This article is part of an ongoing series, inspired by Gary Vaynerchuk, to show Halifax businesses the variety of leads they’re missing out on by not using Twitter search. If you’re not finding leads on Twitter, you’re probably not looking in the right place. Let’s talk about using the Twitter search tool. The Twitter search … Read more
In just a few minutes I found many business leads on Twitter… and all were in the Halifax area. If you complain that Twitter isn’t helping you find business, perhaps you need to be more proactive.
A self-defined social media expert is sitting in your office. They’re talking circle around you and you need to know what questions to ask? Pull up this article.
Do you have a Twitter strategy for who you will follow (or follow back) with your business Twitter account? If not, it’s time for you to consider the ramifications of willy-nilly following (which *is* a Twitter strategy in itself, I suppose). Savvy Twitter users are checking out your profile before they decide to follow you. One of the things they may be checking is who you are following–it gives them an idea of the kind of information you are interested in and might share.
I really got my knickers in a knot yesterday when I saw someone promoting himself as some kind of social media superstar. This person claims to have the largest Facebook following for his industry in Atlantic Canada. Well, I *HAD* to go check that out. Sure enough, this page, for a local service in a … Read more
With all the new businesses starting up in Halifax we’re seeing more and more local businesses join Facebook and Twitter. In turn, I seem to be getting more and more questions about the best way to set up a Facebook business page. Even more disturbing to me is when I hear that another social media … Read more
It’s tempting to set up automated direct messages (DMs) on Twitter for a variety of reasons: to thank people for following, to promote something, or to spam someone. Assuming you’re a legitimate business and not a spammer, I know you’re looking for ways to make it easier to do social media for your business. Unfortunately, … Read more
It’s commonplace now for conferences and awards shows to be “live tweeted” by attendees and for that activity to be encouraged by the organizers. Sure it’s fun for those of us stuck at home to follow along as friends and colleagues win awards or heckle a speaker, or maybe pick up a few wise words from a great sold out speaker, but have you considered the benefits to your business or event?
I often am asked to give advice for non-profits and charities on how to use the various social networks to promote their cause or raise more funds. I don’t have the secret sauce, but there are a few things any NPO can do to improve its chances. What the NPO Staff Can Do Provide good … Read more
That’s right… ANYONE. The next time someone says “Twitter is just a bunch of nonsense” I want you to share a link to this post. Here’s an example of someone looking for a freakin’ floor waxer on Twitter. And you know what? Within two hours he had a recommendation for one and a reply from … Read more
