Last year, I wrote a post about the 10 Most Over Used “buzzwords” on LinkedIn Profiles. Apparently no one read it, because “creative” topped the list again this year: Creative Organizational Effective Motivated Extensive Experience Track Record Innovative Responsible Analytical Problem Solving This is why people hate updating their LinkedIn profile, or updating their resume. [...]
The end of the year is approaching which means we are headed towards a new year and new social media marketing trends. What are these trends and how will they impact your business? We know social media marketing has become more common over the past several years and it looks as if this trend will [...]
It has become increasingly common for small businesses to use social media as a means of getting their name out to the public. Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn are among the social media outlets most commonly used. With millions of people using social media how do you know which businesses to follow or like? Quality or Quantity? [...]
Do you ever wonder what happens to the cute babies and funny kids who become internet memes? With so many people freely sharing their pictures on the internet, there is an almost endless source of material. But how do the parents feel about it? Do the kids grow up knowing they’re famous? For some kids, [...]
One of the biggest misconceptions about social media is that every company should do it because it’s free. While it is free to sign up, to make a profile, and to make updates, maintaining a social media presence takes time and effort. And as Benjamin Franklin said, “Remember that time is money.” What do you [...]
As I’m scrolling through my Twitter stream in the morning, I’m usually bombarded by tweets about social media… “How to make social media work for you!” “5 tips to improve you social media skills!” “The social media secrets they don’t want you to know!” So I was somewhat stopped in my tracks this morning when [...]
Lots of small businesses (including our clients) are asking how they should be using Facebook to market their business. First of all, Facebook isn’t suited for every kind of business. The first thing you should do is your homework; research some of your competitors and see if they are using Facebook. If they are, take [...]
We’ve wondered that too. That’s why a recent article from AdAge really caught my attention.