Ultimate Blog Challenge

Well I have to say that keeping up with blogs is not easy for me.  I  blog for a friend/client of mine on her  2 sites ( should be doing one a week). And I need to keep my own blog up! So I made a decision to join in this challenge for 30 days…One blog a day!!

Come join me and share with us here what your tips are! It started April 1st so still time to jump in!

http://ultimateblogchallenge.com/

~Embrace your day!

Did you say Social Media Marketing again?

Yes, yes— I know, too much information all over out there on this subject…but why you ask??? Cause it’s important in today’s world! So I am going to talk about it one more time….bear with me!
Social media can be an effective marketing strategy if used wisely. Some self promotion is expected, However, the majority of your social media posts should be engaging with your audience and providing valuable information for your potential clients or customers.
Blogs are very search engine friendly and fairly easy to setup and maintain. Again, obey the rules above! It  should also direct your readers to your website. Or be like me and have a blog IN your website.
Short blog entries make great ezine content. Include a paragraph from your blog in your newsletter with a ‘read more’ link that takes your readers to your blog.
More Twitter Tips
Twitter has so many uses as you already know..but here are some more:
  • Post quick tips, quotes or a catchy sentence or phrase from your book or speech. Include a link back to your website.
  • Again obey rule above for Social Media..engage your followers! You can educate and give tips with valuable information to your prospects and clients so that they turn to you as the expert in your business.
  • If you have a newsletter or blog, post links to specific blog posts or to your newsletter sign up page.
  • Use the tool Hootsuite to schedule Tweets in advance. Use Tweepi to and to automatically follow anyone who follows you, or unfollow those who don’t follow you.
  • Have your Twitter posts automatically feed to your Facebook page and widen your exposure.
  • Watch the Direct Messages you receive and any @ messages. Try to connect with these people and start building relationships. Engage!
What unique way do you use social media?