“Somebody, throw me a life ring!” 
Many of you have started social media marketing for your business, and then given up on it. [Read more…] about Life-Saving Social Media Tips (Updated 2019)
Hashtags Uncovered – The 411 (updated 2020)
We’ve all seen hashtags on TV, in advertising, and as part of social media status updates, but have you really figured out how they work? Recall the [Read more…] about Hashtags Uncovered – The 411 (updated 2020)
Google Search & Maps Update 2023
Google has made so many changes over the past several years, it can be hard to keep up if you aren’t constantly logging into your account. What’s important is that Google is still the #1 search engine in the world, and still crucial for businesses and organizations to maintain a presence for site traffic and local SEO.
The latest big change to Google My Business for local search is that it is now called Google Business Profile. The dashboard is still active with your business links, however, the links lead directly to Google Search where your account is managed. See How to Connect to Customers with Google Business Profile if you have not claimed and verified your business listing for Google Maps, or if you need management tips.
The blogs below may also be helpful.
How to Connect to Customers with Google Business Profile (Google My Business) Update 2023
https://tinareedjohnson.com/social-media/google-local-reviews/
https://tinareedjohnson.com/google/google-plus-and-your-google-accounts/
Social Media Terms – Understanding Social Media Jargon
Do you find social media terms confusing? What is a tweet anyway? Each network seems to have its own language, but these social media terms mean the same thing in each category on these four [Read more…] about Social Media Terms – Understanding Social Media Jargon
Facebook Pages vs. Facebook Groups
Looking for love with Facebook Groups?
Preparation of your Facebook Web page should be just as important as preparation for a date. A date with a prospective customer or connection, that is.
You want to be interesting, and [Read more…] about Facebook Pages vs. Facebook Groups
Facebook Privacy Settings – Increase your Comfort Level on Facebook!
Get help with your Facebook privacy settings here.
You will probably agree that one of the number one concerns in using Facebook is privacy. It can seem overwhelming to keep your information private on Facebook. This is understandable as online theft [Read more…] about Facebook Privacy Settings – Increase your Comfort Level on Facebook!
Sharing Social Media Images with Stock Photos
More Tips on Using Online Images Properly
Have you found photography you really like, only to find out that the photographer prefers that you *not* post their work online? It can be pretty tricky figuring out [Read more…] about Sharing Social Media Images with Stock Photos
Sharing Social Media Images
When Sharing is *Not* Caring on Social Media!
You might think that photographers appreciate it when you share their images online. Believe it or not, this isn’t always the case! There are oftentimes conditions on image use, and you can get into trouble if you are not paying attention. [Read more…] about Sharing Social Media Images
LinkedIn Recommendations and Endorsements
How to Post & Manage Recommendations on LinkedIn
Everyone knows that LinkedIn is the premier business-to-business social media network. It’s not just the place to be when you are looking for a job, but it is a great way to connect to decision makers for your business. [Read more…] about LinkedIn Recommendations and Endorsements
Google Search & Maps Reviews Update 2023
How to Post & Manage Google Reviews
Google and other online reviews are crucial for businesses and organizations to succeed. Reviews are one of the top ways that searchers find products and services because people rely on what others are saying. Online reviews on Maps can lead locals directly to your business through their search results. And did you know that Google Search is influenced by Google Reviews, so they help with your seo!
How do you get more reviews for your business? Submitting reviews for others can be a great way to encourage return reviews and attract more customers. The process is pretty straightforward as you will see below. [Read more…] about Google Search & Maps Reviews Update 2023