blThanks to the Chisago businesses who attended today’s webinar on e-blasts and e-newsletters. And thanks to Chisago HRA EDA and SBDC for hosting us! We talked about different tools for email lists, how to avoid spam, get read and track interaction. Someone in the session asked about combining email marketing with text messaging. I knew the last … Continue reading
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Facebook Pages for Businesses In Chisago County MN
Thanks to the Chisago businesses who attended today’s webinar on Facebook Pages for Businesses. And thanks to Chisago HRA EDA and SBDC for hosting us! We talked about how and why to set up a Facebook Page for your business. We also talked about how to get more people engaged in your Facebook page both … Continue reading
Understanding Websites that Get Found: a presentation
This morning I met with businesses in Chisago County (MN) to talk about Understanding Websites that Get Found. Really is was a talk on elements you might want to include in your business website. Thanks to Chisago County HRA – EDA for inviting me. Here are the topics we addressed: Get found by Google Answer … Continue reading
Strategic planning for online marketing – a session for small businesses
Thanks to the businesses in Chisago County (MN) for attending a new training on online marketing. Thanks to Chisago County HRA – EDA for inviting me. Today we looked at strategic planning for online marketing. I think the most important step is figuring out what you want to do and how you’re going to measure it. … Continue reading
E-Marketing Checklist training archive
Thanks to the businesses in Chisago County (MN) for attending a new training on online marketing. Thanks to Chisago County HRA – EDA for inviting me. This is the start of a series to help Main Street businesses better use technology especially to offset challenges of a pandemic quarantine. Below you can find the video archive and … Continue reading
Claim your place on Google
Even if you don’t have a website, you can still be found on Google an Google maps by joining Google my Business: https://www.google.com/business/ The process is simple and the website walks you through the steps. At some point, Google will ask you to verify your association to the business. They will ask you to do … Continue reading
What is dark social?
Someone recently asked me about – dark social. According to Techopedia, it is… the social sharing of content that occurs outside of what can be measured by Web analytics programs. This mostly occurs when a link is sent via online chat or email, rather than shared over a social media platform, from which referrals can be … Continue reading
How to Change your Name on Facebook
I had a friend with this issue; he wanted to change his name on Facebook. Looking up the answer I thought this could be the excuse I need to get back to regular Bytes. There is a “regular way” to simple submit a name change detailed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/help/173909489329079 There’s also a way to add … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Quiz – keeping the conversation cheery
This year more than most, I think it’s good to have some controversy-free conversation pieces at the Thanksgiving table. So I’m reviving the annual Thanksgiving Quiz. How many feathers does an adult turkey have? 1000 3500 7200 10000 Extra credit – who’s costume is made from turkey feathers? When is the earliest sign of turkeys … Continue reading
Private Photo Vault App – a secret folder for secret pictures
I have to give props to my kid’s school for sending out info on this app. I appreciate them keeping an eye out and sharing. I have three kids, three schools – only one is this good about sharing info. The following talks about the iPhone app, but it’s also available on Android… Private Photo … Continue reading
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