Blog posts
Is Facebook really dead?
I get asked a lot if Facebook is dead or if it’s worth using anymore. Of course I look at each situation differently, but on the whole my answer is “no Facebook is not dead, you’ve just put it in a coma”. So if that’s you, what can you do to unlock the power of Facebook and breathe life back into your page? Here are ten easy steps.
The lowdown on boosting social media posts
In this post, I’ll take you through what post boosting is, how it works, some best practices for getting the most out of this service and some key mistakes to avoid. Let’s go 👇
How to run a successful competition on Facebook and Instagram
You want to run a competition on social media; but how does it work? What are the rules on Facebook and Instagram? Don’t worry - I’ve got you covered. This step-by-step guide will teach you everything you need to know.
What you need to know about Facebook Gray Accounts before it's too late
Did you just get a message from Meta / Facebook telling you that your Gray Account is scheduled for deletion? Do you log into your Facebook Page using an email address instead of going via your personal profile? You could have a serious issue.
Don’t mention the C-word.
I’ve been noticing a bit of a pattern across the Facebook-owned channels over the past few months. Clients coming to me with a big drop in reach and engagement, wondering why, when they haven’t really changed anything.
Don’t get me wrong, those algorithms are incredibly unpredictable at times BUT there is one thing that has started to stand out as a pattern.
Why you should stop worrying about Facebook vanity metrics.
It’s important to add a little measurement and reflection into your social media marketing strategy. Learning what works and what doesn’t can be crucial to your success in these channels. But are you focusing on the wrong metrics? Read on to find out what vanity metrics are and why you could be letting them distract you.
Should I run a Facebook or Instagram competition to increase my followers?
If you're looking to increase the number of followers on your Facebook or Instagram business pages, you might be tempted to run a competition or giveaway. But have you really thought through how that might work and whether or not this is actually good for your business? Here are my thoughts...
Facebook Events - a quick guide to getting it right
Using Facebook Events can have some great advantages when promoting an event, sale, opening or even a live video session. As always, there are some things to consider to make sure you doing it right.
What does ‘reach’ mean on social media?
I hear people talking about their social media reach a lot and I wonder if they really understand what it means. So what exactly is reach? And should you, as a business, be worrying about it?
Tips for using Facebook live as a marketing tool for your business
If you're thinking about using live video to promote your business, you should take a little bit of time to work through these seven tips to make sure your video works for you.
Should my business be on Facebook?
Over the past few weeks, I’ve provided social media training throughout Gippsland, and I’ve been asked this a lot. It's a valid question - but read this post before you try to answer it.