This is paraphrased from a recent phone call, perhaps you will recognise the sentiment behind it. “I don’t get it, why do I need these accounts online? I just want a website!” Familiar? My reply when faced with the inevitable question about using the web for business, is always… “Why do you want a website?” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]