Anita Kirkbride 
It’s time to revive your business networking strategy. And I don’t mean boring in-person events with awkward handshakes. Today I want to chat about the art of networking through social media. Take a sip of your coffee and read through these tips for small business networking on social media.
Brand awareness is also about the feelings and associations consumers have towards your brand. It’s the emotional and psychological relationship your customers have with your business. Think of it as the difference between recognizing a face in a crowd and knowing that person’s story, quirks, and favorite cake flavor.
Discover the strategic roadmap for small businesses to conquer the social media landscape. Explore 15 essential objectives that transcend sales, empowering your brand to connect, engage, and thrive in the digital realm. Unlock the potential of social media for your small business today.
Instagram Threads App has the social media world all a-titter (decidedly not a-Twitter). We haven’t seen this much excitement about a new platform since live video streaming app Periscope hit the interwebs. There are two types of people on Threads right now: those who are diving in, redistributing content and creating new relationships; and those who are too overwhelmed by the thought of a new platform. Here’s the best news you’ll hear all day about Instagram Threads: whenever a new platform comes along flawsomeness reigns supreme!
Short-form video marketing has become a powerful tool for small businesses to reach their target audience and increase sales. With the rise of TikTok, and similar features on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest, businesses can easily create and share engaging videos that capture the attention of potential customers. If you haven’t yet added short-form video to your social media strategy, hopefully by the end of this blog post you’ll see why it’s all the rage for small businesses.
One-click content is any piece of content that can be consumed entirely within a single click or tap. This can take many forms, such as a blog post that is displayed in its entirety on a social media platform, or a video that plays within a single frame on a website. The goal of one-click content is to remove barriers to engagement by providing users with the entirety of the piece of content within one click of seeing it.
Peacocks are known for their ability to adapt to their environment, whether it’s in the jungle, desert, or the suburbs of Los Angeles. (I was floored to find out peacocks are wild, like pigeons, in California.) Similarly, your social media strategy needs to adapt to changes in the digital landscape, whether it’s algorithms updates, an emerging platform, or your own personal needs. By being flexible and adaptable, you can stay ahead of the curve and remain relevant to your audience.
After a long hiatus spent fighting the inner demons (well, more like slugs, really) and dominating the world of Farmville 2: Country Escape, I’m finally ready to return to the squirrelly world of social media.
Down with kitschy, cutesy, space-wasting gifts that get donated or recycled as soon as they’re received. Give your entrepreneurial friends and clients something they’ll really enjoy! Of course, everyone has their personal preferences, and these are mine (and a few suggestions from other small business owners).
I just spent the better part of an afternoon researching and writing a blog post. I don’t feel like spending all the time that’s required to properly promote the post to get the most traction from it. (Hey…it happens sometimes… #Flawsome and all.) So here is my list of the bare minimum of things you have to do to promote your blog when you’re in a hurry.
