Recently I was asked whether social media marketing could guarantee sales. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that social media marketing will have people flooding in the front door. But if you take a look at these statistics, you will begin to understand the power social media has on purchasing behavior. If you can create a […] Read more…
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Top 3 Tools to Improve your Local Online Marketing
Everyone is on the internet, which is just wonderful! But you’re not looking to reach everyone. No, you’re a local business and you have a very specific target market that you’re looking to reach. So how do you get your message to the right people online? At times it feels like no one cares about […] Read more…
Small Business Social Media Fails and Words of Wisdom
I hate to be a Negative Nancy, but one of my earliest blog posts touched on a few of these points, and I think it’s important to address them further. It’s important to talk about it because once we know what’s wrong, we can fix it and improve. Here are the mistakes I see small […] Read more…
How to Choose an Online Marketing Professional for Your Business
There are so many people out there claiming to be online marketing experts, so how do you choose? Here are some questions to ask before moving forward. Read more…
Perfecting The Social Media Post
Think about it: are your Facebook posts and tweets REALLY great? If your posts aren’t capturing someone’s attention, then there’s no point in posting or tweeting at all. Here are some things to think about next time you go to update your social networks. 1. Timing: Do you know what time your fans are on […] Read more…
New Jersey Small Businesses: Go Social or Go Home
New Jersey is comprised of an estimated 766,323 small businesses. As I look at Facebook and Twitter accounts from local New Jersey businesses, I cringe a little. I see Twitter accounts that have the same update go out every single day. Facebook contests hosted right on the Facebook wall and not through a 3rd party […] Read more…
Why Social Media is Beneficial to Small Businesses
More and more consumers are “buying local” now, which means small businesses have to bring their A-Game. Why do consumers enjoy buying local? I like to think it’s because people appreciate the quality of the product and services. Why spend fifteen dollars on a crappy pasta dish from a chain restaurant, when you could spend […] Read more…
Social Media Marketing: Outsourcing Vs. Doing It Yourself
I speak to a lot of small business owners who tell me they are managing their social media themselves. Before you go the “do it yourself” route, you may want to read on. Outsourcing Social Media Marketing Experience Who would you rather have fix your sink – your accountant, or a plumber? Just like you […] Read more…