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Facebook Business Page Essentials – March 2, 2021

Sandra Fernandez · February 3, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Facebook Business Page Essentials

I have a Facebook business page…now what do I do?

“ 63% of the US population over the age of 12 uses Facebook” – it’s the third most visited website in the world. If you’re trying to connect with your customers, Facebook is still one of the best tools to use.

Many small business owners are confused about the best ways to use this social network. You may not be sure about how to be successful on Facebook or what features you should be using. How do you get started and how do you make sure you’re using your time effectively?

Join us for a workshop on the best ways to use Facebook for a small business. We’ll help you:

  • Identify how Facebook helps you meet your business goals
  • Learn about the different types of posts and the best way to use them •
  • Begin using analytics to learn what’s working and what isn’t

The workshop is Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 12 p.m. The best part is this workshop is FREE! Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/facebook-essentials-for-your-small-business-tickets-139695475929


About the presenters:

Sandra Fernandez is cofounder of Big Oak Tree Media, where she helps organizations and businesses create engaging storytelling to reach new audiences and turn customers into lifelong fans. Through her roles in higher education, politics, government, non-profits, and agencies she has acquired extensive media relations and crisis communications experience as well as an expertise in digital communications and in engaging U.S. Hispanic audiences. Sandra teaches government, small businesses and non-profits how to use social media successfully through conferences, workshops, panels and presentations. Learn more at bigoaktreemedia.com.

Anh Nguyen is founder and owner of Amplified Marketing, where she serves her clients best in a consultative role, helping define their marketing goals and plans, and guiding implementation. Anh presents often on the power of social media and how to utilize it in marketing efforts for businesses and non-profits. In addition to speaking engagements, she shares her knowledge and expertise through workshops on digital marketing, personal branding, and social media.

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Create Your Social Media Plan – February 2, 2021

Sandra Fernandez · December 30, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Start your 2021 off with a bang…err, a plan! Your social media efforts need a roadmap and we’ll hep you get started in this intro workshop.

Create Your Social Media PLan

About this Event

Social media is an important part of the marketing landscape for businesses – large and small alike. Yet, many struggle with using this essential tool. (You’re not alone!)

You can’t be successful on social media without a plan! Join us for an introductory workshop to start your year on the right foot! We’ll help you:

  • Set goals for your business on social media
  • Identify your best customers
  • Decide on the best social media channels or communities for your business
  • Begin creating a social media content plan
  • Identify which metrics fit your goals

The best part is this workshop is FREE! Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/create-your-social-media-plan-tickets-134035396479

About the presenters:

Sandra Fernandez is cofounder of Big Oak Tree Media, where she helps organizations and businesses create engaging storytelling to reach new audiences and turn customers into lifelong fans. Through her roles in higher education, politics, government, non-profits, and agencies she has acquired extensive media relations and crisis communications experience as well as an expertise in digital communications and in engaging U.S. Hispanic audiences. Sandra teaches government, small businesses and non-profits how to use social media successfully through conferences, workshops, panels and presentations. Learn more at bigoaktreemedia.com.

Anh Nguyen is founder and owner of Amplified Marketing, where she serves her clients best in a consultative role, helping define their marketing goals and plans, and guiding implementation. Anh presents often on the power of social media and how to utilize it in marketing efforts for businesses and non-profits. In addition to speaking engagements, she shares her knowledge and expertise through workshops on digital marketing, personal branding, and social media.

Social Media Training for Beginners

Sandra Fernandez · August 5, 2015 · Leave a Comment

Need to get started on social media? Constant Contact has a great online repository of “101” guides on everything from Facebook and Twitter to managing online listings for small businesses. It’s a great resource to bookmark for future use.

Get the social media training you need to get started on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, and Google+.

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Source: Social Media Training for Beginners – Social Quickstarter

Image source: kropekk_pl / Pixabay

2015 Social Media Image Size Cheat Sheet

Sandra Fernandez · May 20, 2015 · Leave a Comment

2015 Social Media Image Size Cheat Sheet (more info on www.goingsocialhouston.com)

I’m always trying to figure out what size/dimensions I need to save an image in for a Facebook post vs Twitter vs Google+. I recently came across this handy (updated) easy to read 2015 Social Media Image Size Cheat Sheet on the Constant Contact website which gives sizes for most of the everyday social media images you’ll need to post.

Since I try not to reshare images that I don’t actually own or for which I’ve been given permission to share… I’m linking to the article instead of posting the image here.

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NOTES:

  • Source: 2015 Social Media Image Size Cheat Sheet and Image Tricks | Constant Contact Blogs
  • Image source: geralt / Pixabay

Social Contests to Help You Grow Your Email List

Sandra Fernandez · May 8, 2015 · Leave a Comment

Want to grow your email list? Vertical Response suggests using social contests:

  • Host a Facebook giveaway (tool Rafflecopter).
  • Offer a deal or promotion (tool Justuno).
  • ‘Tweet to win’ contest (tool Binkd).
  • Facebook quiz (tool (Woobox).

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SOURCE: 4 Social Contests that Help You Grow Your Email List and Reach New People | VerticalResponse Blog

Image source: geralt / Pixabay

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