper etiquette remain the same whether you are using Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Google+. And while social media may seem like a far cry from a formal banquet hall, many of the same etiquette rules apply. A good example is […]
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