Blog posts

Top ten things small biz should consider in choosing marketing channels

Feel like you’re on a marketing content treadmill and going nowhere? Maybe you are using the wrong marketing channels or simply have too many. Here are my top ten tips for choosing and using the right ones.

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Overcoming confidence challenges and imposter syndrome in marketing and social media: a guide for women over 40

That’s an incredibly specific blog title right?! But this is a specific problem, and it’s one that comes up time and time again in my training and mentoring. If it sounds like you or someone you know, please read on and share.

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Positive ways to talk about customer pain-points in marketing and social media messaging

Do you know how your products or services solve your customers’ needs, but find it hard to describe the problems you solve without sounding negative? You’ll love this simple process and easy to understand examples. Get your marketing and social media messaging on track with these actionable tips.

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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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Five ways to grow community around your business or brand

You’re not alone if you’re feeling frustrated by a decline in sales through social media. It might be time for a change in approach and messaging. It might be time to use these channels for the purpose they are designed - to build connection and community. Here are some thoughts on that.

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Why trust matters and how to build it using social media and marketing

If you’re wondering why you’re struggling to grow your online community or convert them to sales, maybe you should be looking at this powerful driver of business connection - trust.

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Quick and easy actions to secure your Facebook and Instagram accounts from hackers.

With the amount of personal data stored in Facebook and Instagram, it’s no wonder social media is a popular playground for hackers. The trouble is, we often make it easy for them. And once they are in, they can mine your data – and your friends’ data - for more opportunities. Find out how you can easily secure your accounts with these quick and easy tips.

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How to create popular social media content

Sometimes I’ll be watching cute animal reels with my son and I’ll discover that the lizard we are watching has hundreds of thousands of followers, or the meme account I go to for a laugh has topped a million and I think “why is it so easy for some and not others?”

The short answer is ‘interest’. Those accounts are putting up content that’s relevant and interesting or entertaining to the masses. Add to that - consistency - those accounts are consistently providing content that’s relevant and interesting or entertaining to the masses. Dig deeper and you will find something else - an IT factor or some damn good timing…I’m talking about virality.

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3 ways to build a strong and supportive social media community for your business.

Social media is a fantastic place to build community, brand advocates and customers who will recommend you to everyone. How can you grow a community like that? Here are 3 ways to get you started towards building a connected social media community for your business or brand.

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