Thanks to the internet there is a whole lot more to understand about marketing your business and creating brand awareness. Now in addition to traditional advertising you have things like social media giveaways, ads, engagement, and hashtag monitoring. Don't forget all of the digital advertising and influencer opportunities … [Read more...]
How I Cut My Social Media Posting Time in Half
I've been doing social media management for a while. I've been through so many tools, spreadsheets, apps, and systems and I feel like so many are ALMOST what I need, but not quite. Recently I have been on a hunt for a tool that will let me schedule ALL of my platforms in one place. Buffer was good for a bit when I first … [Read more...]
Getting Stock Photos You Really Want (Plus 3 FREE Photos Now!)
I came across Nora from The Photo Forest recently. She had a wonderful idea to take the world of stock photography where we spend so much time searching for images, and instead, allow members to actually REQUEST specific images that she will then send one of her photographers out to capture. This creates a very unique stock … [Read more...]
3 Free Resource Libraries for Stock Photos & Graphics
If you've ever been on the hunt for free styled stock photography you are likely stumbling across the same stuff over and over. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Haute Chocolate but it's fun to discover new resources that maybe not as many people are using. Here are some resource libraries I seriously love: Ivory Mix Kayla … [Read more...]
Using Text Replacement for Instagram Hashtags
Who here hates typing out hashtags every single time you post to Instagram or trying to find your list in the notes in your phone? What if I told you there is such a better way to do this? You'd probably be all over it, right?! Well get ready! All you have to do is set up a text replacement in your iPhone, seriously, … [Read more...]
Free Fall Themed Styled Stock Photo
I was able to spend some time this week creating a few new styled stock photos that were fall themed. I didn't get to do all of the setups I'd hoped but maybe another day soon. After all, it IS only August, right? (Seriously, how is it August already?) I added a couple of the shots to my Styled Stock Library (still have a … [Read more...]
5 Simple Tips to Rock Your Facebook LIVE Videos
Facebook LIVE is a popular way for brands to connect and build relationships with their fans and followers. Fans want to know the human(s) behind your brand. They want to feel like they know you personally. They want a glimpse into your life, your activities, and what makes you unique. Unfortunately, the idea of getting in … [Read more...]
4 Things to Know About Instagram Business Profiles & How to Get One
It's no secret that Instagram is a marketing beast that so many have done a great job of mastering. The folks at Instagram (or should I say the people at Facebook who rule Instagram) have taken notice and will begin rolling out some features geared specifically toward businesses. Here are some of the things you can expect … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Dominate the New Instagram Algorithm
Along with a new look and logo Instagram has introduced an algorithm that will take your feed from reverse chronological to something similar to how your Facebook feed works. According to Instagram you will now "see the moments you care about first". So what does this mean for brands? It's too early to know for sure … [Read more...]
What is a Twitter Chat?
Twitter is an amazing tool for a number of reasons, one of the being the ability to network and learn from your peers or gurus in your industry. One of the ways to do both of these at the same time is to participate in a Twitter chat. What is a Twitter Chat? A Twitter chat is discussion around a specific topic that has … [Read more...]