Pinterest has been in the news lately not only because of it amazing growth and popularity but also for some different controversies. I totally fell in love with Pinterest as soon as I pinned my first picture. I loved it so much that not only did I write a post about it, but I also…
Monthly Archives: February 2012
The Anatomy of a Tweet
If you’re just starting out on Twitter, figuring out how it works may be challenging at first. Here’s a Tweet broken down to help you understand what it all means. Knowing the basic terms and with some practice, you’ll be on your way to joining the twitosphere! Twitter basic terms you should know: Follower: A follower is…
Are You Addicted to Social Media? Just Asking!
Hi, my name is Genevieve…and I’m addicted to social media! That’s right, I admit it! I’m not certain exactly what makes people get hooked on social media sites, I’m sure it’s different for everyone. Perhaps it’s friendship, the opportunity for self-expression or just for something to do. How do you know if you’re addicted to social…
Social Media Marketing: Don’t Get Fooled by the Numbers!
The 2 most common issues I see with social media marketing are (1) people trying to be everywhere on the web because they try to follow what others are doing and (2) they suffer from the new “shiny object syndrome” (the uncontrollable need to try every new tool or platform you see). I usually suggest to stick to…
Facebook Timeline Covers: Just Asking!
Last week, I discovered this great tool called Quipol which allows you to ask simple one question polls to find out your audience’s opinion on practically any topic. This gave me the idea to start weekly polls which is called “Just Asking“. I will use this to find out more about you and your opinion on different…
20 Clever Ideas to Help Promote Your Social Media Presence
You’ve created profiles across several social media platforms and you think, “now what”? How do you get people to find and follow you? Gaining followers may take some time but here are 20 ideas to help you promote your social media presence and speed up the process. Include your profiles in your Email signature (use…
