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In The Thick Of Social Media
May 15th
Even in our in-person conversations we use social media!
Well the time has come. I’ve finally had to sit down and start learning how to use social media for my budding business. It’s a daunting task for someone getting onboard late in the game. I realize that I should have made this a common practice several years ago, but at that time, since I didn’t like social media much (and still don’t), I just couldn’t see that it had any potential. Especially Twitter. Who wants to write just one sentence and send it to a bunch of people. Well only several More >
Where To Reach The Younger Crowd
Oct 7th
With young adults being a major purchasing power these days, it’s important to engage them. A recent meeting with the 20-something crowd helped us to realize that we were spending our time and money in the wrong direction.
Emails are pretty much a dead end these days. So, sending out newsletters or email ads will only reach the older crowd, who don’t change and adapt as quickly. Social media really is the way to reach them, through Facebook, Twitter and texting. Since texting isn’t something businesses have gotten into yet, being able to attract them through other social media is the More >
Social Media For Small Businesses
Apr 11th
Social media is so critical in today’s marketplace that I’m delving into it again and again to give you as much help as possible in creating a social media presence that will bring you many happy customers/clients.
Social media experts say you should start a blog. This gives you a place to express your ideas, opinions, and thoughts on your business or field. This gives people the sense that you are a real person and they get to know you.
If you don’t have a Twitter account, get one. If you do fill our your profile fully. Include a short, and funny More >
4 Steps To Social Media Success
Mar 7th
You don’t make money with social media. You make money by doing business with people that know, like, and trust you. So how do you create that trust?
Here are four steps to help you use social media effectively. First, find people who are interested in what you have to offer, through one of the big social sites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter.
Then make sure you deliver quality content, not commercials. Create videos (YouTube) or write articles (Ezine), make mini web sites, or lenses (Squidoo). Start a blog or set up a hub page. Do how-to or FAQ videos, to More >
Tips for Social Media
Jan 16th
Watched a video about social media on CNET- TV, the Reporter’s Roundtable. Had a couple of social media experts on. Most of the talk was aimed at looking at large businesses and how they deal with social media. However, at the end the host asked the two guests for their best tips.
Be consistent, said the first guest. Across all social media you should look as much the same as possible. Use the same avatar and name. If you change things with each media site is creates a disconnect with your followers.
The second recommended signing up with a company that offers More >
Being Social To Get More Business
Dec 12th
Social media savvy is almost a must these days. Seems everyone is Twittering or Facebooking about something. Many young people have grown up with this as a normal part of everyday life.
Those of us who predate computers sometimes find new concepts like social media confusing. We don’t really know how to communicate effectively using a tool that will only allows us to write 150 words or less. We find getting hundreds of messages a day tiresome. The communication seems shallow and trivial most of the time. Sometimes we end up sending messages to people by accident, when we meant to More >