As a social media trainer and consultant, I have been so blessed to be able to guide some of the most amazing people in starting their businesses — and then marketing their businesses, and I LOVE every bit of it!
Something that I’ve seen repeatedly though, are people who keep attending my classes (some for the last almost ten years). Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate repeat attendees, but the people I am speaking of are those who come back only with a different business or business idea each time.
I do believe in multiple streams of income, but we’re talking about completely closing down a business and then starting something completely different. Keep the main business, your main business – and your “side hustles” on the side.
I don’t knock people for trying. Trust me I know what it’s like to feel stuck or have so many ideas in your head you don’t know which way to turn.
In this post, I am giving you a quick LinkedIn tip. I’m going to show you how to change your LinkedIn Public URL.
Having a custom public profile URL will help other members and recruiters identify your profile easily and connect with you.
Here is the step-by-step tutorial on how to change your LinkedIn URL: (If you’d rather watch the video, click on the play > button above.)
In 2018, I created a video, “How Do I Remove My Facebook Page from Facebook Business Manager? [Step-by-Step Facebook Tutorial],” that has gotten over 10,290 views on YouTube and is still being viewed today. Since Facebook has made so many changes to Facebook Business Manager and Facebook Business Suite, I created an updated version of this popular video.
Following are the steps to removing your Facebook Business Page from both the Facebook Business Manager and the Facebook Business Suite. If you prefer watching the video, click on the play > button below otherwise scroll past the video to read the text.
UPDATE: October 4, 2021 – Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are all down!
Just as Facebook’s Antigone Davis was live on CNBC defending the company over a whistleblower’s accusations and its handling of research data suggesting Instagram is harmful to teens, the company’s entire network of services suddenly went offline. ~ The Verge
We’re aware that some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products. We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
— Facebook (@Facebook) October 4, 2021
Though the following was originally published on January 28, 2021, this is still very relevant. Whether Facebook comes back up or not, I want you to understand that you do not own what is there, so be sure to use some or all of the recommendations below to continue to market your business.
Guide to Facebook Marketplace for Business
As many business owners are still trying to figure out what direction to take their businesses in today’s environment, I want to focus on businesses that don’t have a website and are looking for a place to sell their products. 🙂
Businesses that I address in this post are:
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Retailers & Ecommerce
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Real Estate Agents & Property Managers
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Car Dealerships
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Home Services Professionals
If you are using the Google My Business App, hopefully, you are also receiving reviews. Today I’m going to show you how to respond to those reviews when you receive them.
First, let me say a few things about receiving reviews on Google My Business.
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As a small business owner, one of the things that you always want to make sure that you do is respond to those reviews.
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In responding to those reviews, whether they are positive or negative, you always want to be polite.
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Never, ever have an argument with someone on the Google review platform, (and even off of the review platform).
Disclosure: Some companies that I mention are my marketing and training partners. I am an affiliate of others. I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links on this page. I only recommend products and services from companies I trust, tools I’ve used, and those that I highly recommend and feel may be of value to you and beneficial to your marketing efforts.
If you are using Canva to create graphic designs for your business, you already know how amazing it is — and if you use Canva on your desktop computer, they have just made it even more amazing!
A few days ago, Canva sent out an email with the subject line of “Canva for Desktop It’s Now Available.”
Your favorite design tool is now one click closer. Just tap the Canva icon on your desktop and start designing. No more scanning through multiple browser tabs. You can even set Canva to auto-launch when you log in to your device. Designing anything is now more personalized and convenient than ever.
Thanks to all of you that have taken advantage of the COVID-19 marketing specials to include the:
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Get Unstuck Marketing Brainstorming Sessions; and
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50% off WordPress websites
Because I and the other small businesses helping small businesses have been blessed during this time, we are doing everything we can to be a blessing — by helping small business owners to either get online or do online business better!
Maybe you’ve seen it, the Facebook Personal account has a new design that is being rolled out to everyone!
Keep reading to see what’s changed and what has stayed the same, how to switch to Facebook’s new design, and finally, how to switch back to Facebook Classic if you don’t like the redesign.
“You’re Invited to the New Facebook Design”