Measuring ROI – Some thoughts
Measuring ROI of any marketing effort can be more difficult than measurements in other areas of a business. You can usually measure quite accurately how many dollars were spent on a particular project. You can measure the number of units produced per day or the number of employee sick days. You can measure your sales [...]
Don’t overlook LinkedIn
For many Net Socialites LinkedIn is one of those “also-ran” sites. It’s reputation as a job-search site causes many to overlook it in favor of more sexy, pure-social sites. But for both individuals and businesses that want to establish a business presence online or build their reputation, LinkedIn should be included in their social toolbox. [...]
Five reasons to use Facebook for business
Facebook takes a lot of heat these days–often deservedly. But sometimes that criticism echoes much of the criticism leveled at Apple, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. Once a company reaches the top of the heap they become an easy target for everyone who thinks they could do it better. None of this makes Facebook any less [...]
Seven reasons to hire a social media manager
This post is self-serving to the extreme. I intend to make the case for why you should hire me. Or someone else. The point is, if you plan to use Social Media in your business, you should consider a social media manager. Why? To quote Lucy, from Peanuts, I’ll give you five reasons! Unlike Lucy, [...]
What’s the big deal about Social Media?
You’ve probably been hearing for some time now that your business simply must get into Social Media. You’ve probably been asking yourself (and no one else, lest they think you out-dated) “Why?!” Let me answer that. You don’t! There, I’ve said it, and I hope I’m not the only one who will. You can have [...]
What is Social Media?
Social Media refers to Internet technologies that allow for individuals to interact with other individuals, groups, and businesses in an immediate, personal way. It allows people to create networks of people with whom they want to interact, in a way they most want to interact with them. Social Media platforms include sites such as Facebook, [...]
My new site is coming!
Please be patient, and check back soon! I’m in the processes of reworking this site to match my new vision for what your business could become with the help of social media. I want to be your partner in getting your business out there and interacting with your customers. If you need help mastering social [...]