Tag: social media

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times; social media is a marathon, not a sprint.  However, pursuing social media without a good website is like training for the Boston Marathon wearing flip flops.  You may be able to run for a little while, but soon enough, everything is going to fall […]

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  It’s the start of a New Year – a time when many are hoping for a fresh start – embarking on resolutions with the intent of making this year better than the last. I support everyone who is committed to improvement and I wish them much success. As for me, I could care less […]

Online fundraising continues to gain popularity – and social media deserves some of the credit. Acting as a distribution vehicle to help spread the message among our online communities, social media’s role is pivotal to the success – or failure – of a fundraising campaign. I was recently asked to participate in an interview, on […]

In a recent meeting with a client in a transitional marketing overhaul - and finally seeing the end of tunnel - I asked him, ‘what did you learn from this process?’ His response: you don’t know what you don’t know. It’s not the first time I heard this from a client. And, it’s certainly not […]

When I started my business in 2010, my plan was to help companies set up on their social media sites, establish a social media strategy and provide one-on-one training. I was somewhat surprised to find that my first customer did not have any interest in learning social media. In fact, they asked if they could […]

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 […]

Social media is no longer the new kid in town, but for businesses trying to navigate it for the first time – or even keep up with this ever-changing beast – it can be overwhelming. I’ve heard some funny things over the years, and I thought it would be entertaining to share a few of […]

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 […]