Classy Marketing

08 October

How Do I Get Noticed On Facebook?

Erika Madden   |   Branding, Business Tips, Classy Marketing, Olyvia TV, Social Media Marketing   |   38 Comments

How to get noticed on Facebook: how to set up it up (the right way) and take your Page from amateur to pro.

You want your business to stand out and get noticed on Facebook.

You're wondering what it takes to get more followers, more likes, and more comments -- without feeling or looking like a sleazeball.

Any of that sound familiar? Yep, same here.

I've launched and managed quite a few Facebook Pages over the years and let me tell you: it was A LOT easier to get attention back then.

You really didn't have to do anything special because there was a lot less competition. And you didn't have to fight Facebook's algorithms to show up in your fans' newsfeeds!

But now? It's different. There are like a 1,252,173,450 Pages (or something like that) vying for people's "likes."

; You're lucky if you can get even 10% of your followers see your posts.

(I wish that was a joke.)

To grab people's interest so that they'll follow you -- not to mention think you're cool enough to give you likes and the highly coveted comment -- takes a killer combo of smarts + beauty + charm.

But it's not impossible. There are a lot of Pages both big and small that are getting it right, and you can, too.

Last week I gave you a "meaty" blog post (thanks, Kirsten!) all about how to begin getting people to perk up and take notice of you online.

I want you to start there, and then watch today's video that covers four more solid strategies to take your Facebook Page from "ho hum" to "whoa, she's got it together!"

In it I talk about:

#1 - The importance of images and consistent visual branding

#2 - Why completing your About description is key

#3 - What sort of content you should be sharing to stand out from the crowd of businesses all wanting to make a buck

#4 - How to use Facebook Insights to increase your visibility and engagement

Watch it now:
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01 October

Help! How Do I Get My Blog + Brand Noticed Online?

Erika Madden   |   Business Tips, Classy Marketing, Reputation, Social Media Marketing   |   70 Comments

20+ Things That Get Bloggers + Business Owners Noticed Online (if you're struggling to get more followers, customers, and blog traffic, this post is for you!)

Do you feel like you're spinning your wheels when it comes to getting people to perk up and take notice of you online?

Do you wonder, "How do I get more people to like my social media posts or even visit my website? It seems like I'm trying everything and no one is listening!"

At my office hours last week, I had A LOT of people come to me with this problem.

They all wanted to know how they could present their online marketing so that it was attractive. Appealing. Effective.

I decided to tweak and expand my advice to them in today's post, because I feel it's a good foundation to start building a stronger digital strategy.

In the weeks to come I'll be covering the different social media networks in more depth so you'll understand exactly how to stand out and look your best on each one.

(There may even be videos! Eeee!)

But to begin, we need to start at the beginning:
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09 July

Don’t Be Rude: Twitter Etiquette Tips That Woo

Erika Madden   |   Classy Marketing, Online Etiquette, Social Media Marketing   |   9 Comments

Don't be rude! Take these Twitter etiquette tips and woo your fans.

Do you know what to say when someone follows or retweets you on Twitter? What about when someone favorites your tweet?

Do you clutter your newsfeed with dozens of  "thanks!" and risk annoying your other followers? Or is it OK to, well, do nothing?

It's easy to figure out how to use this chat-based social network (click, type, done!), but knowing how to make a positive impression every time you come in contact with people on Twitter can stump even the most well-intended of us.

In today's blog post I share my online etiquette advice with Lauren, the author of the beautifully wise blog Breathe & Nourish. She writes:

Hi Erika! I have a question as it pertains to Twitter etiquette. If I am mentioned or if someone talks to me, I do my best to always reply, just as I do every comment on my blog. I would also say I reply to about 80% of my retweets. But as a follower, I get annoyed sometimes when my feed is just filled with people thanking other people for following or for tons of retweets. I usually don't welcome new followers. Is this viewed as rude? Should I be welcoming each and every new follower? (Oh and what about favorites??)  -- Lauren
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11 June

Do Obnoxious Pop-Ups Really Work?

Erika Madden   |   Classy Marketing, Reputation, Website Design   |   28 Comments

Do website pop-ups work and should you use them on your website? No, and here's why.

You've heard the sermon on website pop-ups, right?

It's the one that says you simply MUST use pop-up email subscription boxes if you want to build an email list that rivals the population of a mid-size American city.

In six days.

(Okay. I may be exaggerating. Slightly.)

If this sounds new to you, here's a quick recap!

"Pop-ups will increase your subscribers by 20000% percent overnight!"
"Pop-ups will make you filthy rich!"
"You're a nincompoop if you don't use pop-ups!"
"Amen."

(Such a great word. Nincompoop. It reminds me of my childhood Smurf-watching days. :) )

Obviously these pop-up evangelizers are pretty hardcore -- but do jolting, intrusive, unwanted solicitations actually work?

And should you use them to grow your brand?

Let's take a look. ...

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