In May of 2011, Facebook released (quietly, of course) new guidelines for brands using the platform. Here at The Randy Lane Company, we notified our clients of the new rules, and tried to help you understand them. Fast forward 15 months, and you’re still asking about it. Not only are you asking about it, but […]
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Getting Started on Twitter: A Cure for the Twitter Jitters
Twitter looks fun, but you don’t understand exactly how it works? Everyone feels that way when they first sign up. To cure those Twitter jitters, here’s what you need to know to get started: How it Works You have 140 characters for each tweet. You’ll want to craft your tweets efficiently to convey your message […]
Facebook’s Schedule Feature: Why Schedule Social Media?
Facebook recently made a giant step forward with the creation of the scheduling feature. You can now schedule a Facebook status (which may include a link, photo or video) for future post within the Facebook platform. Use this feature to schedule Facebook posts in advance in lieu of HootSuite, or similar third party apps. It’s […]
Social Media Tips for Small Business [Audio]
I had the pleasure of being a guest on It’s Just Business, Wink 107.1/Ohio. I gave the Business Crash Test Dummy, Kim Turner, feedback on a recent issue he had with Yelp. I answered several caller questions about small business and social media, including whether you should self-promote on LinkedIn, the Facebook cover photo no-no’s, […]