In part one of this series on social media conversions, we focused on the three most prominent social media platforms: Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. In Part 2 of this post, we’ll focus on the more niche players in the world of social media marketing. While their reach is slightly smaller, these sites can drive sales […]
How to Use Pinterest to Grow Your Small Business
If you have on your new years resolution list to expand your social media marketing efforts, consider using Pinterest. This image-based social media site can to help you reach even more customers. If you have great visuals and if you want to appeal to a highly female audience, this is a valuable resource online. Pinterest […]
10 Ways to Use Pinterest to Grow Your Small Business
If you’re looking to expand your efforts on social media, consider Pinterest. With over 100 million active users, this image-based social networking site has the potential to help you reach even more customers. Since it’s all about the visuals, you want to appeal to your readers senses to eat, shop or learn. Use these tips […]
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Small Business
Sponsored Post A New Year is a great opportunity to make a new start in your business. If you had a great year in 2012, congratulations and keep the momentum going! If you were thrilled to see 2012 go, now is the time to build a plan so that you can make 2013 the best […]
How to Build a Social Media Brand
Sponsored Post Social media has leveled the playing field for small business owners in today’s marketing environment. It’s all about two-way communication with customers. Building a social media brand is a major factor in small business success, but the key is being niche focused. Beyond having a website, you need to make sure that you […]
6 Ways You Can Use Pinterest to Grow Your Small Business
It’s clear that social sharing is now a common factor in online marketing for small businesses. But it’s not about blogs and written content, Pinterest allows users to “pin” images and video to a virtual bulletin board, which can be shared or pinned. It is important to pin images to your board that are compelling enough […]
Boost Your Small Business Brand with Pinterest
By now we have all heard about Pinterest and the amazing growth the social media network has demonstrated over the last year. Interest in Pinterest is still building and growing, and it appears to be here for the long haul, at least according to the 70 million users who enjoy pinning images ranging from fashion to […]
How to Use the Power of Pinterest
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Jennifer Abernethy America’s Premier Social Business Stylist @SalesLounge. Jennifer is the author of the ever popular Complete Idiot’s Guide to Social Media […]
7 Must Use Social Media Platforms to Grow Your Small Business
The best way to promote your business online is through social media platforms. 78% of people trust peer recommendations, whereas only 14% trust ads. Just think about how often you’ve tried something based on someone else telling you that it’s worth checking out. Having a great online presence on the right platforms not only makes […]