Did you know that Facebook posts get far more engagement when you are sharing a photo than any other type of post? Ever wonder why Pinterest is so popular? People love eye candy, or at least something to look at when they are online. Who wants to read a whole bunch of text? A picture says a thousand words, and it is so much more engaging. It requires less "work" than reading text, clicking on [...]
Wanting to learn how to share great content that will engage your audience on Facebook? How about learning to network effectively on LinkedIn to build your professional connections? The Social Chicks have invited Donna Willon of Focused Networking to join us on October 12 to offer a day-long workshop on getting your business connected! Register with the Chamber of Commerce Serving Maple Ridge and [...]
BY LORI GRAHAM, THE TIMES SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 As a small business owner, I know what it’s like to wear many hats. At times it can be super exciting, and at others, well, super exhausting. And these days, it’s not about if you’re going to add social media to your must-do list, it’s about how you’re going to do it engagingly and efficiently. This is a common concern [...]
BY REBECCA VAUGHAN, THE TIMES AUGUST 16, 2012 Visit Rebecca and the other Social Chicks at www.facebook.com/thesocialchicks If you have been to a presentation on kids and social media, you have probably heard a lot of scary stories. Inappropriate comments, photos, revealing personal information and cyber bullying all come to mind. Social media certainly can be used [...]
BY VICKI MCLEOD: THE TIMES JULY 19-2012 If you’re paying attention to conversations in the world of social media, you’ve probably heard of the 80/20 rule. No doubt you’ve heard of it in reference to a number of other things as well, but in social media parlance, it refers to the formula used to determine the kind of content that makes for the best posts. Generally, 80 per cent of [...]
BY LORI GRAHAM, THE TIMES JUNE 21, 2012 If you're still thinking about whether or not social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Four Square, Pinterest, or You Tube are necessary to promote your business, think about these three Cs. 1) Choice: Just because every other business seems to be using social media doesn't mean you have to. If what you're currently doing to market your [...]
What's the most common piece of advice you're most likely to give someone when they head out to meet someone new, go on a date, or interview for a job? "Just be yourself." We offer this advice because we know that if you act naturally, you're more likely to be comfortable and honest. People gravitate toward others who are authentic, because we feel they are trustworthy, and they make us [...]
Chicks offer navigation tools Social Chicks are the newest to join The TIMES stable of local columnists addressing issues that matter in town By Vicki McLeod, The Times April 19, 2012 From Facebook to Pinterest to Twitter to Google Plus, social media is changing the way we communicate, connect, and interact. That's why three local marketing and communications specialists got together [...]
Today we had the great privilege of facilitating a workshop for local environmental groups who wanted to start or improve their social media presence in preparation for Earth Day. Hosted by the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society, the workshop covered the concept of why organizations would want to engage with their supporters and followers online, and then gave them tips and tricks for Twitter and [...]
Last month we were pleasantly surprised (and flattered!) to find that Daryl [...]
