Thinking of using video for social media? You really should be!

Want to get more video action into your social media, but don't know where to start? Here are some top tips to try! And read to the bottom, to see my little video to inspire you! 1.Customer testimonials Completed a project with a client and it has gone well? Can you get your client to share … Read more about Thinking of using video for social media? You really should be!

Haven’t time for your social media? Hellllooooo!

For many small business owners, the thought of managing social media is scary, so they don't do it! It can take time to fit it on and often started with enthusiasm it can get left behind when real work takes precedence. However social media can be a vital part of your business and be the marketing … Read more about Haven’t time for your social media? Hellllooooo!

Mary Poppins of Stokesley – I can live with that!

I was recently asked to be part of the Friday Feature - a regular blog from the Terry Dicken Business Park blog. As tenant of the business park, of course, I would love to!   I was very competently interviews by Sally Atkinson, who works with Wireless Economics, another neighbour, who … Read more about Mary Poppins of Stokesley – I can live with that!

Exciting start to 2019 (delayed reaction, I know!)

I know it is nearly February, already but I just wanted to drop down a few words about what we are doing in 2019! My first action, was to get rid of the flu but pleased to say I am now more or less fighting fit. Catch Designs for 2019, has lots of  exciting plans ahead and I plan to continue … Read more about Exciting start to 2019 (delayed reaction, I know!)

Social media acronyms that all marketers should know

Thanks to @Hootsuite for sharing this great blog on social media acronyms - an UBER list of terms you may or may not be aware of. Hootsuite Blog Link Enjoy! If you need a hand with planning your social media for 2019, please get in touch, now is a good time to plan ahead! Call us on 01642 … Read more about Social media acronyms that all marketers should know

Thirsty Thursday birthday celebrations

I was delighted to celebrate Thirsty Thursday's fourth birthday in November. For those who don't know, I set up Thirsty Thursday with my colleague Anna Addison back in 2014 and since then we have welcomed many local Stokesley businesses to our little group. Having reached four years is an … Read more about Thirsty Thursday birthday celebrations

Top 7 tips for getting more traffic on your blogs!

We all do our best to get our hard work seen when we blog, but sometimes it can be frustrating when we don't get the traffic we want! Here are some top tips to help you achieve more traffic for your blogs. Good luck!! 1. Create better headlines If the headline is boring, you probably won't not … Read more about Top 7 tips for getting more traffic on your blogs!

How many hashtags?

When used correctly, hashtags can be an effective way to grow your reach, encourage engagement, and get discovered on Twitter. With this in mind, here are some key tips to consider before you Tweet.(source:Twitter.com) Do Make it easy to remember — and spell. Don’t leave room for possible … Read more about How many hashtags?

27 things that all small business websites need

We always like to share the articles we find inspiring for our own business and here's one, we thought you would like. Thanks to Social Media Today for sharing is easy to follow guide on what you should include in your website, certainly these are basics we always consider when building … Read more about 27 things that all small business websites need