I had a question over on Facebook a couple of weeks ago and a variation popped up again by email earlier today… What’s your thoughts on scheduled tweets? The question on Facebook continued: I use scheduled tweets to keep engaged with people (which then auto post to my FB wall as well) I do try […]
5 Irritating Social Media Practices – Don’t Be A Social Outcast!
Social media, it’s a minefield isn’t it. When you first start out using social media for business it can be a bit overwhelming, people give all sorts of conflicting advice too. Don’t worry about it! There are no rules… No rules, but there are some really irritating social media practices that people fall into without […]
Social Media Apps – Who’s Lurking In Your Accounts?
You know how it goes. You join a few social networks and before you know it, you’re approving apps left and right. Social media apps can be very useful and a simple way to get things done. Do you know what social media apps you have lurking doing nothing for months but collecting your data? […]
Are You Trying Too Hard With Your Social Media Marketing?
We all want to get noticed online and social media marketing is the current fashion. We’re promised masses of sales by simply setting up a few accounts on whatever social site is the latest craze… Welcome to the social media marketing race The first hurdle is getting followers, likers and connections. You join the race […]
Facebook Timeline For Local Business Pages – 5 Important Things You Need To Know
Facebook are rolling out their timeline for fan pages this month. It’s quite a big change and for now is optional. Facebook will switch over from the old fan page to the timeline on 31st March 2012. Once you have made the switch you can’t “get rid” of the Facebook timeline – so take some […]
Why Using Social Media For Business Isn’t Working For You
So, you decide to start using social media for business. You set up an account or two – maybe even half a dozen… The promised magic didn’t happen. You were broadcasting to a vast emptiness. Perhaps you ran out of things to say. Either way, you come to the conclusion that social media is not […]
What Is Social Media? Your Business Needs Interaction Online
What is Social Media? My sister asked me this question over the weekend. Well, her exact words were, “What is social media? Is it Facebook and stuff?” That question was quickly followed by something along the lines of, “In business, why would you want to be poked? I’ve been told I should be on LinkedIn, […]