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Keeping Up with the Fundamental Changes to Your Facebook Business Page

Have you been keeping up with the fundamental changes to your Facebook business page? These changes have taken place in the last few months, and have significantly altered the user experience. Recently, a client asked me to help her make a few simple adjustments to her business page. It it took us the better part of an hour to make those simple adjustments. That’s when I realized I’d better start getting more familiar with the latest format and experience of using Facebook business pages. During the session with my client, I quickly learned that navigating on the page has changed. [...]

By |2022-10-12T22:25:46-06:00October 12th, 2022|0 Comments

Do You Do Your Best to Protect Your Privacy on Facebook and LinkedIn?

Do you do your best to protect your privacy on Facebook and LinkedIn? Many of my clients are worried about privacy when it comes to social media. All of us should periodically review our privacy and related settings for each of our social media sites. Taking this action will not only help to address privacy concerns, it will improve your overall experience with these sites.   Facebook Find your settings by clicking on the arrow to the right of the bell icon in your menu bar. Click on “Settings and Privacy” and then click on “Privacy.” In the “General Account” [...]

By |2022-06-02T14:06:41-06:00June 2nd, 2022|0 Comments

Your LinkedIn About Section is the Story of You

In my opinion, your LinkedIn About section is the story of you in the context of your career. Whether you are a business owner or a job seeker, the focus needs to be on the direction you are heading. Yet, people also want to know a bit of your back story to help them learn more about you. Do you tell your unique, compelling story in your LinkedIn About section? Be sure to use this section to its full advantage by sharing your story in a meaningful way. In her excellent book, “LinkedIn for Personal Branding: The Ultimate Guide,” Linked [...]

By |2022-05-26T20:34:52-06:00May 26th, 2022|2 Comments

Improve Your Communication and Leadership Skills by Joining Toastmasters

I highly encourage you to improve your communication and leadership skills by joining Toastmasters. Recently, I celebrated my 25th anniversary of joining Toastmasters, and I’m so grateful for all I’ve learned since then. I joined my first club to help me improve my abilities as a salesperson, as I’d never been in that field before. Not only did I become a better speaker, my listening and feedback skills improved as well. Why am I bringing up Toastmasters in this blog post? This week I led a panel presentation on Toastmasters’ educational platform at one of my Toastmasters clubs. Plus, a [...]

By |2022-05-13T06:49:18-06:00May 13th, 2022|0 Comments

LinkedIn is a Heartfelt Variation of a Resume

When I compare the format of LinkedIn and that of resumes, I believe that LinkedIn is a heartfelt variation of a resume. There are certainly some similarities between your LinkedIn profile and your resume. In your LinkedIn profile headline, you may use similar terms to the ones you use in your resume’s executive summary. Your profile’s Experience section, to a large extent, mirrors your resume’s references to jobs you have held. The Education section of your profile reflects the same educational institutions you list in your resume. Yet, a resume is a static document, while a Linked profile gives multiple [...]

By |2022-02-02T20:32:12-07:00February 2nd, 2022|2 Comments

Asking For and Giving Recommendations on LinkedIn

Many people have difficulties with asking for and giving recommendations on LinkedIn. Potential clients, referral partners and employers pay attention to the recommendations you have received and ones you’ve given. Yet, many people remain reluctant to ask for public recognition for the work they do. Further, they struggle with how to compose a recommendation that comes across as authentic, specific and meaningful.   Asking For Recommendations For someone to recommend you on LinkedIn, the two of you need to be connected on this site. Also, they can only recommend you for a position that’s listed in your Experience section. Therefore, [...]

By |2021-11-17T21:57:28-07:00November 17th, 2021|0 Comments

Sharing Social Media Tips with the Rockin’ Women Networking Group

Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity of sharing social media tips with the Rockin’ Women Networking Group. They are an informal group of women business owners who are based in the south metro Denver area. It was my first in-person presentation in just over a year, so that made my time with these ladies extra special. My focus was primarily on LinkedIn, and I touched briefly on Facebook and Instagram. Here are some of the tips I shared that were especially appreciated by those in attendance. Some of these tips are about features that have been around for some time. [...]

By |2021-09-24T07:37:14-06:00September 23rd, 2021|0 Comments

What You Can Learn from Someone’s Activity and Interests Sections on LinkedIn

Have you ever wondered what you can learn from someone’s Activity and Interests sections on LinkedIn? Heck, you might not even know about these sections. People often ask me how to decide whether or not to connect with someone on LinkedIn. Checking out these sections, especially the Activity section, can help you make this decision. Also, you can use this information before becoming referral partners with them or taking them on as a client.   Activity Section The Activity section includes everything that a person has posted, shared, reacted to, or commented on in the last 90 days. This section [...]

By |2021-08-12T19:58:44-06:00August 12th, 2021|0 Comments

Nine Ways to Promote Your Speaking Engagements

There are at least nine ways to promote your speaking engagements. I’ve tried a variety of ways to promote these engagements and increase attendance – whether at my own events or as a guest speaker. The tips in this blog post apply whether it is an in-person or virtual event. They can also be applicable for podcast appearances.   Preparing to Promote Your Speaking Engagement Make sure your presentation title is short, catchy and understandable. You need to grab people’s attention right away, and that’s what the title will do for you. Include a short description of your talk with [...]

By |2021-07-30T08:30:28-06:00July 30th, 2021|0 Comments

How to Ask for and Give Reviews on Google

Have you wondered how to ask for and give reviews on Google? Over the last six months, I’ve become more intentional in both asking for these reviews as well as giving them. Previously, I was more focused on LinkedIn recommendations and Facebook business page reviews and had neglected Google reviews. Since I started asking for and receiving Google reviews, the activity on my Google page has definitely increased.   What’s the Value of Having Good Google Reviews?  There are countless reasons for having good Google reviews. In their August 2020 blog DevDigital shared 5 Reasons Why Google Reviews are Important [...]

By |2021-07-21T21:49:05-06:00July 21st, 2021|0 Comments
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