Instagram Now Supports Posting Up to 10 Photos as a Carousel
With it’s most recent update, Instagram is not allowing users to post up to 10 photos as one time, as a scrollable carousel. Users will see the update available over the next few weeks. The update kind of resembles the way the carousel ads on Facebook and Instagram now work. Users no longer need to […]
Landscaper Using Facebook In a Unique Way to Communicate With Clients
I recently started a discussion on a Facebook group about how landscapers use Facebook to help grow their business. So far, there are 48 replies and going strong. I was impressed with the amount of landscapers that are using Facebook to post pictures of their work and attract business. What caught my attention was a […]
How to Use Social Media as a Landscaper
As Spring approaches, It reminds me of when I was excited to go and hand out flyers door to door to obtain clients. I also put some of those flyers on mailboxes, hoping that I would not received a warning or a fine, since it is not legal to do so. Then there was the […]
Stories Are Coming to Facebook
First Snapchat, then Instagram, now Facebook will have “stories”. Stories are pictures and videos that disappear after 24 hours. Stories are not included in the News Feed. Users will see circular profile images at the top of their Newsfeed and when one is tapped on or clicked, it will bring you to that user’s Stories. […]
Using Fun Holidays: National Backwards Day
Tomorrow is National Backwards Day. This is a good opportunity for companies to have a little fun and humanize their brand. You could wear your clothes backwards, do a process backwards or post a reverse video to your social media channels. Just make sure to capture it. National Holidays or as I like to call […]
Tax Time Means Opportunity to Cash In
Now is the time everyone is starting to think about tax refunds. If people have not planned how they will spend their refunds by now, they soon will. If you can get in front of them early enough, you might be able to attract some business. Think of discounts and specials that you can offer. Post your offers […]
Podcast: Discussing Business and Marketing
I recently appeared on Triangle Cast, where Jason Guigno and Corey Jeffreys explore the ways that people bend, break, or hack the rules to live a life of their choosing. This may include entrepreneurs, business leaders, and people from all walks of life. During Episode 8, there was a section where we discussed starting a business and being worried because […]
Planning for Success in 2017
This is the year of success. I am making sure of it. In November, I sat down and planned what I want to do this year. For Social Post Interactive, I went from wanting to help businesses (any) with their digital marketing campaigns to narrowing down the types of companies that I can help best. This […]
Snapchat Adds Universal Search
If you use Snapchat, you are aware that it is difficult to find the content you want to follow. With the roll out of Universal Search, you will be able to find more of what you want to see from friends and groups. You will also be able to navigate the app better and find friends […]
Instagram Story Ads
Instagram is now going to start adding a 5 second photo or 15 second video add between stories where there is more than on in a row. They will be set to autoplay with audio. Users will have the ability to skip by swiping. Instagram is boasting over 150 million users are now using stories. […]