Social media and your posts

Social media and your posts Share your own stuff! Why aren't you sharing it?  If you don't, why should anyone else?  Why are you waiting on them? If you use WordPress for your website or blog, there is a VERY easy way to do this.  Go to your dashboard, click on Settings at the bottom of the menu, and choose Sharing. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/social-media-and-your-posts/ #marketing

Social Proof: It Doesn't Have To Be From Someone They Know, Just Not From You!

Social Proof: It Doesn't Have To Be From Someone They Know, Just Not From You! Most mornings when I drive to work, I listen to Gene and Julie (and the other Julie, who I used to think was named Jaleta Hardy ... but that's another funny story) on 103.7 Lite FM in DFW.  Every now and then I hear them talk about various businesses or services they have used - it might be carpet cleaning or a diet program or eye drops. Could be almost anything. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/it-doesnt-have-to-be-from-someone-they-know-just-not-from-you/ #marketing

Facebook status tips

Facebook status tips In addition to posting status updates consistently, there are a few other tips for your postings on Facebook: Attach a photo.  A status update with a photo included are five times more effective. Attach a video.  A status update with a video included are ten times more effective. Stay away from only including links - those are least effective. Use discount or partner offers when available. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/facebook-status-tips/ #marketing

Behind the Scenes: Our Creative Process on How To Create a Logo

Behind the Scenes: Our Creative Process on How To Create a Logo There are a lot of considerations that go into the process of developing a logo for clients. Clients often wonder how to create a logo. We don't just quickly take a random icon we find online and slap some text on it. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/behind-the-scenes-our-creative-process-on-how-to-create-a-logo/ #marketing

Consistency is the key in all marketing, including social media

Consistency is the key in all marketing, including social media Like in any advertising or communication plan, consistency in getting your message and your name out is key. For my own work, I've developed a social media planning calendar, an Excel spreadsheet with columns for an entire year. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/consistency-is-the-key-in-all-marketing-including-social-media/ #marketing

How to begin to maximize Pinterest as a marketing tool

How to begin to maximize Pinterest as a marketing tool updated 2/2/2017 Pinterest is the latest craze that is booming on the internet, and if you use it wisely it can even help increase your business.  It has already proven to drive more direct internet traffic to many sites than Google, Bing and Yahoo combined. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/how-to-begin-to-maximize-pinterest-as-a-marketing-tool/ #marketing

How to set up a Facebook business page

How to set up a Facebook business page Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages (it will ask you to log in if you haven't yet) Near the top, to the right, click the "+ Create Page" button Click on the "Local Business or Place". (You almost ALWAYS want this one if you do local business, so that fans can find you!)  Then fill in the information: Under "choose a category", pick the one that best describes your business. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/how-to-set-up-a-facebook-business-page/ #marketing

101 on Facebook's Timeline

101 on Facebook's Timeline The 101 on Facebook's Timeline including some quick tips that will help you do a few of the things you want to do: http://www.screencast.com/users/vickypenn/folders/Jing/media/7cbf4b24-bbfe-4d8d-bc48-fe5a95e20dd3 (This is even more important now since Facebook pages are also moving to the new timeline. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/101-on-facebooks-timeline/ #marketing

The ugly truth

The ugly truth I have to admit, I am not a fan of those free-standing black signs with fluorescent letters that have cropped up everywhere. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/the-ugly-truth/ #marketing

[ONLINE COURSE] Video Marketing Planning

[ONLINE COURSE] Video Marketing Planning This video marketing planning online training walks you through our easy process developed to make it simple for clients to quickly and efficiently plan and produce 16 or more videos to use for their video marketing purposes. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/online-course-video-marketing-planning/ #marketing

More about Pinterest for marketing

More about Pinterest for marketing Pinterest has quickly grown to be the 3rd largest social networking site, behind Facebook and Twitter.  My own Pinterest profile has quickly grown to 59 followers without me spending any time or effort attempting to actually GET followers.  This also doesn't count the number of people who have repinned some of my pins without "following" me. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/more-about-pinterest-for-marketing/ #marketing

Hashtag Marketing for Beginners: Easily Boost Your Online Presence

Hashtag Marketing for Beginners: Easily Boost Your Online Presence #marketU Become a Hashtag Marketing Guru (and get the certificate to prove it!)  Learn the strategies for using hashtags in your marketing using the same methods Vicky Wu has been using in the marketing of hundreds of businesses.  This course will walk you through the basics you need to understand to begin developing your hashtag strategy. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/courses/hashtag-marketing-for-beginners-easily-boost-your-online-presence/ #marketing

My basic tips on using QR codes

My basic tips on using QR codes 1.  Don't use QR codes in emails. How are QR codes used?  Basically people take a picture of them with their phone, which then takes them to the URL or opens the information or whatever ... all of which happens on a computer. Where do most people read emails?  On a computer screen (or smartphone screen or tablet screen). ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/my-basic-tips-on-using-qr-codes/ #marketing

