I know I am not alone when I say sometimes spending hours hunting down links and share-ables for social media makes me want to snatch myself BALD. If you are like me, you are probably constantly trying to keep up with social media, and figuring out what to say on Facebook, Twitter, etc, and running… Read More 600 Premade Social Media Updates=Massive Time Saver!
How to market books, build a platform and get our work in front of potential buyers is always an ongoing….journey for any author. The list of marketing ideas that can lead to book sales is a long one, but leveraging social media is still somewhere towards the TOP of the list. Some channels are more… Read More Instagram 101 for Children’s Book Authors
As Project Manager for Multicultural Children’s Book Day, one of the big things I am working on this week is spreading the word on the MCBD Twitter Party on 1/27/17 (9:00-10:00p.m. ET). This will be our 4th Twitter Party and they are INSANELY fun and fast-paced! For me, attending a Twitter Party is like hanging… Read More How to Participate in a Twitter Party #ReadYourWorld
I love helping others dip their toes into the pool that is known as the “freedom of freelance.” Whether people are looking for steady income or a side hustle, I am more than happy to help them with suggestions, tips and advice to get moving forward. Recently someone asked me why I do this. Why… Read More 9 Places you Will Encounter on Your Freelance Journey
Have you been dreaming of a way to NOT spend hours haunting Twitter or scrolling through the never-ending feed of Tweets? There is actually a pretty snazzy way to streamline your twitter engagement efforts and save time too. It’s called Twitter Lists. A List is a curated group of Twitter users. You can create your… Read More Social Media Shortcuts: Streamlining Your Twitter Engagement Activity
Social Media is Key: Facebook may want to make your pull your hair out and Twitter may make your eyes cross in confusion, but these channels are a huge key in the success and longevity of your business. Social media basics include keeping it short and sweet (studies have shown that Facebook and Twitter updates… Read More Why You Need Social Media to Succeed with Your Biz
Last night I was watching re-runs of Shark Tank (LOVE that show) and the young couple that owns Grace & Lace was on there talking about how they grew their business to a 1.2+ million dollar biz (before the Sharks go involved). They also admitted that they had never spent a dime on marketing and… Read More 5 “Must-Know” Tips for New Bloggers
Creating online relationships is all about connection and engagement. It’s spending time, putting in the effort, and conducting yourself in a professional way at every opportunity. Some people…sometimes…miss the mark on that idea. You know who you are..or maybe you don’t. Maybe it’s like one my dad’s favorite sayings; “A skunk don’t smell its own… Read More 4 Online Relationship-Building Mistakes {That May Make People Think You are Fruit Loop}
Did you know that Facebook has the option of allowing users to create Lists of people or business they follow, very similar to Twitter’s list-making option? First, let’s me share what a Facebook Interest List is. Facebook describes it as: Interest lists are an optional way to organize and view the content you’re interested in… Read More How to use Facebook Interest Lists
I love Social Media. I am a Social Media Squealy Fan Girl. I use Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and G+. I am trying to get better at Instagram and I am sad to say You Tube is not my thing. Unless I want to watch Keith Urban videos. Then I am all over… Read More Social Media Advice for Bloggers and Freelancers
You love your social media. I know you do, the studies don’t lie. Did you know the average person checks Facebook or Twitter before they even brush their teeth in the a.m? Guilty as charged. It’s nothing to be ashamed of (only because I do it too) it’s just the way life rolls these days.… Read More Blocking Freaks, Trolls and Turds on Social Media
Whether you are an blogger, a freelancer, a virtual assistant or a marketing person, you need to be visible on LinkedIn. If you do any sort of B2B business, LinkedIn needs to be on your To-Do list. Your LinkedIn profile is like your on-line resume. Oftentimes it’s the first stop for any new business associates… Read More Creating A Powerful Profile On LinkedIn