Tag: social media

In a post last week, Mark Schaefer questioned if we are reaching the end of the startup era. He argues that conglomerates like Facebook, who have virtually unlimited resources, destroy or acquire meaningful startups. While Mark is specifically speaking of tech businesses, companies like Walmart have been doing this for years – manufacturing a one-stop […]

In case you haven’t noticed, social media is constantly changing. From the user interface to new channels developing daily, social media is far from a complacent form of a communication.  I tell our customers this often, because clearly these changes affect how we use social media as a marketing tool. As we move further into […]

We’ve had our fair share of clientele over the years. B2B. B2C. Start-ups. Coffee shops. Commercial Realtors. HVAC companies. Skin care offices. Weight loss clinics. But, no matter the industry, I find the best clients – the ones who actualize results with their social media efforts – are those who generally take our advice and […]

I’m a big believer in showcasing the human element for the simple reason that relationships are built on trust, and most understand the importance of the know/like/trust factor. For many people, though, it’s challenging to talk about themselves. They aren’t sure what to share without oversharing. If I can offer any advice, it’s don’t overthink […]

In a few short weeks, I will celebrate my fourth anniversary with #Strella Social Media.  Sometimes it feels like it has been every bit of those four years, and sometimes it feels like I’ve been in the game for a short period of time. Marc Anthony said, “if you do what you love, you’ll never […]

When I started this business in 2010, the world was my oyster. Social media was still relatively new and mysterious, particularly to the business community. In 2017, it’s a much different story. All I can say for sure is that I’m glad I got in the game early because it’s not the same. Blogging, alone, […]

As a business owner and a multi-account social media manager, I have a myriad of things competing for my attention during the day – with about a quarter deemed urgent and unexpected. It is easy to feel overwhelmed, and there are days I don’t know if I am coming or going. But, I’ve learned a […]

I’m truly grateful for getting in the social media game early. Seven years of consistent blogging have helped my search engine rankings tremendously. As a result, we receive internet leads daily. There is a slight downfall, however, and that’s filtering through the myriad of spam leads. Just for fun, I decided to share five leads […]

Last January was grim. Our biggest client experienced budget cuts, which didn’t allow them to continue working with us in 2016. We picked up some small clients and a few projects, but nothing that could equate to the loss we suffered. In March, I decided to hire an executive coach to help steer us in […]