Blog posts

Is Facebook really dead?

I get asked a lot if Facebook is dead or if it’s worth using anymore. Of course I look at each situation differently, but on the whole my answer is “no Facebook is not dead, you’ve just put it in a coma”. So if that’s you, what can you do to unlock the power of Facebook and breathe life back into your page? Here are ten easy steps.

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How to run a successful competition on Facebook and Instagram

You want to run a competition on social media; but how does it work? What are the rules on Facebook and Instagram? Don’t worry - I’ve got you covered. This step-by-step guide will teach you everything you need to know.

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Social media marketing Erika McInerney Social media marketing Erika McInerney

Don’t mention the C-word.

I’ve been noticing a bit of a pattern across the Facebook-owned channels over the past few months. Clients coming to me with a big drop in reach and engagement, wondering why, when they haven’t really changed anything.

Don’t get me wrong, those algorithms are incredibly unpredictable at times BUT there is one thing that has started to stand out as a pattern.

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Erika McInerney Erika McInerney

Why you should stop worrying about Facebook vanity metrics.

It’s important to add a little measurement and reflection into your social media marketing strategy. Learning what works and what doesn’t can be crucial to your success in these channels. But are you focusing on the wrong metrics? Read on to find out what vanity metrics are and why you could be letting them distract you.

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Erika McInerney Erika McInerney

Facebook Events - a quick guide to getting it right

Using Facebook Events can have some great advantages when promoting an event, sale, opening or even a live video session. As always, there are some things to consider to make sure you doing it right.

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Erika McInerney Erika McInerney

What does ‘reach’ mean on social media?

I hear people talking about their social media reach a lot and I wonder if they really understand what it means. So what exactly is reach? And should you, as a business, be worrying about it? 

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Erika McInerney Erika McInerney

Should my business be on Facebook?

Over the past few weeks, I’ve provided social media training throughout Gippsland, and I’ve been asked this a lot. It's a valid question - but read this post before you try to answer it.

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