Writer’s Resources
EXAMPLE OF A SUCCESSFUL BLOGGER OUTREACH CAMPAIGN
A couple of months ago, I received an email from a writer looking to promote her client. It started something like this: Hope you’re keeping well. I’m just getting in touch to ask if you’re open to accepting content from freelance writers at The Writers For Hire – if so, I’d love to put together […]
IS YOUR COMPANY MAKING THIS MISTAKE ON FACEBOOK?
If you’re reading this, you probably already know that your company should have a Facebook page. This isn’t another post about why you should use social media marketing. Instead, I want you to try something: Take a second, go to your Facebook business page, and stare at the Wall. Go ahead, I’ll wait. Here’s what […]
STOP BRANDJACKING: HELP WITH ONLINE BRAND & IDENTITY MANAGEMENT
Part of protecting your brand, your business, and even your personal online reputation is making sure that others don’t claim your name or try to impersonate you. So here’s a hint: sign up your name, brand, and business on every social media site – even if you don’t use it, even if you don’t have […]
CAST YOUR VOTE!
Our grammar-fail photo contest is officially closed, and we’ve selected our five finalists. Thanks to everyone who submitted photos! Voting will close on Thursday, October 28, and we’ll notify first and second-prize winners on our blog and via email. The five finalists are: 1. “Your Sexy”: College grammar fail from Kevin: 2. “Grils” wallet […]
USING FACEBOOK AS A TOOL FOR WRITERS
It’s no secret that Facebook is a social networking tool that most of us use to keep up with personal contacts. And we’ve seen over and over again how businesses are using Facebook as a social media tool to successfully network with clients and customers. Which got me thinking – how can writers harness the […]
MORE COOL SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING STUFF
So Redbox may not be the first company to bribe their customer base into fanning their Facebook page. And they definitely won’t be last. But hey, it works. I’m going to get my free movie tonight.
WHY YOU SHOULD BE GOOGLING YOURSELF: 3 TIPS FOR ONLINE REPUTATION MANAGEMENT
Image via Wikipedia A lot of marketers will tout the benefits of social media marketing for businesses: You’ve probably heard that businesses actually have two different reputations, online and offline. The same goes for individuals – everyone who’s a member of a social networking site has an online presence. When dealing with the Internet, you […]
HOW RETAILERS ARE GRABBING THE REINS ON SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
Social media keeps getting better and better. These days, lots of retailers are jumping on the social media bandwagon to keep up with the times – and, to get consumers in their doors and to jumpstart sales, they’re offering some great deals. If you’re a retail store and want to get some great ideas on […]
PERSONAL BRANDS: BE YOURSELF OR CREATE YOURSELF?
Marketing is about image – and in this world of social media marketing, personal branding is paramount. But how do you walk the line between being yourself and creating yourself? It’s a question that’s been plaguing marketers (check out this blog on businessgrow.com). And you know what? No one wants to buy into another slick […]
IS TWITTER DOWN?
Twitter has apparently been down since about 04:53:18 US Eastern Time, and it’s amazing how riled people can get about a FREE service being down. Some people are calling their service providers to make sure that Twitter hasn’t been inadvertently blocked! Hey, I love Twitter, but I’m not ready to deal with an hour on […]