Posts about social media marketing including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and other social media sites. I particularly speak about using social media for coaches, consultants, course creators and other heart centered entrepreneurs.
I’ve been seeing a disturbing trend on LinkedIn; a trend that is making me angry. People are starting their relationship with me by lying. Let me backtrack. LinkedIn has a much more rigid code of conduct than other social networking sites. On Twitter you can start following anyone you want: celebrities, politicians, brands, random strangers. […]
Don’t lie to me on LinkedIn (or anywhere else) Read More »
Earlier this month LinkedIn announced it had added a new feature to the site. You can now reorganize your profile. Sections you would like to highlight can now be moved to the top of your profile simply and easily. How is this helpful? If you are a recent graduate with work experience not related to
Using LinkedIn: Reorganizing your profile Read More »
Still not convinced social media marketing will provide a reasonable return on investment? Please watch this video. I think you’ll find the statistics and examples thought provoking at the very least. Already convinced social media is a must-have part of your marketing plan? This video will provide some inspiration and motivation to keep going. Please
Social Media: ROI? Read More »
A Facebook Fan Page is a great way to market and promote yourself or your business on Facebook. Fan pages are the only part of Facebook that is fully indexed by Google. While from your personal page you can only send messages to 2o people at a time, you can send announcements to everyone who
How to Create a Facebook Fan Page Read More »
Twitter has added a new feature, lists. You can create lists of people you want to follow. People on your Twitter list do not have to be people you are following on Twitter. This is an interesting feature, but many people are wondering what to do with lists on Twitter. Here are some ideas. Experts
The Top 8 Ways to Use Twitter lists Read More »
With Twitter being in the news so often, many people are curious and ready to give it a try. Getting started on Twitter is easy. Go to Twitter.com, create a username for yourself, enter a password, and get started. Include a thumbnail photo, a short bio (160 characters), and a link to your website. If
Using Twitter: how to get started Read More »
People using Facebook for business often ask “should I have a fan page or should I have a group?” Many people suggest that you should do both, however, if you have limited time to devote Facebook it is probably a good idea to choose one to start. Here is a list of differences between fan
Facebook Fan Page vs Facebook Group: What’s the Difference? Read More »
I just watched a YouTube video by TweetDeck about their new version. I’ve been using TweetDeck for a while to manage my Twitter account and I already thought the previous update was a huge improvement. But version 0.32 just blew my mind. I could barely wait to get the update. Some of the new features
On Twitter? Get the new TweetDeck Read More »
Many small business owners view social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter as an exciting new shortcut for marketing their business. They think social media magical solution; if they sign up customers will flock to their website or store front. It’s as if marketing no longer has to be work. Well I hate to
The biggest secret for using social media Read More »
If you are using Facebook and have a business, you need to consider creating a fan page for your business. What’s a fan page? Facebook originally created fan pages to allow celebrities and large corporations to connect with more people. After all, your personal profile only allows you to connect to 5,000 people. Stars like
Seven reasons you need a Facebook fan page Read More »