Being able to post on both Twitter and a Facebook page at the same time can be a great time-saver for the small business owner. So instead of logging onto each social media platform to post your latest special offer, useful link or snippet of news, there are tools that allow you to post to […]
It’s fairly typical of the climate we are in at the moment that small to medium sized businesses are looking to market themselves online in new ways, to help with the acquisition of customers. Blogging is often the first thing they try, based on advice from experts that this activity enhances SEO opportunity; meaning more traffic to your […]
Online reviews are a great way of amplifying your positive word-of-mouth Online reviews aren’t just for hotels, holidays and Hollywood movies anymore – people are sharing their opinions on businesses big, medium and small. It’s becoming the norm for people to tap away on their keyboard in order to let their feelings be known after […]
The question “what time of day is best to post messages on Twitter” is one lots of people ask once they’ve set up and account and have started to get to grips with the platform. You can fire out tweets whenever you like, but sometimes it can seem like you are shouting from the rooftops […]
I thought I’d compile a list of answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about using Twitter for your business I’ve heard recently. Twitter – perhaps more than the other social media sites – can seem a little daunting at first because of its “unspoken rules” and heavy use of symbols and abbreviations. […]
Just set up a profile on Facebook for your business? Here are the answers to ten frequently asked questions. Will everyone who has liked my page see my updates? This is the general rule. However, Facebook does use an algorithm to decide whether to display your update in fans’ news feeds, depending in their level […]
More and more small businesses are discovering just how easy it is to create a profile for their company on Facebook – using something referred to as a Facebook page. In just a few clicks, your business can be found on Facebook – so it’s a job that can be done if you have just […]
Here is a quick ‘To Do’ list for social media marketing to get you started. Establish a starting point Define a strategy Match the medium with the message Avoid the common mistakes small business owners make when embarking into social media for the first time Know the relevance of blogging Which social media sites and […]
In today’s world of online social circles it’s hard to imagine any business not joining the universal scramble for a free soapbox to a wider audience. Yet many small businesses don’t see how they can benefit from social media. Not everyone has had their eyes opened by the massive opportunities for engagement and new business […]
Brief tips for getting started with social marketing. What is it? And does it matter to small and medium-sized businesses? Or is it just another here today, gone tomorrow trend created by marketing consultants? Here are the basics to help you get started. What is social media marketing? The term ‘social media marketing’ is a bit […]