I am a big fan of podcasts. I have been since 2006, long before the current podcast explosion. My taste in podcasts varies from marketing (of course), technology and entertainment. My podcasts have evolved over the years. I prefer shows that teach me something or expand my knowledge. It’s also no shock I prefer iOS/Apple […]
September 2016
Should you have a Paid Social Strategy?
Social media is free right? Why should you have to pay to play on social media? It’s just a waste of money, isn’t it? I have heard these questions and more when I bring up a paid social media strategy. Most are reluctant to spend money. After I explain what social media is and how […]
What is Evergreen Content?
You may hear the term “Evergreen Content” but do you know what it means? If not this post is for you. Evergreen is a form of content that never is never or takes a while to go out of date. This may sound crazy to some. Most of us think that content has an expiration […]
Take your Polls and Surveys to the next Level with TypeForm
If you have a need for doing surveys. You no longer have to rely on Google forms. There is a newer service named TypeForm that is basically Google forms on steroids. It has some great features that you don’t get on Google. I bring this up because it has a free level that is pretty awesome. […]
What do you do for Marketing Burnout
If you are a one man show or in a small business. Burnout will eventually happen to you. It’s not a question of if but when. It’s how you deal with it that makes the difference. I have had this happen to me a few times. Here is how I deal with it. Go offline […]
Would You Sell on Facebook Messenger?
Facebook has updated the messenger platform to 1.2. This incremental jump has brought one interesting feature. It will allow businesses to sell products through messenger. The entire transaction will take place in the Messenger platform. This is going beyond bots for customer service. Facebook is giving a new spin on e-commerce. This service is currently […]
Is Facebook Live coming to desktop?
There is a rumor going around that Facebook is going to launch the Live service on desktop. I have read it on a few blogs and thought I would weigh in on this topic. According to Social Times, Facebook has confirmed that over the next few months that the Live service will be on computers […]
5 Must have Photo Apps for Small Businesses
There are 5 apps that all small business owners should have on their phone or tablet. Some I have covered before and a few more are new. Apps will help you turn ok photos into great photos. I am always trying out new apps. These focus on editing and taking pictures. SnapSeed SnapSeed is an […]
Editor and Graphics made Easy by PhotoJet
Last week PhotoJet asked me to look over their service. PhotoJet is not a service I was aware of at the time. I have used Canva, PicMonkey and a few others. If you are familiar with any one of those sites, you will find PhotoJet very similar. You won’t need much onboarding to get up […]
LinkedIn Updates Publishing Experince
This past week, LinkedIn updated its Publishing platform. If you’re not familiar with the publishing. It is their version of blogging on the LinkedIn site. You can publish anything you want and on any topic related to business. It’s a great way to gain more attention on LinkedIn. I have used it for a few […]