All change at LinkedIn

LinkedIn has added some new features recently to both Personal and Company pages. If you are an avid user of LinkedIn like I am, you may have already activated these changes, but if not, here is a few new features you might want to add to your profiles. Video Cover Story If you love … Read more about All change at LinkedIn

Different ways to grow your social media following

Social media growth can be a tricky thing to get right and sometimes it might feel like you are banging your head against brick wall. We hope the following tips will give you more information on what works and some tips you can try. Good luck!. Chose the right social platform How can you … Read more about Different ways to grow your social media following

Google My Business has changed to Google Business Profile

Firstly, Google My Business has had a little bit of a makeover and has been rebadged as the Google Business Profile, not that catchy but it is the same interface as the predecessor Google My Business and offers up a more streamlined approach to finding it, using it and allowing your customer to view … Read more about Google My Business has changed to Google Business Profile

10 Top Tips to improve your Social Media Marketing Strategy

Social media is now part of everyone’s lives in some way, shape, or form. With the rise of social media being so effective to many businesses, a well-thought-out social media marketing strategy should be a top priority to grow and expand your business. Here are some social media statistics: … Read more about 10 Top Tips to improve your Social Media Marketing Strategy

Hashtag Strategy – starter for 10!

Boosting your hashtag reach doesn't have to be difficult, and we know that even a simple hashtag strategy can help you increase your reach by 30-40%. These tips will help to create an ongoing strategy. As you may know, if you use the right hashtags, you can reach more of the right people within … Read more about Hashtag Strategy – starter for 10!

15 ways to repurpose content on your blog

We all know how difficult it can be to try and think of new content to publish in your blog but don’t worry, we have you covered! Follow these quick and easy 15 tips to reuse (repurpose content) that will make your life a lot easier. Expand a topic from an old post If you have an amazing … Read more about 15 ways to repurpose content on your blog

Top 10 iPhone photography tips you need to know!  

50% of the UK’s population use iPhones that have professional-quality cameras built-in, however, are you taking professional quality photos? Use these 10 tips to elevate your photography game. High-quality photographs are the key to not only a more professional social media presence but vital … Read more about Top 10 iPhone photography tips you need to know!  

Searching on Instagram

We had all just got our heads around searching using hashtags on Instagram when as usual they decided to change things up and developed more keyword-rich search options. Here are few things that will help you achieve good search skills on Instagram., They say 'the search' function is a place for … Read more about Searching on Instagram

Follow up instagram video blog

As we outlined in our last blog, there are many ways you can bring video to your Instagram platform, to create a variety of content for your audience. They all have slightly different purposes so one video fits all option shouldn't be happening. But there are some crossovers where you can make … Read more about Follow up instagram video blog

Using video on your social media – Instagram options

We have said this time and time again, that video continues to be the most shareable content on social media. We know this, but do we use it enough on our channels? Here is what's on offer for video on Instagram. 84% of customers say  brand's video has convinced then to purchase a product So … Read more about Using video on your social media – Instagram options

Catch Designs goes Stateside on Twitter Hour!

I was recently asked to take part in a Twitter hour based in the USA. #UKBizParty happens every Tuesday at 6pm GMT and is a Twitter Hour this has great interactions and is managed by US business supremo Anna Scheller. As many of you know I love Twitter Hours and finding ones that resonate with … Read more about Catch Designs goes Stateside on Twitter Hour!

A bit baffled by the Facebook Algorithm?

You are not alone, since Facebooks invention in 2004, there have been a raft of changes on the platform to help us as users find the information we want and for us as small business owners to share information we want our potential customers to see. What we want to share and what Facebook want … Read more about A bit baffled by the Facebook Algorithm?