Hello, I’m an influencer

Hello, I’m an influencer

I admit to rolling my eyes when someone announces they’re an influencer.  There’s an element of disbelief, but I know that influencers can be powerful allies for businesses. A few years ago, we used the services of a few Mummy-bloggers to promote one of our client’s...
When is a blog not a blog?

When is a blog not a blog?

A blog post is an article – ideally showcasing your knowledge and experience, showing off your expertise – but it is NOT a sales pitch. I see blogs on people’s websites that are clearly written for SEO purposes, but there’s where their usefulness stops. If I search...
It’s not about the numbers

It’s not about the numbers

I caught someone talking on Instagram recently and, while there was a good bit of swearing, he had a strong point.  Winning at social media isn’t about going viral, it isn’t about thousands (or even millions) of connections.  But that seems to be what everyone is...
Are you keeping up with the algorithms?

Are you keeping up with the algorithms?

My social media platform of choice is LinkedIn.  I have a presence on others, but that’s where most of my efforts are focused.  I’ve been a member since 2005 and it’s changed a lot since then. LinkedIn in 2005 was a sterile environment, mainly a ‘dating’ platform for...
Leverage your articles

Leverage your articles

If you take the time to write an article or two for your blog each month, don’t limit your reach, by just posting it in one place. Clearly you want your expertise to feature on your website, on your blog, so potential clients can see you know your stuff.  But where...