Why bother with X (formerly Twitter)? Because you want exposure, visibility, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Simple. You want to build a following, be seen, and get found. X is great if you blog or create content regularly, and you want to drive people to your website. Yes, it’s very political, but it’s still a […]
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Do you find that thinking about marketing your business using social media networks is overwhelming? Don’t feel bad. You’re in a big boat with many other small business owners. So many social media networks to choose from! Which ones do you need to be on to get cited in the AI search tools? What you
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Would you believe that LinkedIn and AI Search Bots are the latest hot couple? As I’ve been researching how the AI search tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and others are finding content, it shouldn’t have surprised me that LinkedIn came in second as the most cited source! LinkedIn and AI Search Bots In a recent
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Your online image is everything that’s on the Internet that’s associated with your business. Does your online image say “expert in your field”? Or does it say, “Clueless!”? You might think social media is not really important, but it actually is. In reality, the consumer is searching for information, entertainment, products, and/or services when they
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Unfortunately, many business owners ignore social media — especially Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) — specifically when it comes to customer service. One of my clients opened a “rage room” in Tempe. When he first opened, someone wanted to book a party and had a question. The contact form on the website gave
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With so much fake and misleading news on social media (even Google Ads), who do you believe? Better yet, how do you, as a small business owner, build trust and credibility, promote your business, and stand out amid all the online chatter? Furthermore, how do you avoid or work around when Google or a social
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LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool for both jobseekers and businesses, but there are rules to follow. There are things that you just don’t do. LinkedIn is the Facebook for professionals and it’s nothing like Facebook.
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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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How do people find your business if you’re brand new? That’s the dilemma for startups. Back in the day, it was easy to buy a few “coming soon” ads in the local paper and you were set. Not any more. However, what today’s social media marketing allows you to do is to build a following
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Google and the AI search bots consider LinkedIn one of the top referral sites for information on professional people. If someone googles your name, more than likely, your LinkedIn profile will come up in the first few results of Google and the AI search engines. That’s where you want to be. However, if your profile
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