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Mac&Ernie’s marketing, social media and customer experience blog.
You’re going to find a lot of marketing and social media gold tips in this blog. Find more by following Mac&Ernie on social media. If you’ve arrived here looking for answers, try searching the site to find them or simply browse the blog posts.
How to repost content in Instagram
If you're taking screen shots and dropping them into your Instagram feed or using an app with an intrusive watermark, you'll want to read this post. How to repost in Instagram and the etiquette.
If AI Optimisation (AIO) is the evolution of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), what does this mean? How can small businesses catch up?
If you’ve been hearing the term AIO in conjunction with SEO lately, you’re not imagining it–it’s a thing. This article explains what AI Optimisation is in the context of search engines and social media and gives tips for small business wanting to increase their discoverability online.
'Confirm Shaming' and other marketing practices that give me (and probably your customers) the ick!
You may not have heard this term, but I bet it’s been used on you before. I think it’s important to understand how to not fall into the trap of unethical marketing practices as a consumer, but also as a business.
How to convert your Meta Business Suite into a Meta Business Portfolio (and why you should do it).
Here’s a step-by-step guide to transitioning your Meta Business Suite account into Meta Business Portfolio to secure your assets and safely manage access by third-parties and employees.
A guide to supporting Australian Made and local businesses all year round
I think shopping local should always start with “could I?” rather than “I should” because it can be a little harder to do. That said, the month of May is Australian-Made month and a good chance to check in on your habits. I’ve put together a stack of ways to support local with less effort in this blog.
Navigating the use of the ‘Anzac’ Brand in marketing: rules, missteps, and best practices
Thinking of branding your special treat, fun run or sale using the word ‘Anzac’? Before you hit go, there are some very important things you should know about this word, its significance and legal uses.
Understanding the difference between ‘price’ and value’–a quick guide for small businesses
If you’re struggling to price your products or services and want to understand how ‘value’ and ‘values’ play a role in decision-making, you’ll find this blog a very useful read.
Spark conversation and connection - a guide to conversational marketing
If you’re scouring social media and the internet for trends or ways to get ahead with your marketing in 2024, you may have come across phrases like ‘authentic marketing’ and ‘starting conversations’ or conversation over conversion’. One of the ways to achieve this is through ‘conversational marketing’, something you may already be doing. To be more intentional
Tell-tale signs of AI content and how small businesses can avoid them and stay authentic
With all the current chatter about AI-generated content, you may find yourself overwhelmed by discussions on spotting it and feeling nervous about your own usage. But don’t worry! Using these powerful tools to enhance your writing is perfectly fine. In this article, I’ll share essential tips to refine your content before hitting post.
Hopecore - a marketing trend perfect for small local businesses and community organisations
What is Hopecore marketing and how can you use this wonderful direction to create content that inspires, uplifts and ultimately connects your customers or clients to you? I’m glad you asked 😉
No budget? No problem: Creating a marketing plan for your small business when you have limited funds
Are you a small business owner feeling overwhelmed by all of the marketing advice out there? Are you trying to get by on free tips, challenges and relentless emails? You can do more with less, here’s how.
Avoiding the greenwashing trap: A guide for small businesses
What is “greenwashing” and how can you be a sustainable and eco-conscious business without unintentionally misleading your customers and damaging your brand.
How to know if your social media is working for you
Small businesses across Australia often struggle to understand how to measure their social media success. With so much time and often money spent in these platforms, it's a good idea to keep track of how your efforts actually contribute to your business goals. In this article I break down the jargon and give practical tips for measuring your social media ROI.
A guide to organising and managing your ideas
We all get ideas, but what you do with them when they arrive can be central to your success, especially in small business. Ideas can save us time, make us better or stronger. Ideas are also really important in marketing and content creation. Here are three ways I manage and organise my ideas so I don’t lose them as quickly as they appear.
How creating marketing audience personas or avatars can lead to more effective social media and marketing content
This blog post and free workbook will give you the focus and direction to understand and develop the characteristics and personas of your ideal audience - a secret weapon in creating successful marketing content.
Three ways to use marketing to get through tough economic times (like now)
If you’re a small business that’s feeling the pinch right now, you’re definitely not alone. Here are three positive actions you can take to reshape and re-target your business to get it back on track.
What small businesses should know about the 30% Apple fees coming to Meta’s boosted posts
If you use the Meta apps on your phone to boost posts, you should be aware of this.
The most inspirational business women in Bass Coast and Gippsland (Herald Sun article)
I’m feeling pretty chuffed to have been included in this article and share some of my thoughts on business success.
How to block those annoying Facebook Page deletion messages
Sick to death of your Facebook inbox getting filled with ‘page deletion’ threats and spammy messages? Here’s a quick and easy way to send them straight to your spam folder without annoying you first.
Why SMART goals are a secret weapon for small business marketing
SMART goals aren’t a secret - far from it, but if you set them up properly and stick to them, they could be your secret weapon in this ever-changing marketing and social media landscape. Let me tell you how and why.