Blog posts
Why trust matters and how to build it using social media and marketing
If you’re wondering why you’re struggling to grow your online community or convert them to sales, maybe you should be looking at this powerful driver of business connection - trust.
A little look into Chat GPT and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create marketing content for your business
Could you let a robot write your content for you? Would you let it sit on the frontline of your customer experience - fielding questions and helping people find what they need? Having that extra set of hands in the business could be life-changing but where do you start? In this blog post I look at one model that’s making headlines all over the world - ChatGPT. I asked it to help me write this article and I think we make a pretty good team.
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 👇
Quick and easy actions to secure your Facebook and Instagram accounts from hackers.
With the amount of personal data stored in Facebook and Instagram, it’s no wonder social media is a popular playground for hackers. The trouble is, we often make it easy for them. And once they are in, they can mine your data – and your friends’ data - for more opportunities. Find out how you can easily secure your accounts with these quick and easy tips.
How to create popular social media content
Sometimes I’ll be watching cute animal reels with my son and I’ll discover that the lizard we are watching has hundreds of thousands of followers, or the meme account I go to for a laugh has topped a million and I think “why is it so easy for some and not others?”
The short answer is ‘interest’. Those accounts are putting up content that’s relevant and interesting or entertaining to the masses. Add to that - consistency - those accounts are consistently providing content that’s relevant and interesting or entertaining to the masses. Dig deeper and you will find something else - an IT factor or some damn good timing…I’m talking about virality.
3 ways to build a strong and supportive social media community for your business.
Social media is a fantastic place to build community, brand advocates and customers who will recommend you to everyone. How can you grow a community like that? Here are 3 ways to get you started towards building a connected social media community for your business or brand.
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.
How to get your small business organised for the silly season
Want to get ahead of the crowd this silly season? You better start now! Here are some of my thoughts and tips to stand out, connect more and make sales over the ‘noisy season’ - in the lead up to Christmas.
Should I buy Instagram followers?
Thinking about buying Instagram followers to make your business or brand look more popular? Not a good idea…here’s why.
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.
When is a marketing or social media 'strategy' really just a 'plan' and why does it matter?
Are you confused about the difference between a strategy for your marketing and a plan for your marketing? Here are some thought starters to get you headed in the right direction - towards a clear and consistent marketing strategy.
5 positive ways to deal with a copycat in business
Got a copycat dogging you and your business? Here are 5 positive ways to deal with this to save you energy, time and stress.
3 ways to sell on social media without being too ‘salesy’
When the prospect of selling to your customers has you feeling a bit uncomfortable, try these three easy-to-action-tips and take the ‘ick factor’ out of selling.
Want a marketing advantage over your competitors?
Who doesn't want some kind of competitive advantage or way to stand out from the crowd when it comes to your products or services?! But how can you stand out from the crowd and create loyal customers and brand advocates? Here are a few ideas.
More changes to Instagram and how they might affect your small business marketing
When Adam Mosseri the Head of Instagram ‘pops onto Instagram’ to tell us they are testing a brand new feed experience, you need to pay attention. I did and I’ve done some research and pulled together a handy explanation of what’s changing, how it affects you and how you can prepare for the changes.
Small business marketing and social media during a pandemic
When a small business is in crisis, often the first thing to get dropped is marketing. But keeping up with regular communication, even if it’s at a reduced rate, is important to pull you back out of those times. Here are some tips on how you can prepare your business to keep going when you’re distracted or busy.
How to use influencers for your small business
Are you wondering if influencer marketing is right for your business? How does it work and what do you need to know? You’ll find this post a great place to start - offering answers to your questions about influencer marketing and giving you some great insight into how to approach it, measure it and even some mistakes to avoid.
5 marketing trends to consider for 2022
What will you be focusing on in 2022? Here are 5 trends in marketing and business that you might like to consider putting into your marketing mix or at least starting to consider them.
How to really support local and small this Christmas.
Every year I set myself a challenge to try and do most of my Christmas shopping as locally as possible. It can be time consuming and a fair bit harder than running around a shopping centre for a few hours, but it’s far far more rewarding. In this article I give you heaps of tips on how to save money, time and stress and still support local and small businesses through the silly season - for gifts, food, wine and more.
Is the Instagram shadowban real?
Have you heard stories of the Instagram shadowban and wondered what it’s all about? Maybe you’ve experienced it? The fact is, there are a number of rules that you need to know when using Instagram. Some of them are obvious and some may come as a surprise. Read on to find out how you can avoid getting your Instagram account paused.