Too busy to blog? Try social sharing.

If you have to look up your login username and password to post to your blog, you’re not blogging often enough!  That happens to me from time to time. Get in the habit of posting once a week.  I have no doubt that there is news to share for your business, industry, interest.  It’s so […]

3 Helpful Facebook How-tos — “Oh, that’s how you do it!”

Ahhh, Facebook…There are so many nuances with using Facebook and they change almost weekly.  Don’t you just wish there was an 800-number you could call sometimes?!  And digging through the FAQs and Help sections can get tedious.  Well I’m here to help.  Here are 3 Helpful Facebook How-tos that will make your social media life more […]

Twitter Analytics

Twitter Analytics

Twitter Analytics.  Do you cringe when you hear that?  I do!  I love to look at my “stats” on Facebook, my website (Google Analytics) and Twitter too.  But who has the time to study what it all means and how to actually apply it to your marketing strategy? Let’s face it, if you have new followers […]

Periscope

Periscope…As if we need another social media platform!

So I just watched my first “scope” — that’s the cool lingo for a live streaming video on Periscope.  It all started with a tweet from one of my mutual followers that read: “Ten minutes until my live Periscope…”  I thought, great, I’ll see what all the Periscope-hoopla is about.  So I jump over to […]

5 Places to Find New Content to Post on Your Facebook Page

I am writing today to share a great blog post from Andrea Vahl.  When you can’t come up with your own content, or don’t have the time, there are some great resources out there to get you going.  Sharing is part of a successful social media marketing strategy.  Here are the five resources: Feedly Post Planner […]

20 Great Things to Post on Facebook

Having a hard time coming up with post ideas for Facebook?  Look no further.  Here are 20 Great Things to Post on Facebook: Share a great blog post you’ve recently read. Share a great blog post you’ve recently written. Tell your fans about a new product. Offer your fans a discount on their next purchase. […]

Social Media Manager School

I think I’ve mentioned before, I am a life-long student — and thrive on learning new things.   So here’s to another learning adventure complete! I finally finished my studies at Andrea Vahl (aka Grandma Mary) and Phylis Khare’s Social Media Manager School.  I won’t mention how long ago I enrolled, but this self-paced online school […]

Google My Business

Google My Business is a no brainer for businesses of any size.  It can be particularly helpful for local businesses so they can be found in search and on maps.  Google walks you through the entire process and it’s free.  Start today.  (If you want someone to do it for you, just let me know; […]

3 Facebook News Feed Changes: What Marketers Need To Know

I love to get Mari Smith’s email on Fridays!  It’s always full of great tips and information.  This week she shared 3 Facebook News Feed Changes: What Marketers Need to Know. Are you a marketer?  You are if you own your own business.  You are if you manage marketing for your boss.  You are if […]

Social Media Examiner's SMMW

7 Takeaways From Social Media Marketing World 2015

Last month, Social Media Marketing World 2015 brought together the greats in the industry as well as thousands hungry for tips, tricks and lots of networking. Hosting each year by @SocialMediaExaminer, this San Diego event always has some great content, much of which is shared in the weeks and months following the convention. Take a […]