Put Your Networking On Steroids
What do I mean when I say, “Put your networking on steroids”? Well, think about this: when you attend a networking event, do you expect to come home with a ton of new orders or contracts in your suitcase? Probably not. I just returned from a conference in Chicago where my colleague, Michelle Hummel from…
Read More »In Defense of Facebook
It didn’t come as a surprise for me to hear that the personal data of millions of Facebook users was used in an attempt to sway the presidential election of 2016. I’m surprised, however, to witness the level of uproar it’s causing and the amount of vitriol being hurled at Facebook as a result. Apparently,…
Read More »Can’t Verify Your Facebook Business Page? Try This:
Urghhh…social media can be SO frustrating! Even for someone like me. I use it for marketing my own business and I also teach other business owners how to use it. But sometimes I get really mad. The changes. The glitches. The time spent trying to figure things out. And no social media platform can be…
Read More »Why You Should Verify Your Facebook Business Page Now
Are you too busy running your business to keep up with all the changes on social media? Well, you can relax because as an online marketing expert that’s my job! When I come across something you need to know about I post it here on my blog. I recently discovered something really powerful that I recommend…
Read More »A New Way to Build An Ideal Facebook Audience In Only 4 Steps
The other day I discovered a feature that is a super cool way to grow an ideal Facebook audience. I am really jazzed about it and want to share it with you. As you may know, I’m all about marketing that will attract your most perfect, ideal customers. This new Facebook feature hits the nail on the head. It enables you to invite people who have “liked”…
Read More »7 Tough Business Lessons I Learned The Hard Way (so you don’t have to)
2015 was an incredibly good year for Be Visible. But frankly, I’m a bit surprised that business grew so much. All year long I felt like I was tripping over myself. I had some big wins but I also made some really dumb mistakes. Because of my mistakes I found better solutions, so I want to share them with you. I hope I…
Read More »3 Ways To Handle Social Media Marketing During A Disaster
In the aftermath of the attacks in Paris this past Friday, I made a decision to step back from social media marketing for a few days. It felt uncomfortable to be promoting my business while the western world was in shock. Unfortunately, there have been countless times in the past few years when I have felt…
Read More »The Pros and Cons of Facebook Lead Ads
I’ve been a big fan of Facebook for a very long time. Heck, I even bought stock in the company! But lately I’ve been advising my small business clients to use Facebook only when they have something to promote and some ad dollars to back it up. Facebook’s unsurpassed targeting capabilities make it an awesome place to…
Read More »The 2 Ways To Boost A Facebook Post
Last week I attended a Facebook marketing webinar presented by Mari Smith. Mari is a super popular speaker on the social media circuit and a huge advocate of Facebook marketing for small businesses. In fact, this year Facebook hired Mari to be their representative on a multi-city roadshow called Facebook Boost Your Business. If there’s…
Read More »How Social Media Can Hurt Your Business
Social media. The wondrous tool that has revolutionized the way the world communicates. Savvy marketers recognized its power early on. Social media agencies were formed. Social media “gurus” emerged. Everyone dove in; even mom and pop businesses created business pages. After all, who could resist the instant gratification all those thumbs-up, shares and comments from real people in…
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