If you are sell, sell, selling on social media, how's that going for you? My guess is that if most of your posts are about CALL ME TODAY! HERE'S MY SPECIAL OFFER, TODAY ONLY! that you may not be getting the kind of results that you had hoped for on social media. Yes, as a…
Read moreIs Twitter Part Of Your Social Media Mix?
Can I pinpoint a single direct sale to Twitter? NO! Do I still find value in Twitter? Yes! The tweet above from Canon USA Imaging is just one of several times that I have been able to get in front of brands like Canon. Even if I cannot pinpoint a single sale to Twitter, I…
Read moreDo You Think Twitter Is A Waste Of Time? Think Again
I will admit that Twitter can be challenging at times. Just like any social media platform, Twitter can drain you of your valuable time which is why you have to be strategic when using Twitter. The iPhone photo on the left represents a few items that Southwest Airlines sent to me thanks to a Tweet. Yes,…
Read moreHow Should Photographers Use Social Media For Maximum Impact?
On Social Media, I have been guilty a few times of doing one or some of the following: "Call Me" - "Limited Time Offer" or something that is more promotional. But I have not done it much and I have not done it recently. Why? Because on Social Media, you get better results by sharing…
Read moreAre You On Instagram? As A Photographer, You Probably Should Be!
There are so many social media options that it's hard to keep up with managing more than one or two effectively unless you really work at it. And that's the key reason that I used SHOULD in the title of this post Most of you reading this probably have a Facebook account and likely even…
Read more6 Social Platforms Photographers Should Be Active On: But Be Consistent
There are so many social platforms that photographers can be active on these days that my list of 6 are by no means the end all cure all. The 6 that I am covering briefly in this post are simply 6 to get started with and decide over time which ones are best for you. Consistency…
Read moreInstagram Likes – You Never Know What Will Get The Most Likes Or Do You? 98 vs. 34
Left Image - Canon 5D Mark III On Manfrotto Tripod - HDR Image On Right I never really paid much attention to Instagram until a few weeks ago. As a photographer, that was a mistake on my part, but I'm active on Instagram now. Please feel free to follow me on Instagram. I have around 300…
Read moreMaking Brand & Even Big Brand Connections On Instagram Is Not Rocket Science
I finally got active on Instagram in the last 30 days. As a photographer, that was not a good move on my part to just let Instagram sit on the back burner. There are so many social media choices these days and most of you reading this are probably very active on Facebook but may…
Read morePhotographers Should Have A Social Presence – 9 Social Media Platforms
Social Media can be overwhelming, but having a social presence is a necessity. Photographers have an advantage because they have images of their own that they can easily share with the world online. This post is not going to cover all the ins and outs of what if someone steals your images. The core purpose…
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