We live in a world fueled by instant gratification. So when someone suggests you be patient and play the long game, it might require some convincing. This post makes the case for playing the long game in your approach to organic reach on social media - with two specific platforms: YouTube & LinkedIn. Picking your platform When considering the best social media platform … [Read more...]
How to grow website audience through social media
I was asked this week about the recent ramp up of social media content I was putting out on behalf of my other brand, a travel writing and content creation business, CarryOnQueen.com For those of you perhaps unfamiliar, COQ is a travel writing site aimed at fun-fit-females, many in their 50s pursuing adventure travel with friends, family, a partner or solo. It’s a passion … [Read more...]
80% of content consumed online will be video by 2020 – are you ready for it?
I’ll freely admit I’m a WORD and WRITING person. That love is what has led to a weekly commitment to share weekly tips here on this blog since 2008 and through my Sunday morning Five-Minute Marketing Tips e-newsletter. I also love to speak, so you would think that video would be natural. But I'll admit to being plagued by challenges that likely sound familiar to you … [Read more...]
Influencer marketing insider scoop
This past week I’ve been wearing dual hats as marketing expert as well as travel blogger and writer while at conference and speaking events back in New York state and Ontario, as part of the official industry launch of my new travel blog, www.CarryOnQueen.com. TBEX (North America’s Travel Blogger Expo) in Finger Lakes, NY was my first full on emersion into the world of … [Read more...]
Google analytics data retention: how to guard against coming changes
May 25, 2018 is a date you might want to circle in your calendar. That's the day that GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) comes into effect in the EU. Even if you are not in the EU, this will effect you if members of your list are. There has been much chatter in marketing circles about GDRP. If you are familiar and compliant with CASL (Canadian Anti Spam Legislation) in … [Read more...]