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Social Media Myths Busted

I have come to understand that you only understand that which you have an express interest in understanding. Thus, I do not understand quantum physics, the legal aspects of a corporate takeover, or dog people (Cats rule, dogs drool. #SorryNotSorry). Similarly, many small business owners simply do not have the express interest in truly understanding the complexities of social media. Some simply want it to bring in the money and others just want someone else to handle it. This leads to a lot of misunderstanding about social media in general. Here are some of my favourite social media myths.

Spring Twirp

Finding Leads on Twitter: Spring Edition

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. With the nicer weather finally upon us, lots of people are getting off their computers (and Twitter) and getting outside. Or doing work around the house. After … Read more

Live Tweeting Superbowl 48: Winners and Losers

While I watched the game, and flipped through the US commercials online, I was also following the #SB48 discussions on Twitter, through a real-time stream in my Hootsuite dashboard–this is one of the reasons I love Hootsuite. Every once in a while, a brand tweet would break the monotony of the Broncos hate or the Seahawks gloating. Unfortunately, not all of the hashtag hijacking was relevant, or well done.

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Twirp's Tips for Twitter

We understand that starting out on a new social network can be daunting, especially Twitter. Over the past few years we've written a few posts to help you learn the ropes; Like how to choose your Twitter handle and who you should follow, talking to people, hashtags and more!  To make it even easier for … Read more

Finding leads on Twitter

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. Well readers, it’s that time again! The world (or at least Halifax) has finally recovered from the holidays and are back to their regular, Tweeting ways. In … Read more

Finding Leads on Twitter: Christmas Edition

Happy holidays, readers! 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. The Twitterverse is alive with sounds of the Holidays… and you know what that means! It’s time to check up on all of the … Read more

Finding leads on Twitter

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. Twitter is often times the land of missed opportunity. Seldom do we think we should head to Twitter to drum up some new clients or customers … Read more

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