You put your life on the line repeatedly for this country in a faraway war zone, come home disabled, and try to rebuild your life. As a Service-Disabled Veteran, you decide to start a small business with the knowledge that a 2004 executive order requires the heads of federal agencies to set a target goalContinue reading “Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Getting Ripped Off by Department of Defense Negligence?”
Category Archives: Social Media
Appealing a Disabled Instagram Account Just Got Easier, Maybe
You may have heard a rumor that there is a new, better way to appeal to Instagram if your SMB account is disabled. No, the elusive “phone number” to speak to a live Customer Service Representative still isn’t part of the Facebook/Instagram user-friendly process. But, as a busy business owner without a social media supportContinue reading “Appealing a Disabled Instagram Account Just Got Easier, Maybe”
What You Should Know That You Didn’t Know About Color Selections
Colors selections are sadly an after-thought in small business web page design, ad content, and in your Instagram pictures. Not your fault. You are a merchant, accountant, entrepreneur, etc., not a graphic designer. But, be advised there are studies that point to consumers making subconscious judgements about a product or service within 90 seconds ofContinue reading “What You Should Know That You Didn’t Know About Color Selections”
Tuesday Teaching Tips: Instagram Videos
Videos engage. Videos tell a story. Videos sell a product or service. And they are all over the place! In a 2019 WyzOwl survey, 87% of businesses confirmed they now use video as a marketing tool. But there is the downside; 90% of businesses say they also feel competition and noise are on the rise.Continue reading “Tuesday Teaching Tips: Instagram Videos”
TikTok, Time for Your Biz to Check Out TikTok
There is always a shiny new toy on social media. That’s a given. The variable is if as a small business owner you pick the right one to get on board with. Case in point: TikTok. Yes, the app that gives users the chance to create and share funny videos while singing, dancing, or lip-syncingContinue reading “TikTok, Time for Your Biz to Check Out TikTok”
Taking Active Advantage of Competitor Media Coverage
Ever see an article or post online about your industry and a competitor is mentioned, but not your business? Have visions of potential customers on wings floating out of your grasp into the hands of your competitor? You can turn this disadvantage to your favor. It is called “earned media in content marketing.” The mostContinue reading “Taking Active Advantage of Competitor Media Coverage”
Social Media Slice for December 23, 2019: Taking a Holiday Break
MAIN SLICE We are going to take a break during the holiday season. Enjoy good times and fellowship with family members and friends. See you in the new year! WELCOME SLICE SLICE is a M-F news digest targeted to assist Social Media Managers, Virtual Assistants, and Small Business Owners make sense of all the dayContinue reading “Social Media Slice for December 23, 2019: Taking a Holiday Break”
Social Media Slice for December 20, 2019: “123456” Worst Password of the Year Again; Top 5 Blockers To Your Productivity; How To Create Facebook Augmented Reality Ads
MAIN SLICE 📌”123456″ Worst Password of the Year Again- Seriously? Yes, apparently people dont learn. And hackers are quite happy. According to SplashData’s Annual Worst Passwords List “123456789” took second place, rising from third last year. “Almost 10% of people have used at least one of the 25 worst passwords on this year’s list, accordingContinue reading “Social Media Slice for December 20, 2019: “123456” Worst Password of the Year Again; Top 5 Blockers To Your Productivity; How To Create Facebook Augmented Reality Ads”
Social Media Slice for December 19, 2019: FBI Tech Tips for Safe Holiday Travel; Marketers Need to Know the Difference Between Millennials and Gen Z; How to Add Holiday Hours to Google My Business
MAIN SLICE 📌 FBI Tech Tips for Safe Holiday Travel- Whether you are traveling on social media business or pleasure this holiday season, the Cyber bad guys are working overtime to invade your security. The FBI has some advice. “If you’re at a hotel, airport lounge, restaurant, or anywhere else with a secure Wi-Fi networkContinue reading “Social Media Slice for December 19, 2019: FBI Tech Tips for Safe Holiday Travel; Marketers Need to Know the Difference Between Millennials and Gen Z; How to Add Holiday Hours to Google My Business”
Social Media Slice for December 18, 2019: Instagram to Flag Potentially Offensive or Bullying Captions; How to Use Google Search Console to Boost Business; 42 Digital Marketing Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2020
MAIN SLICE 📌 Instagram to Flag Potentially Offensive or Bullying Captions- Let’s be clear. Instagram won’t block your caption. It just will nudge you that similar wording has been flagged previously. So watch out! “In addition to helping reduce online bullying, Instagram hopes the feature will also help to educate users about what sort ofContinue reading “Social Media Slice for December 18, 2019: Instagram to Flag Potentially Offensive or Bullying Captions; How to Use Google Search Console to Boost Business; 42 Digital Marketing Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2020”
