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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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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Many times, I come across content that is so good and timely that I say, “I couldn’t have done it better myself!” In this post, I’m featuring a webinar presented by the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) Small Business Bootcamp with my good friend, Taylor Wellman of Financial Potion. I’ve known Taylor for years, and I
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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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How is your business different from the other guy, down the street who does what you do? Or the other business that comes up in Google search for your same keywords and phrases? What’s Your USP? Before you can start marketing your business, you need to identify what your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) is. What
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Besides St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness, what else is happening in March? Here are national and global observance and awareness days which will more than likely be trending on Twitter. These are just some of the observance and awareness days. For the full list, visit these sites: These calendars offer some links to details
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Every business that is going to market itself on social media needs a cohesive, strategic plan. Marketing on social media without a plan is like driving a Ferrari in first gear! There are certain steps you need to take to have an effective social media strategy. If you jump in without a strategic plan, you’ll
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No! Well, it depends. I know a lot of social media marketing service providers are going to disagree with me, but here’s my philosophy on outsourcing… Hiring an outsider to manage your company’s social media marketing is like hiring a salesperson and sending them to talk to your potential customers without training them! In my
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Since the start of the social media marketing revolution, customer service has been real-time. People are likelier to tweet a question or post a complaint on Facebook before picking up the phone. Seriously, when was the last time you talked to a live person when calling customer service or tech support? At least within the
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Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results. We all know the definition of insanity. Then why are you doing social media marketing without checking your analytics and insights? During the first week of each month, you should review the previous month’s analytics on your website, as well as, the insights
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