Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Question: How can I protect my business or organization's social media accounts from being hacked? Answer: There are several security measures you can take, depending on which social media platforms you are using. However, one easy and effective option is to turn on two-factor authentication, which means that there is … Continue reading Ask a Social Media Manager: How Can I Prevent My Accounts From Being Hacked?
Repost: How to Maximize Your Social Media Content This Fall
Photo by Engin Akyurt on Pexels.com Here's a look back at one of our previous blog posts in honor of fall! Fall often brings with it a sense of new beginnings–back-to-school, crisp mornings, and new adventures are all on the horizon! In the same way, a new season can be a great excuse to revamp … Continue reading Repost: How to Maximize Your Social Media Content This Fall
Short & Sweet Social Media Strategy: Themes
Coming up with new ideas for social media can be difficult, especially if you're not focused daily on social media strategy. There are many ways to make coming up with content easier, but an especially effective one is to implement 1-3 themes for your posts. You can see this strategy at work on our own … Continue reading Short & Sweet Social Media Strategy: Themes
Short & Sweet Social Media Strategy: Time Blocking
Photo by Samson Katt on Pexels.com As small business owners and organization leaders, there often isn't much time in the day to pour into social media. However, a solid social media strategy can be the difference between a successful product, sale, or event, and a lackluster one. Especially if you're just starting out, building a … Continue reading Short & Sweet Social Media Strategy: Time Blocking
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
3 Ways to Increase User Generated Content
Photo by Victor Freitas on Pexels.com User Generated Content, or UGC, is content that is created about your business or organization, but isn't created by you. This content usually comes in the form of social media posts from customers and fans, and it can be incredibly helpful for promoting your business. Consider UGC to be … Continue reading 3 Ways to Increase User Generated Content
Social Media Audits: What to Look For
Photo by Lukas on Pexels.com Social media audits can be in-depth and complex, which can make them sound intimidating. For example, some audits might require looking at the number of Likes and comments on every post, or analyzing the trends in your follower count. This can result in helpful and important information, but it can … Continue reading Social Media Audits: What to Look For
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 on the … Continue reading Why is “It Depends” Always the Answer?
Do-It-Yourself vs. Outsourcing on Social Media
Photo by picjumbo.com on Pexels.com Social media can get complicated, and it can be tempting to put it off. However, many elements of social media are easily figured out and managed with some time and hard work. On the flip side, there might be situations when you don't have that time and need to outsource … Continue reading Do-It-Yourself vs. Outsourcing on Social Media
Social Media Specific: Instagram Highlights
You may already know about Insta Stories–the pictures or video clips that only last 24 hours after they're posted. But there's a way to preserve your Stories for future viewing, all using Highlights. Highlights can be accessed as circular icons underneath an Instagram bio. You can have one Highlight, many, or none–it all depends on … Continue reading Social Media Specific: Instagram Highlights