Photo by fauxels on Pexels.com Part of the point (and the fun) of social media is getting social, but engaging with others online isn't always as easy as it seems. One way is to have a strong call-to-action in your posts. Tell your followers how you want them to engage: should they Like a post? … Continue reading Ask A Social Media Manager: How Do I Engage With My Followers?
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Why is “It Depends” Always the Answer?
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Whenever we answer a question about social media, we find that our answer often includes the words "It depends." That's not on purpose – we'd love to have a straight answer on many things. However, there are many different strategies for success on social media that can vary based … Continue reading Why is “It Depends” Always the Answer?
Ask a Social Media Manager: Should I Delete Older Posts?
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Question: Should I delete old social media posts that don't align with my brand? Answer: If your older posts on Instagram don't necessarily align with with the current "look" of your account, or your copywriting skills have come a long way and your older Facebook posts don't hold up, … Continue reading Ask a Social Media Manager: Should I Delete Older Posts?
Pros & Cons to Scheduling Social Media Posts
Photo by Jess Bailey Designs on Pexels.com Scheduling out your social media posts in advance can alleviate a lot of pressure and stress, while also introducing some new potential issues. Here is our take on the pros and cons of scheduling out at least some of your social media posts in advance. Pro: It can … Continue reading Pros & Cons to Scheduling Social Media Posts
Ask a Social Media Manager: What Should I Add to My Post on Instagram?
Photo by Omkar Patyane on Pexels.com Question: There are a lot of additional features to Instagram posts besides the image and caption, including music, location, tagging others, and more. What features should I be using with my posts? Answer: Ideally, the more of these features you can put to use with your posts, the more … Continue reading Ask a Social Media Manager: What Should I Add to My Post on Instagram?
Advertising Your Small Business on a Limited Budget
Photo by Negative Space on Pexels.com For many small businesses, having a separate budget for advertising may be difficult, if not impossible. But that doesn't mean there aren't ways to spread the word about your business without spending the big bucks. Below are a few of our top tips and suggestions for advertising without spending … Continue reading Advertising Your Small Business on a Limited Budget
Ask a Social Media Manager: Should I Share My Achievements on Social Media?
Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich on Pexels.com Question: My business or organization recently received something special, such as a news article feature, an award, or a new certification. Is it a good idea to share this on social media, or would that come off as self aggrandizing? Answer: You should absolutely share it! All accomplishments should … Continue reading Ask a Social Media Manager: Should I Share My Achievements on Social Media?
Service Spotlight: Our Social Package
Photo by Anna Nekrashevich on Pexels.com You might have heard of our Social Media Package before, but do you know all the unique benefits that it can offer your business or organization? Are you thinking about enrolling in this service, but want to learn more first? In this blog post, we're taking a closer look … Continue reading Service Spotlight: Our Social Package
Ask a Social Media Manager: Is it Better to Make a Post or a Story on Instagram?
Photo by Brett Jordan on Pexels.com Question: If I had to make the choice, should I create a post or a Story on Instagram? Answer: A post is one of the most versatile options on Instagram–it can be shared on a Story, it can share a series of images or videos, and it allows for … Continue reading Ask a Social Media Manager: Is it Better to Make a Post or a Story on Instagram?
Repost: Making the Most of Summer on Social Media
Photo by Asad Photo Maldives on Pexels.com As we move into summer, enjoy a throwback to one of our previous blog posts! We're well into summertime, and that might mean you have a lot more time on your hands! Or it might mean that you're busier than ever with your business and have no time … Continue reading Repost: Making the Most of Summer on Social Media
