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Goblins, Football, and Pumpkin Pie

written by Bonnie Chomica Easy Tips for Seasonal Content Fall and the end of the year can be a hugely busy time for business promotion. Do you find it hard to think of promotional or content ideas to get your name out there? The fourth quarter is full of holidays and calendar events that should give you plenty of ideas to be creative, fill your email and social feeds, and bring people closer to a sale. Here are just a… Continue reading

Your Very Own Facebook Secret

written by Bonnie Chomica Your Very Own Facebook Secret! Do you feel hesitant sometimes to try certain things on your Facebook Page? You’re not sure what it will do or look like. It all just makes you nervous. Facebook can be fun and interesting, and it can also be intimidating and frustrating. To help you feel more confident to maximize your Facebook Page skills, I have a terrific idea for you. THE SECRET FACEBOOK PAGE Create a new separate Facebook… Continue reading

Lessons for YOU from Social Media Camp

written by Bonnie Chomica Social Media Lessons from Camp I recently spent two days at Social Media Camp and am saturated with information. I thought I’d squeeze my brain and share my notes on Social Media 2.0, Content Planning, and Crisis Management. I had some fun, too, as you can see from the cartoon image, which was magically created by Mark Siermaczeski of Cruelty-Free Cartoons. I am, by the way, dancing in my organic garden ;) I selected my notes… Continue reading

4 Essential Social Media Resources

Written by Bonnie Chomica Are you overwhelmed by the thousands of social media ‘expert’ websites? How can you find the most valuable and relevant information for you and your business?  On a daily basis, I rely on what I consider to be the four best social media resources. These are my ‘Go-To’ people. I’ve shared them here to help you weed out some of the not-so-great sites. 1. Social Media Examiner  http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/ Michael Stelzner and his team at Social Media… Continue reading

How to Use Linkedin for Your Business

Written by Bonnie Chomica Did you put your resume up on Linkedin and forget about it? Yet, you hope it brings you that dream job, dream client, or fame and fortune? That’s not likely to happen. Just like any social media platform, you’ve got to work it, Baby. Here are some reasons why you should revisit Linkedin and some tips on how to make it work better for you and your business. Reasons to Use Linkedin for Business On… Continue reading

How To Not Break Your Leg with Social Media

Are you still afraid of social media? You cannot get physically hurt by diving in, so what’s holding you back? Social media can be the most effective way to build your network, your brand, and your business. If you are new to social marketing, don’t panic. Everybody was a rookie once, and nobody broke their leg by trying. The key is to focus on just a couple of platforms or networks, and then expand after you get more familiar with… Continue reading