Thursday, November 30, 2017

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

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

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 (updated October 2017) - 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

Monday, November 27, 2017

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

Saturday, November 25, 2017

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

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

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

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

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 https://vickywu.us/my-basic-tips-on-using-qr-codes/ #marketing

Sunday, November 19, 2017

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

Saturday, November 18, 2017

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

Friday, November 17, 2017

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

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

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

Friday, November 10, 2017

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 (updated October 2017) - 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

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

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

Monday, November 6, 2017

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

Small Business Saturday 2017

Small Business Saturday 2017 SHOP LOCAL Because I am a small business, I am also a fan of supporting other small businesses - those right here at home where the money spent directly supports neighbors. ... Read more at http://vickywu.us/small-business-saturday-2017/ #marketing

Saturday, November 4, 2017

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

Thursday, November 2, 2017

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

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

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