Whether it’s taking up a new skill, or quitting an unhealthy habit, New Years Resolutions are about self-improvement. If you’re not sure what you might commit to in 2021, how about putting some thought into how you can improve your social media accounts? Not sure where to start? I’ve put together a list of 5…
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5 Digital marketing mistakes to avoid for charities and small businesses
It’s easy to make mistakes in digital marketing, especially if it’s not something you’ve done before. There are some simple things you can do to avoid the biggest mistakes though, the first of which is to keep reading. I’ve picked out five of the biggest digital marketing mistakes so you can avoid them yourself. Doing…
5 ways your small business can join the conversation online
Sometimes it’s easy to forget the ‘social’ side to social media. Many businesses and organisations just use social media to broadcast information and nothing else. To really get the benefits of social media, creating conversation and joining the conversation is a really big part of a successful strategy. If you’re not sure where to start,…
Social Media Do’s and Don’ts for Small Businesses
Are you responsible for managing the social media for your business? Worried about making mistakes or not sure where to start? To help you out, I’ve pulled together some of the main do’s and don’t’s for managing social media channels. Use the below as a quick and easy checklist to make sure you’re making the…
What companies can learn from Twitter about staff morale
Staff morale is incredibly important in any company. If staff enjoy their jobs then they’re going to be more productive, more creative and there will be less chance of them leaving. High turnover can be costly. So how can you create a great working environment for your staff? I suggest looking to Twitter for inspiration….
Buffer, Burnout and the importance of taking a break
Buffer are known for two things: Building a successful social media platform and looking after their staff. In a recent announcement, the company shared why they are giving employees a 6 week paid break from work (after being with the company for 5 years).
5 Features all streaming services need
If you’re like me, you have subscriptions to Netflix, Prime or whatever film and TV streaming services are available in your country. I’m a self-confessed binge watcher and there’s nothing I enjoy more than working my way through a new TV series (or an old one if I’m feeling nostalgic). But I just can’t help but think about what improvements could be made or what new features would add value.
What I’ve learned working in social media
I’ve been working in social media in some form or another for over seven years now with some fantastic campaigns and projects under my belt. I thought it was about time I shared just a few of the things I’ve learnt whilst working in the digital world.
5 Podcasts you should be listening to
The popularity of podcasts now means that there are hundreds of thousands of podcasts to pick from. With that amount of choice, it can be hard to find something good to listen to. To help you, I’ve picked five of my favourites.
The problem with too many apps
A few years ago I was having dinner at Wahaca (as I love to do) and discovered a card on the table which advertised their app, allowing me to pay for my dinner from my phone and just walk out the door. As someone who can get pretty impatient whilst waiting for the bill to arrive, and then waiting even longer for a waiter to turn up with a card machine, I was impressed.