At my "big girl job," I've been spending a lot of time optimizing our company's Pinterest profiles. Now that I'm actually getting some work done here on the blog, I decided it was time to apply the same tactics to my own Pinterest account. It was actually kind of a trip; I started using Pinterest … Continue reading 7 Girly Pinterest Marketing Tips
One of the most common questions I'm asked by potential clients (and former clients at my last position) is "What types of things should I be posting?" It may sound silly when you say it outloud, but it can be extremely frustrating. One thing you'll find, and I'm sure I've said it before, is that … Continue reading Your Guide to More Creative Posts
Well, we've made it: I've run out of topics concerning engagement, so here's the final one! I'll be short 'n' sweet, since this one is pretty low-tech. Going offline. ...You didn't think the point of social media marketing was to not do any marketing in real life, did you? If you did, it's cool. It's … Continue reading Engagement 107
So, we've moved on from the Christmas/New Years part of Engagement Season to my least favorite part of the season: Valentine's Day. Nothing makes me gag more...but that's beside the point. Last week, I gave y'all a quick crash-course on Twitter Chats and this week, I'll give you a few tips on how to host … Continue reading Engagement 106
Okay, so I may have fibbed a bit the last time I posted. I underestimated just how busy I would be with my recent move and didn't quite make it to posting a Social Solutions post last week...sorry! The good news is, my new apartment is finally in order, which means I can actually focus … Continue reading Engagement 105
Alright y'all: Today, let's keep this short 'n' sweet. I'll go over Twitter Chats next week as well as a few other fun engagement tips but this week, let's take a breather and focus on an obvious (but no less important) side of engagement: Responding! I briefly mentioned a bit about responding to comments in … Continue reading Social Solution Saturday: Engagement 104
Engaging with your audience daily is important but if you're looking for a boost, hosting a contest is a great way to spike your exposure and engagement, while simultaneously building your brand's reputation. How to create a successful contest: Step 1: Pick your platform. The beauty of hosting a contest online is that you can use … Continue reading Social Solution Saturday: Engagement 103
If you're anything like me, you probably have a fairy short attention span. At any rate, you don't want to sit and scroll through a 20 page essay, right? Because of that, I'm going to break up my Engagement series into more pieces than I intended. There's more to say about it than you might think, … Continue reading Social Solution Saturday: Engagement 102
Are you engaged, too? Just say yes! Ah, engagement season is upon us! I don't know about you, but my news feed has been bombarded with sparkles, kisses, and couples. As a single 20-something, I find this to be a bit overwhelming. While I'm super happy for any of my friends who have decided to … Continue reading Social Solution Saturday: Engagement 101
When it first came out, I hated it. I refused to join, in spite of my friends nagging me. To me, it was the most vain social media platform to date. And maybe it still is. Maybe that's why I like it. Or maybe I just allowed myself to stop being so oppositional to change … Continue reading Social Solution Saturday: My Favorite Platform
Marie R. Carlson 