The new TIMELINE for Facebook PAGES (your business/fan page)

The new TIMELINE for Facebook PAGES (your business/fan page) Watch the video: http://youtu. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/the-new-timeline-for-facebook-pages-your-businessfan-page/ #marketing

Best practices for social media and real estate disclosure requirements

Best practices for social media and real estate disclosure requirements This post relates directly to Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) guidelines.  Other states may vary. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/best-practices-for-social-media-and-disclosure-requirements/ #marketing

Social media and your posts

Social media and your posts Share your own stuff! Why aren't you sharing it?  If you don't, why should anyone else?  Why are you waiting on them? If you use WordPress for your website or blog, there is a VERY easy way to do this.  Go to your dashboard, click on Settings at the bottom of the menu, and choose Sharing. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/social-media-and-your-posts/ #marketing

It doesn't have to be from someone they know - just not from you

It doesn't have to be from someone they know - just not from you Most mornings when I drive to work,  I listen to Gene and Julie (and the other Julie, who I used to think was named Jaleta Hardy ... but that's another funny story) on 103.7 Lite FM in DFW.  Every now and then I hear them talk about various businesses or services they have used - it might be carpet cleaning or a diet program or eye drops. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/it-doesnt-have-to-be-from-someone-they-know-just-not-from-you/ #marketing

[BOOK REVIEW] Switch by Chip Heath and Dan Heath

[BOOK REVIEW] Switch by Chip Heath and Dan Heath This is a great book about organizational change, but can be related to any area of life. One of the things I try to remember from them book, when eating:  Bigger container = more eating. And not the first time I've read that the more willpower you use for one thing (even a small amount), the less you have leftover for anything else. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/book-review-switch-by-chip-heath-and-dan-heath/ #marketing

[BOOK REVIEW] The No Assholes Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't

[BOOK REVIEW] The No Assholes Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't We all know bullying behavior in the workplace kills morale and productivity.  It's like a snowball building ... it's never one huge act but a series of small, demeaning acts which begin to permeate throughout the entire company culture.  It affects not only morale, but staff turnover, communication, employee self-esteem and even health. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/book-review-the-no-assholes-rule-building-a-civilized-workplace-and-surviving-one-that-isnt/ #marketing

Austin College Planned Giving Brochure

Austin College Planned Giving Brochure [nggallery id=2 template=carousel images=12] ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/austin-college-planned-giving-brochure/ #marketing

How to begin to maximize Pinterest as a marketing tool

How to begin to maximize Pinterest as a marketing tool updated 2/2/2017 Pinterest is the latest craze that is booming on the internet, and if you use it wisely it can even help increase your business.  It has already proven to drive more direct internet traffic to many sites than Google, Bing and Yahoo combined. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/how-to-begin-to-maximize-pinterest-as-a-marketing-tool/ #marketing

Facebook status tips

Facebook status tips In addition to posting status updates consistently, there are a few other tips for your postings on Facebook: Attach a photo.  A status update with a photo included are five times more effective. Attach a video.  A status update with a video included are ten times more effective. Stay away from only including links - those are least effective. Use discount or partner offers when available. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/facebook-status-tips/ #marketing

101 on Facebook's Timeline

101 on Facebook's Timeline The 101 on Facebook's Timeline including some quick tips that will help you do a few of the things you want to do: http://www.screencast.com/users/vickypenn/folders/Jing/media/7cbf4b24-bbfe-4d8d-bc48-fe5a95e20dd3 (This is even more important now since Facebook pages are also moving to the new timeline. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/101-on-facebooks-timeline/ #marketing

Consistency is the key in all marketing, including social media

Consistency is the key in all marketing, including social media Like in any advertising or communication plan, consistency in getting your message and your name out is key. For my own work, I've developed a social media planning calendar, an Excel spreadsheet with columns for an entire year. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/consistency-is-the-key-in-all-marketing-including-social-media/ #marketing

How to set up a Facebook business page

How to set up a Facebook business page Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages (it will ask you to log in if you haven't yet) Near the top, to the right, click the "+ Create Page" button Click on the "Local Business or Place". (You almost ALWAYS want this one if you do local business, so that fans can find you!)  Then fill in the information: Under "choose a category", pick the one that best describes your business. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/how-to-set-up-a-facebook-business-page/ #marketing

The ugly truth

The ugly truth I have to admit, I am not a fan of those free-standing black signs with fluorescent letters that have cropped up everywhere. ... Read more at https://vickywu.us/the-ugly-truth/ #marketing

August Promotion & Social Media Ideas

August Promotion & Social Media Ideas H ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/august-promotion-social-media-ideas/ #marketing