In today’s AI-driven search world, your company’s online reputation becomes a major factor. This is beyond your Online Image of which I wrote about here. You may have noticed Google’s AI Overviews (AIOs) when you do a Google search. When it comes to Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Google is still the main, go-to search engine. […]
GOOGLE and AI SEARCH: How REVIEWS Factor In Read More »
Although Google remains the top search engine, it’s not always everyone’s initial go-to platform for information. Because of topical, community forums, other platforms, mixed in with AI, you can’t depend on Google by itself — organic or paid. Here’s what you need to know about being visible when your target is searching for what you
Google is Still King, But You Need to Be Visible Elsewhere Read More »
30 years ago, in April of 1995, I discovered the World Wide Web (WWW) — the Internet. I was doing graphic design, creating newsletters, flyers, logos, etc., for small businesses. I saw the WWW and I said, “I can do that!” and I taught myself HTML coding. That started my 30-year journey through cyberspace. There
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This is a classic post, but it’s still VERY relevant! I once did a consult for an auto repair shop in the Phoenix Valley. He had poor SEO and needed to boost the business to his local, brick-and-mortar shop. He had some social media profiles setup, but had no idea what to do with them.
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One of the stumbling blocks that many small businesses face when delving into social media marketing is that they’re too attached to their business. You know your product, service, or industry inside and out. Who you really don’t know is your target market. You feel your product or service is the best and the greatest.
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Since each social network has a different audience, you need to consider the type of company you are to better reach you target market. Is your company more Business-to-Business (B2B) or Business-to-Consumer (B2C)? Sometimes it can overlap. Simply put, if you sell more to businesses rather than directly to the end consumer, then you’re B2B.
B2B vs B2C Which Social Network Should You Use? Read More »
In this climate of deeply divided political and cultural issues, it’s very easy to offend someone just by replying, retweeting even posting on the wrong social media account. Now, if you happen to work in news media, politics or a religious organization, this article isn’t for you. It’s expected to see those types of posts
Why You Need to Keep Business and Personal Social Media Separate Read More »
The social media offers are so tempting! Offers like “I will promote Your Website, Blog or Anything 20,000,000 Members On Facebook Twitter for $5″ or ” I will add 32000 Twitter or Instagram followers or 6000 Facebook likes for $5″ — seem too good to be true and they are! You do not want to
Taking Shortcuts in Social Media will Hurt in the Long-run Read More »
Success means different things to different people. Successful social media marketing means increased sales, exposure, and repeat customers. What do you Want to Accomplish with your Social Media Marketing? Got you thinking, right? Well, successful social media marketing starts with setting goals and metrics — and they have to be SMART goals. I see too
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Endeavoring to market local brick-and-mortar businesses organically (non-paid) is actually fairly simple when you take advantage of these 3 free tools: Instagram, Google Business Profile, and Facebook. How one local business managed to increase Facebook reach when others were losing theirs… You may have read — and I’ve written on the subject — that due
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