We thought we should blog some hashtags refresh uses for your social media. It's always good to get a reminder. Definition: A hashtag is a word or a group of words preceded by a pound (#) sign, which is used to categorize and find conversations around a particular topic or trend. Did you … Read more about Hashtags – think you know it all?
Super fast top 5 tips to improve your social media
Love it or hate it, you can't really ignore social media. You can't also become a slave to it, we all have businesses to run. So what can you do? Outsource to a professional, let them take the strain! (We may know one we could recommend!) Or try to keep it all moving yourself. Here … Read more about Super fast top 5 tips to improve your social media
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!)
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
Are you looking for ways to improve your business website?
Are you looking for ways to improve your business website? Perhaps you’re in the process of creating a new site and need help with the initial design and build? Here’s my top 5 tips to consider Make sure your site is mobile and tablet friendly Add customer reviews to show off your … Read more about Are you looking for ways to improve your business website?
5 reasons your business should be using social media
Having a small business and getting it known to potential customers can be time consuming and costly. Bringing social media into the mix can be a great way to promote your business and be cost effective at the same time. Here's 5 good reasons to use social media you might not have … Read more about 5 reasons your business should be using social media
Getting your brand right!
Thinking of setting up your own business? We cannot stress enough how important is to get your brand organised from the beginning! The development of your business means you have to be able to pitch your new business venture wherever you go and being able to whip out a professional business card … Read more about Getting your brand right!
Want to make a Gif?
GIF's are a great way to create eye catching content that will connected with your followers. There are a number of sites you can choose readymade GIF's from to support your business, for example GIFPHY.com or why not try to create a few unique ones just for you. There are a number of sites that … Read more about Want to make a Gif?
Worried about what Facebook knows about you?
With the recent Facebook scandal many are now thinking ' what do the social media platforms know about us?' Quite a lot to be honest, but the majority of this information is put to good use to help make the platforms more user relevant and to make the advertising criteria more productive and … Read more about Worried about what Facebook knows about you?
