Is Threads Right for Your Business? (If you’re on Instagram, the answer is probably. And it’s easy to do)
Facebook err…Meta does it again. We have yet another social media platform to consider. Usually when advising businesses on whether they should participate on a social media platform, I ask them who their ideal client is and then we go by demographics. If your ideal customer is on the platform, go for it. If not, skip it—unless you just really enjoy being overextended in your posts and social media attention. But threads isn’t exactly a new platform. Well, it is technically. But if you have Instagram, it
Christina R. Metcalf
Using Existing Facebook Groups to Grow Your Business
If your town is like most, there are several Facebook groups that have formed around living, working, and/or playing in your area. Some are private and you’ll need to request to join. Others are public. Some groups are loosely veiled business generators for community leaders or professionals (often real estate agents) who recognize how important it is to insert themselves into conversations about the community. Facebook groups are an excellent way to grow your business. Here are a few ways to do this in an
Christina Metcalf
3 Proven Things to Make Your Audience Look Forward to Your Facebook Posts
If you're on social media for business, you’re one of many voices. It’s hard to stand out and cultivate an audience of people who want to hear from you…let alone look eagerly for your content. Wouldn’t that be great?
Christina R. Metcalf
Get More Customers with Facebook Ads: Pandemic Version
Have you been hesitant to pay Facebook for your content to appear in your audience’s streams? Maybe you still remember the days when you could get good reach through just normal, consistent posting. Those days are long gone. If you want your audience to see you--and you really need that especially now--then you're going to have to “pay to play.” But just handing over the money to Facebook won't bring you the traffic and sales you want. You need to learn how to write effective social media ads. And during
Christina R. Metcalf
8 Ways to Get Noticed on Social Media Today
There's a lot of noise on the social media channels and getting noticed can seem a task akin to pushing a large bolder up an icy slope in gale-force winds blowing down off of the mountain. But it's not as hard as you think. Here are several tips to help you get your business noticed today.
Christina R. Metcalf