A small business owner once asked me, “Should I follow back everyone who follows me on social media?” It depends. Let me explain. Each Social Media Network is Different… They each have their own culture. What’s fine to do in one may be a no-no in another. Here’s a rundown of the following best practices. […]
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Technology – you can’t live without it, and sometimes it just doesn’t work as it should. We’ve all had computers crash and Internet connections die on us. So what do you do when technology doesn’t work right? I taught a client how to share her boss’s blog posts with Sendible, and one time she emailed
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If you’re just starting with marketing your business on social media or if you’ve had your accounts set up but haven’t been using them, you need to spend some time up front building your social media following. Besides growing your following, posting on social media now helps you get noticed by the AI Answer Bots!
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The two most misunderstood social media networks are X (formerly Twitter) and Pinterest. If you’ve watched any of my older videos or taken any of my social media marketing classes, I liken the social networks to cars. X is like a sports car – fast, newsy, it’s life in 280 characters or less. It’s great
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LinkedIn is way more than a place for job seekers to network and find jobs. If that’s the last time you used it, then you’re missing out on a powerful tool. Having a completed profile with updated information, as well as a company profile page for your business, increases your trust and credibility factor immensely.
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Sure, you want to save money, but outsourcing outside of the U.S. may cost you big time in the long run! What am I talking about? Outsourcing your website, graphics, blog, and/or social media design/implementation services. It starts with your marketing budget. It’s tight, but you know you have to have an online presence with
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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 hashtags still matter in social media posts? Yes, they do! But their use and effectiveness have changed over the years. All of the social media networks use them — even YouTube and Pinterest! Use them consistently to brand your social media posts. Naturally, it helps to have a strategy. You can create your own
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What do you want to be known for? In other words, what’s your brand? Your Personal Brand is your Reputation When you step into an elevator with another person — a stranger, wouldn’t it be nice if that person said, “Hey aren’t you the _____ lady/guy?” That happened to me some time ago. “Aren’t you
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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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