Monthly Archives: February 2012

Home Town Advantage – Marathon Style

Home Town Advantage – Marathon Style

I might be committing the ultimate sin by comparing ‘starting and running a business’ with ‘training for and running a marathon’.  Metaphors in social media are frowned upon, I was once told, and twice I’ve broken that mold: by comparing social media [...]

Posted in Achievements, Dorien Morin-van Dam, local, positive attitude, Strategic Planning, success, taking action | Tagged , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Twitter List Video Tutorial – Part 2

Twitter List  Video Tutorial -Part 2

 
When I get a social media question from a client or friend, by phone, in person or on my Facebook Page, I try to make a video tutorial after I answer their question or problem. [...]

Posted in Dorien Morin-van Dam, followers, how to get followers, Tips, Training, Twitter, youtube | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

Click “Like” For Schools Using Social Media

This is a guest post by Melissa Byers.
Melissa Byers is the owner and writer of MyrtleBeachforFamilies.com, a blog dedicated to providing families living in and visiting the Grand Strand the very best the area has to offer.  She is also [...]

Posted in Education, Facebook, local, Social Media | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

5 Things You Do Not Need For Excellent Facebook Engagement

’5 Things You Do Not Need For Excellent Facebook Engagement’
I am going to tell you what you do not need for excellent Facebook engagement.  I am not sure whose feathers, if any, I’ll be ruffling.  Maybe those of my fellow [...]

Posted in Engagement, Facebook, followers, Social Media, success, taking action | Tagged , , , , , , | 27 Comments

Real Local Social Media Networking Opportunities

Real Local Social Media Networking Opportunities
Are you a business owner of CEO?
Are you in charge of marketing or your company?
Are you hoping to expand your network to include social media?
Look no more.
 
There is plenty of opportunity for local B2B engagement, [...]

Posted in B2B, connect locally, local, Social Media, taking action, Tips | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

5 Creative and Virtually Free B2B Local Networking Ideas

Some of you might already know me well enough to know that I love B2B networking. Being a social media manager for small to medium size businesses, B2B networking is where I most likely will find my next client.   [...]

Posted in B2B, connect locally, Groups, local, Social Media, Tips, Workshop | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments