Needless to say we dove in deep & fast and by the end of the call I had the extreme pleasure of being asked to be a guest on Amber’s online TV show, Live Your Freedom TV.
Below is the complete transcript (with links & pics for you). Enjoy! Continue Reading…
Check out this fun gab session with Michele Flamer, producer of The Retail Couch, an awesome audio podcast for retailers, reps and manufacturers.
There’s nothing quite like human connection to remind us of what really matters: filling our hearts and souls with passion. Continue Reading…
What’s the big deal about fans? Oh, just the fact that they represent your audience, and ultimately your entire customer base. That’s all.
Let’s take a moment to discuss how to engage effectively (and have fun!) on your social media fan pages, growing your audiences and improving your customer service exponentially. Continue Reading…
But, understanding analytics is like having your own crystal ball. It is the only true way of knowing if “they” like what you’re selling, my friend.
It is exciting – and scary – to be held accountable. But, I say…..
I love blogs! Lots of folks do not share this sentiment, however.
What they don’t realize is that your blog is the BEST way to invite your fans to your website, and to let Google and other search engines know you exist.
This chapter of my book covers how to manage your blog, including exercises to generate a full year of blog topics, how to find great images and videos, how to format website pages for optimal readership success, and more. Continue Reading…
Chapter 8: Resource Guide
Here is a complete list of my favorite resources for everything related to managing your website. Mined and cultivated over the years, I’ve done the research so you don’t have to. Includes direct permalinks to all resources.
Chapter 4: How to Share Inspiration
When it comes to sharing on social media, we all want to create that magical content that “goes viral”. What makes us want to share something with our friends, or not?
Inspiration. Continue Reading…
1. That’s where my customers check in almost daily.
2. I can target my ads to reach specific new audiences.
3. Facebook ads can be entertaining and compelling if I take the time to make them so. Google Ads, on the other hand, are still seen as pretty darn annoying to most folks. Not saying they don’t work, but if I can only choose one ad strategy, it’s Facebook all the way. Continue Reading…
The phone rang and it was a New Jersey accent on the other end, telling me he had just done a random Google search and a blog post I had written over a year ago had shown up as the #1 Google result. This one blog post has made me over $20,000 alone, bringing me new clients from California to… now, New Jersey.
Think it’s magic or dumb luck? Think again. I felt compelled to share this with anyone ambivalent or resistant to building your blog as part of your business. I beg you to pay attention and take action. Continue Reading…
This is the #1 question I get asked by my clients, usually when I am happily asking for my final balance to be paid. “But, I was hoping you might just do my social media for me? What if I just don’t want to do this online marketing ‘stuff’?” Continue Reading…
UPDATE: It’s been a while since this article was initially written, and I’ve been incredibly impressed by Shopify’s added features. Maybe they read this article! Ultimately, I can now say that Shopify is my very favorite eCommerce solution. I’ve updated my reason below. Continue Reading…
The success of any social program is ultimately determined by its ability to connect on a one-to-one, human level. But what does it actually mean to be human in social media?
Is it having a fun and engaging brand? Speaking in everyday, colloquial language? Establishing a more relatable – even intentionally non-corporate – online presence?
To an extent, but these are surface symptoms. The core issue lies much deeper, in the nuances of how we interact with one another. Continue Reading…
You will want to watch this slideshow to read all ten reasons. You can pause or slow down each slide whenever your mouse hovers over the image. For additional information, check out my services and pricing or contact me here.
We’ve taken a stab at explaining it to the common man without the fancy geek talk. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the concept of influencing your ranking with the leading search sites (Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc.). Continue Reading…
My name is Greta Rose Zagarino and I do custom Website Design here in Hood River. I create, develop and manage strategic online reputations, custom WordPress websites, and effective social fan pages that produce specific measurable results. Continue Reading…