It has been a great opportunity for my business to be selected to work with Coventry University in the recent Digital Advantage project. Since February this year I have run five sets of three-day workshops for a range of small businesses and worked with a number of SMEs on 1-2-1 social media support … Read more about Funding training sessions completed! ✅
No more Facebook business page verification ticks!
So after toiling away achieving your tick to verify your business Facebook page, they are being removed from 30th October. Facebook say: We're always working on better ways to help people understand more about the Pages they interact with. We introduced grey verification badges in 2015 to show … Read more about No more Facebook business page verification ticks!
Twitter Lists – not got them, you are missing out!
As you may be aware we have been running some social media courses for local small businesses in Stokesley. We have covered the majority of the popular platforms and hopefully, we have demystified some of the main pain points for our delegates. One of the areas I wanted to go through again for my … Read more about Twitter Lists – not got them, you are missing out!
5 top tips for SEO – let’s talk images!
I often speak to clients about adding images to the website and what is the best etiquette for doing this, in terms of size and the benefits for the sites Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) So I thought I would share some of the best tips to make sure your image works the best they can on your … Read more about 5 top tips for SEO – let’s talk images!
Social media do’s and dont’s for 2019
Make sure you follow these simple rules to get the most out of your social media. For more information or support for your social media, please get in touch with us at [email protected] or call us on 01642 712817. … Read more about Social media do’s and dont’s for 2019
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!
What is a Twitter chat?
You may have heard about Twitter chats and wondered if you would want to take part? We say - YES do! For those not in the know, a Twitter chat is a public chat on Twitter around a specific hashtag. They are usually led by a moderator or a sponsor who enables the questions and answers to flow … Read more about What is a Twitter chat?
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
