Savvy Social Solutions

What is #FamilyDay2013 and Why I Chose to Get Involved

Manon — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:43:53 +0000

First, I do have to apologize for being out of touch for SO long. Yes, if you have been following my blog you know that I have been pretty much “non-existent” for almost 7 month now. Not a great way to model the principle of blogging but I’m back and with something a little special …

The Experts Tell Me: Get on #Facebook #Twitter #Google+ #Pinterest HUGE potential…Now What?

Manon — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:35:04 +0000

Welcome to the world of Social Media…”insert” Deer in head light look!!! ha! ha! Photo Credit: Steve Wall via Compfight But seriously joking aside, this is something I see often business owners getting advice from the experts and that advice does not necessarily fit THEIR business needs and or available knowledge & resources. As a provider of Social Media …

Using Your Facebook Timeline as a Personal Branding Tool

Manon — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:12:12 +0000

With the official roll out of Facebook’s timeline just around the corner I thought it would be a good time to give you some tips on how to use the new Facebook Timeline as a personal branding tool. This is a great new tool regardless if you are a freelancer, small business owner or a …

4 Steps to Creating a Solid Editorial Calendar ~ Content Management

Manon — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:36:24 +0000

Creating quality content that flows and is published consistently is not an easy task, I know firsthand with all the demands that we have especially if you are a small business running your own social media management. This is why I have been on a quest to find a system/tool, after some research I have …

Community Engagement Down? Time to Give Your Focus a 180° Turn

Manon — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:35:54 +0000

A big part of Social Media strategy is creating a space for your online community to gather, engage and support each other. Community engagement is a valuable tool for businesses, it gives them the ability to listen, help when possible & engage with their community members. Although engaging has many valuable outcomes for brands, the desire …

Setting up Hootsuite to Rock Your Next Twitter #Chat

Manon — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:12:41 +0000

If you ever participated in a Twitter Chat you will know that things can get pretty hectic, as you try to read the flow, reply to @mentions, answers questions, follow interesting new people, engage and stay up to speed with the moderators direction, can be a wee bit overwhelming! Well there is a way to …

Give Your Community Manager the Passion to Drive Beyond the Promotions, Giveaways’, etc.!

Manon — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:53:04 +0000

If your community manager does not know YOUR drive for doing what you are doing, how will they communicate that to your followers? Making sure they understand your company’s mission, your values…what is important to you, what you stand for is the root for passion beyond promo’s and or giveaways’’. A great example of a …

Unwrap Your Listening Skills for Social Media Once & For All!

Manon — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:45:04 +0000

Social Media listening is probably THE most important thing you can do with your networks! Although it is important not always obvious… I mean what are you suppose to be listening to, or who and more importantly why. In this post I will do my best to shed some light and give you some ideas …

Embracing the Power of Your Tweets

Manon — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:03:31 +0000

I have been “tweeting” consistently for over a year and a half now and it is through many conversation, #chats and shares that I have come to realized one thing about Twitter. It’s Power I hear so many people complain that they do not have the time to tweet or just do not get Twitter. …

“Wonder Woman” to the Rescue – Social Media Transparency Intervention

Manon — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:36:44 +0000

Finding my Strength & Motivation from a Cartoon Heroine “Wonder Woman” Social media transparency is a frightening concept for me; the idea of sharing my genuine thoughts, feelings and opinions on important issues has me paralyzed. But at the same time, my desire to feel empowered by accomplishing meaningful change has me seeking for an …