Include Full-sized Images when Cross-posting Pinterest Pins on Twitter and Facebook
There is no doubt Pinterest has become a must for any business to set-up shop. The goal of Pinterest is to create images that tell a story and…
3 Quick and Easy Blog Post Ideas for the Time-Strapped Business Owner
(#WorkloadWednesday) As I look over the upcoming blog post pitches on our content calendar and quickly guesstimate time needed to perfect these posts, I foresee some tight…
How to Give Your Blog a Personality and Attract More Readers in 3 Easy Steps
(#MarketingMonday) When I was young, I took a personality test at the local county fair. The “computer” worked from a basic algorithm to spit out personality traits…
What’s Your Social Media Backup Plan?
(#TechTalkThursday) If you are a parent, you know there is no truer statement than this one from an old African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a…
Protect Your Assets: Advice from an HR Expert on Managing Employees Usage of Social Media
(#WorkLoadWednesday) Social media in the workplace is the “norm” in today’s hyper-connected world. At any moment, your employees might be updating their Facebook status, re-tweeting a favorite post or networking…
Tools to Create Quality Infographics that Boost Social Shares
(#ToolboxTuesday) What’s your stance on infographics – like or dislike? Four years ago, I had no idea what an infographic was or why you should consider including…
3 Search Engine optimization Tips Resulting in the Most Growth
Basketball is a fast-paced sport that requires focus. During a game there can be many distractions for young players – fans, parents (especially your Mom), coaches, teammates, and…
Why Email is Still a Killer App for Instant Social Sharing from a Smart Phone or Tablet
(#TechTalkThursday) Have you ever been standing in a long line at Starbucks and suddenly, a great idea or the solution to a taxing problem pops into your…
Time Saving Best Practices to Replay Content Without Compromising Traffic
(#WorkLoadWednesday) My son and I enjoy watching the History Channel TV Show American Pickers. The hosts, Mike and Frank, travel the United States in their white van…
An Easy Microsoft Word Plugin That Will Actually Boost SEO
I have a secret to share. Nothing earth shattering but, nonetheless, something some would say, I should keep to myself. My sister says I share way too…
5 Tips to Craft a Meta Description that Drives Clicks from Google
Before Twitter forced us to write concisely in 140 characters, Google actually led the way in character limitations. Put this lens on Google search for a minute…
How to Track Every Social Media Link with Google UTM Codes
If you look at your Google Analytics data, it can be overwhelming. There are so many variables to review and things you can adjust to get your desired results….