When you’re looking to boost your Twitter following, it’s tempting to want to make it happen overnight. Nobody wants to have 43 followers when you could buy thousands all at once, right? However, buying followers or resorting to other black-hat tactics simply won’t get you
Think about the last time you went to a social event where you engaged with people you didn’t know. Were there any guests you found to be particularly memorable? If so, I’d venture to guess that you remember these people for one or more of
If you have a love-hate relationship with online reviews, that’s completely understandable. On the one hand, you have loyal fans who rave about your business, and on the other, you have disgruntled customers who have a bone to pick. Either way, online reviews are an essential component of every
It’s no secret that social media trends shift quickly, sometimes before you even realize they’ve come and gone. So I can’t promise you that all of the following trends will stay relevant. However, I can say with confidence that this is where you can expect
We often talk about leveraging social media to boost a brand’s reputation, customer base and connection with its audience. But let’s not forget about the importance of building a personal brand as well. People are more likely to buy from people they trust, and social media
Recently, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed when I came across a post by an acquaintance of mine who is a business owner. He was expressing disdain at a Yelp review left by a customer, and rather defensively, I might add. This post was on
Those who know me know that I’m quite fond of the proper use of the English language. Yes, I am that person who notices typos, errant apostrophes, commas where there should be periods, and incorrect word usage such as “there” when it should be “they’re” or “their.”
Have you ever thought about starting a blog but stopped short anytime you sat down to write? Whether due to other distractions, procrastination or just plain old writer’s block, there will always be times when the words don’t flow freely from your fingertips. I can
This is not a post telling you all the things you’re doing wrong on social media. Nor is it a list of things you should be doing to increase your social presence. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, I’ll tell you what we
Competition isn’t a bad thing in business. It keeps you on your toes, allows you to improve continually, and gives you a chance to see what works and what doesn’t with your target audience. Social media has made it easier than ever to research your competition
