If you have a business Facebook page, you’ve probably received one recently. A slew of recent Facebook scams is running rampant as of late, and we’ll let you know how to spot them and what to do about them. What…
Instagram debuted them in 2016, and we talked about them when they were gaining traction back in early 2019. But by now, Instagram Stories are a household name. Phrases like, “Did you see her story yesterday,” and “I tagged you…
When you hear the phrase, “Shop local,” you might think about spending money at locally-owned establishments vs. chain retailers. While it’s a noble feat to support businesses owned by those in your community, sometimes the allure of deals offered at…
You’ve filed your papers with the tax office and it’s official—you’re in business to do business! Now, on to the never-ending list of things to do to get it up and running. We’re here to make at least a portion…
Human communication has always involved the tendency to want to get messages across as tersely as possible. Think about the first person who shortened “Goodbye,” to just, “Bye!” We know acronyms serve that same purpose, and in digital communication, specifically…
Frequently asked question: My business is on social media, so do I really need to advertise beyond that? Our answer: yes! The case for advertising beyond social media is a strong one when you consider audience, placement, the limitations of…
You started a social media page for your business. Great job! Now you might be staring at the blank page asking yourself, “What should I post?” Check out these ideas for your brand’s first media post to get the creative…
Guess what? It’s the First Day of Spring! Whether the temperatures say so or not, it’s officially the season of new growth, fresh starts and more sunny days to come. It’s also a time for spring cleaning! Check out these…
Being easy to contact should be one of your top priorities as a business owner. You know about the traditional means of customers contacting your business—like the good ol’ telephone. But there may be some communication channels you are missing…
You’ve been familiar with biographies since you were young. In elementary school, we read biographies, wrote autobiographies and otherwise became pretty well-acquainted with the art of biographical material. Social media platforms also give us space for biographies, more aptly named…
We’re nine days into 2023. How’s your year going so far? It may be too early to tell, but that means it’s also still early enough to set up some realistic goals (and maybe even some far-reaching ones). If marketing…
Reflection is the name of the game during the last week of the year. We’re happy to have a wealth of positive experiences, forward progress and thoughtful memories to reflect on as we say, “Adios” to 2022 and usher in…