My grand father was a smart man. He had this saying..."You catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar". He was right. Here's a video to bring home that point. Post by Alpha Social Media Inc. The social media science guy Dan Zarrella says to go either positive or negative in your [...]
Here's a Twitter tip for my Halifax social media participants. My friend @MarkShaw says that... "Twitter is real people talking about real stuff, right now & in real-time!". It's not a place just to post and run. Watch this video to find out more. Some of the best moments happen on Twitter when real people [...]
When someone shares one of your tweets, it is a good idea to acknowledge them. Acknowledgement lets others know that you saw what they did and that you are thankful. Do this when you can and watch how others respond to your acknowledgement. I know that as a business owner, you are already busy. You [...]
Looking for something great to share on Twitter? Well it's all around you. As a Halifax business, take some time to take great pictures and notice what is happening around you. Your inspiration can inspire others and create opportunity. As a business, you need to have the ability to take pictures and record your thoughts [...]
Ever got caught sharing a link that you did not check and it was not what you thought it was at all? Sharing links without checking them can be damaging for you and your business. I hope that you get the point. You should always check the link before you share it, just to [...]
They say social media takes too much time. Well it can if you do not have a plan. I challenged myself to do a video, a Facebook Page Post, a Blog post and a tweet in under 13 minutes. When you do social media smartly, you can do wonders. Here's a video to inspire you. [...]
It sent this Twitter tip out on Twitter Saturday: "#twittertip don't worry about numbers, work on great quality relationships. That's the true value of Twitter". I have been giving this much consideration over several months. When I read Scott Stratten's @unmarketing book called Unmarketing, it reaffirmed what I have been thinking. Social media really requires [...]