Diane Kline of St. Louis, MO, writes:
"I am the co-author of QuirkOut! Crazy Things Women do to Stay Sane. It's a blog and weekly column, for women 20 through death, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch … [Read more...]
Mari Smith to share her Facebook ‘pot of glue’ Wednesday
Why is it that some people have so much trouble generating interest in their Facebook pages? Yet other people, like Mari Smith, one of the world's foremost experts on Facebook, seem to have a big pot of glue that they slather onto their pages and capture whoever … [Read more...]
5 things to do if your Facebook Fan Page disappears
Google "my Facebook Fan Page disappeared," and you'll see a long list of frustrated, aggravated, infuriated people---some of whom have accumulated thousands of fans---perplexed as to why their Fan Pages, and months of valuable content, are long gone. It … [Read more...]
Help! No one can see my Facebook Fan Page
Talk about frustrating! For the past few months, I've had no activity at my Facebook Fan Page, despite the fact that I've been posting videos, notes, tips and photos. If you click on that link … [Read more...]
Hang a banner advertising your Facebook Fan Page
Don't just create a Facebook Fan Page, and then forget about all the ways you can promote it offline.
Here's a cool marketing tool that costs little and can attract fans in droves.
It's a simple Facebook banner that … [Read more...]
Wanted: Examples of Facebook Fan Page coupons
If you use coupons on your Facebook Fan Pages, particularly if those coupons are bringing more leads and sales, I'd like to see them.
Include the link in the comment section below, explain how you created the created the coupon, and the … [Read more...]
Consultant needs help launching new product for biz leaders
Anne Graham of Vancover, British Columbia writes:
"I've developed a great toolkit for business leaders with 33 specific techniques they can use to lead their firms out of the recession. It's called "Recession Proof and Recovery Ready: The 91 Day Business Tune-up Toolkit."
It's a 314-page physical product, stuffed full of every … [Read more...]
Creator of novelty soaps needs social media, marketing advice
Cindy Tollen of El Paso, Texas writes:
"I am a one woman shop at SudznBubbles.com and I sell custom and novelty glycerine soap products, bath salts, body butter and lip balm---some of it around a food theme. You can buy a soap that looks like a piece … [Read more...]Calculate the value of your Facebook Fan Page
Maintaining a Facebook Fan Page is a lot of work.
You need to attract targeted fans who care about your topic. You must consistently provide compelling content. And you should respond to every person who responds to you.
So how much is all this work really worth?
Find out with the [Read more...]
Web designer needs marketing ideas—tips, anyone?
Alissa Rothstein of Alissa Rothstein Design Studio in Woodbridge, NJ, writes:
"I am a graphic/web designer, and I'm stuck when it comes to marketing.
"I've tried email blasts to different industries, postcard mailings, and am a member of the Chamber of Commerce which, incidentally, had promised but never provided any … [Read more...]