Social Networking Archives - Purple Diamond Marketing http://purplediamondmarketing.com Thu, 16 Feb 2017 20:05:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 33230047 Simple “How To’s”? to Increase Social Media Engagement http://purplediamondmarketing.com/simple-how-tos%e2%80%8b-to-increase-social-media-engagement/ Thu, 16 Feb 2017 20:05:18 +0000 http://purplediamondmarketing.com/?p=1163 Next week I am the guest speaker for the Peabody Area Chamber Lunch & Round Table and they have asked me to help their members find simple ways to get some traction, maximize visibility, and find the audience for their business or organization. In short, they are looking for ways to improve the time they... Read more »

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]]> 1163 Have You Checked Out Your Social Media Strategist http://purplediamondmarketing.com/have-you-checked-out-your-social-media-strategist/ http://purplediamondmarketing.com/have-you-checked-out-your-social-media-strategist/#respond Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:04:41 +0000 http://purplediamondmarketing.com/?p=540 Social Media Marketing is still very new and so we are seeing many many marketing professionals jump in and call themselves “Social Media Marketing Strategist or Professionals”.   Some are, but many are not.  So, before you sign-up for a class or attend a seminar or hire a company to help you with your Social Media... Read more »

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]]> http://purplediamondmarketing.com/have-you-checked-out-your-social-media-strategist/feed/ 0 540 Why Businesses Fail at Social Media Marketing http://purplediamondmarketing.com/why-businesses-fail-at-social-media-marketing/ http://purplediamondmarketing.com/why-businesses-fail-at-social-media-marketing/#respond Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:37:13 +0000 http://purple-diamond.net/?p=491 The biggest reason why businesses fail at Social Media Marketing is that they don’t understand that talking at someone is not the same as talking with someone.  The word “social” implies that there is a conversation between two or more people.  Many businesses use sites like Facebook to push their marketing messages out to the... Read more »

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]]> http://purplediamondmarketing.com/why-businesses-fail-at-social-media-marketing/feed/ 0 491 Road Map for Social Media http://purplediamondmarketing.com/road-map-for-social-media/ Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:58:19 +0000 http://purple-diamond.net/blog/?p=389 Do you need a road map for all the Social Media Sites? For most business owners this on-line world is most likely making your head spin and just when you mastered the use of Facebook or Twitter you “StumbleUpon”  about 10 other sites that are up and coming and need your immediate attention.  Are you... Read more »

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]]> 418 Pitfalls of Social Media Marketing http://purplediamondmarketing.com/pitfalls-of-social-media-marketing/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:57:21 +0000 http://purple-diamond.net/blog/?p=370 Social Media Marketing is a key concern for most businesses today.  As social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and many others continue to grow, businesses scramble to use these sites to gain the eyes of their target audience.  But, what happens to the small business who has under 5 employees or no resources [time... Read more »

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]]> 370 How Social Is Your Social Media Marketing? http://purplediamondmarketing.com/how-social-is-your-social-media-marketing/ http://purplediamondmarketing.com/how-social-is-your-social-media-marketing/#respond Sat, 12 Feb 2011 11:19:17 +0000 http://purple-diamond.net/blog/?p=324 How “social” is your Social Media Marketing Campaign? Do you understand how to actually get business from  Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and your Blog? If you are using Facebook and other on-line sites solely to push marketing messages about your business you are missing a great opportunity to create an effective pull marketing campaign to your... Read more »

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]]> http://purplediamondmarketing.com/how-social-is-your-social-media-marketing/feed/ 0 324 Cabin Fever and Social Media Marketing http://purplediamondmarketing.com/cabin-fever-and-social-media-marketing/ http://purplediamondmarketing.com/cabin-fever-and-social-media-marketing/#respond Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:48:59 +0000 http://purple-diamond.net/blog/?p=311 The Northeast got hit with a major snowstorm this past week that impacted travel and the ability for businesses to remain open as snow emergency declarations and road condition warnings kept people in their homes and off the streets.  During the 2 days of this winter storm and long list of cancellations some businesses thrived... Read more »

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]]> http://purplediamondmarketing.com/cabin-fever-and-social-media-marketing/feed/ 0 311 Can Facebook Help My Business? http://purplediamondmarketing.com/can-facebook-help-my-business/ http://purplediamondmarketing.com/can-facebook-help-my-business/#respond Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:52:50 +0000 http://purple-diamond.net/blog/?p=258 “Facebook…facebook….facebook….do I really need to use this social media service to help my business?”  That depends on YOU!  Being a business owner offers you a choice of what you want to do for getting the word out about your product and/or services.  However, with over 300 million users on Facebook and a growing number of ... Read more »

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]]> http://purplediamondmarketing.com/can-facebook-help-my-business/feed/ 0 258 Networking 101 For Business http://purplediamondmarketing.com/networking-101-for-business/ http://purplediamondmarketing.com/networking-101-for-business/#comments Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:29:40 +0000 http://purple-diamond.net/blog/?p=256 Networking these days goes beyond attending a Chamber event or Trade Show.  Today’s businesses need to recognize that the marketing and sales process extends beyond attending networking events.  The key is to not only connect with potential clients at events in your geographical area, but to reinforce and build a relationship with these same people... Read more »

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]]> http://purplediamondmarketing.com/networking-101-for-business/feed/ 2 256 Facebook Tips for Businesses From Purple Diamond http://purplediamondmarketing.com/facebook-tips-for-businesses-from-purple-diamond/ http://purplediamondmarketing.com/facebook-tips-for-businesses-from-purple-diamond/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:03:43 +0000 http://purple-diamond.net/blog/?p=212 [note: these tips are just suggestions and it is up to the individual business to determine what is best for their business.] 1.)    Frequency is key! Posting an update at least once per day  and adding  “friends / fans”  to your personal and business page must be on-going and with effort.  Do not wait for... Read more »

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