The thought of blogging terrifies many of my clients. Not too long ago, it terrified me too. Just like anything new or different, it’s the fear of the unknown that often gets the best of us. Some of the top blogging fears include: being unfamiliar with technology, having enough time, developing interesting content, and not […]
I find it ironic that – Facebook - the most popular social platform for building relationships - has the absolute worst customer service. Their service is even worse than Comcast and I didn’t think that was possible. Over the past few months, I’ve received notifications that I’ve been banned from sending friend requests for a […]
Pricing is one the most difficult things for a service-based business owner, especially when it comes to social media management. There is a fine line between getting paid what you’re worth and losing business because prices are ‘too high.’ There isn’t much precedent for social media pricing because the media are so new. It also […]
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 […]
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 […]
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