First of all, I absolutely love this topic. Again and again I cover this as it is a concern for lots of professionals such as you and I out there. We see that members of our target market are using social sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube like crazy…but how can I get involved […]
Read MoreWant to Market on Social Media? Do This First!
18Jul
A question I am asked again and again is how does the team at The Go! Agency come up with a social media marketing strategy for our clients. It’s one of those questions that I wish there was a direct answer to – as I know so many of you out there are eager to […]
Read MoreIs Hootsuite Right For My Business?
16Jul
For many of you marketing your businesses on social media, you know there are many other tools you can utilize to effectively keep on top of your daily social media marketing commitments. Third-party tools are available for free, or a small charge, and can help you do everything from schedule posts to find influential people […]
Read MoreWhat You Need to Ask Before Outsourcing Your Social Media Marketing Campaign
15Jul
(This blog has been reprinted courtesy of Doctor’s Life Magazine CLICK HERE TO VIEW IT ONLINE). In my last two installments of “Your Social Media Prescription” we discussed “Social Media 101” – getting your online marketing efforts up and running, and “The Cost of Social Media” – showing you the pros and cons, as well […]
Read MoreEver Get Locked Out of Your Facebook Account? Easy Access Tips!
12Jul
For so many businesses in this increasingly overwhelming online climate, access to usernames and passwords can make or break your business. You have to login to do everything from transferring money from your bank account to paying your electric bill. At times I am actually amazed at how many login/password combos that I actually remember […]
Read More“Hey, Your Links Aren’t Working!” – How to Avoid This and Other Social Media Pitfalls
8Jul
There is nothing worse than being called out by your target audience for a broken link, mis-spelling or grammatical mistake on one of your social media updates or profiles. The obvious way to avoid this would be to proof-read and double check all of the links and content before you post. But what happens when […]
Read MoreHow to Schedule a Status Update on Your Facebook Business Page
27Jun
Automation is one of those subjects that kicks up the dander with some some social media marketers. In some cases, I’m one of those marketers – rolling my eyes at obviously automated responses. But in other cases, I think they are absolutely fine. Here’s why. My rule when it comes to social media automation, is […]
Read MoreFacebook Page Creation 101: The First Steps to Get Started
26Jun
If you have not already created a page for your business on Facebook, then today is the day! You’ve probably been kicking around the idea for some time now and are ready, but maybe you are so unfamiliar with how Facebook works that the whole process is extremely daunting. That’s where I come in. I […]
Read MoreStep-By-Step: How to Do a Competitive Analysis on Social Media
24Jun
One of the things I tell prospective clients, as well as those interested in exploring the value of social media marketing for their company, is that one of the most important reasons to become involved with the social media world is to keep, or gain, a competitive edge over your competition. I’ve spoken before about […]
Read MoreQuick Admin Set-Up Tips for Your Facebook Business Page
21Jun
Setting up a Facebook Page for the first time can be a slightly confusing endeavor. If you have just decided that you are going to throw your marketing hat into the Facebook ring, there are many aspects of proper page setup that you are going to have to know. On the front end (your visible […]
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