Last week, we talked about how to create a successful social media strategy. With that advice guiding you, it is safe to assume that you have a basic idea of how to get started.

Last week, we talked about how to create a successful social media strategy. With that advice guiding you, it is safe to assume that you have a basic idea of how to get started.
Today, we are going to continue with our “online marketing spring cleaning” series. If you have not been keeping up, be sure to check out our recent pieces on website design and search engine optimization.
Are you interested in becoming more active with social media? Do you have questions about how to get started or how to take your strategy to the next level? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you are not alone. Despite the fact that social media marketing has taken off over the past few years, there are millions of organizations that have yet to get involved.
With Halloween quickly approaching, you may have been caught off-guard when it comes to taking advantage of the marketing opportunities in the year's spookiest holiday. No need to be afraid, though - there are still a few things you can do this week to capture the attention of your audience (and hopefully not scare them away!).
When you first start using social media to reach out to your audience, usually one particular social network stands out as being right for your business. For some businesses, Facebook seems like a natural choice; for others, it may be Twitter or Pinterest or another social media site.
Facebook and Twitter are always there. You can pop in and check your accounts, disappear for a couple of weeks, and when you come back, everything is just how you left it, people carrying on the global conversation without you. What you're not seeing, however, is what your silence is costing you in followers and potential customers. Here are some reasons why it's important to stay consistently active on your social media accounts.