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Social media marketing is pervasive and popular, but is it really effective? Will a business’s investment of time and money in social media campaigns really provide a return beyond winning a popularity contest on a blog, Facebook, or Twitter?
According to a number of recent surveys and reports, social media marketing is not only effective at boosting a company’s profile, it is actually providing a wide range of benefits. In fact, it’s so effective that far more companies are …
Technology: How To Download Free Library Books to an iPad, Kindle, or Cell Phoneme • biz, tech, & social media • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
I’ll admit it. I’m cheap. Frugal is a nicer word so let’s go with that. I’m the person who will drive across town… to save a few pennies on gas and then realize I spent more dimes on the extra four miles than I saved on gas! So, what is
Social Media: Getting the Skinny on Facebook’s Timelineme • biz, tech, & social media • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
I feel pretty comfortable admitting that I’m a tech savvy mom. I instinctively know how to use new tools, people come to me for what I think are basic tech issues, and new apps and gadgets… get my heart pumping faster than flowers and a romantic dinner.
But when it
Frugal Living: 4 Ways to Find Deals Onlineme • biz, tech, & social media • parenting • home management
Now that the new year is upon us, there’s a good chance you’re trying to figure out ways to achieve those ambitious New Years resolutions you made in a fit of enthusiasm (I know I am). There’s also a good chance your resolutions include something about getting financially fit…,
me • biz, tech, & social media • parenting • home management
I am the last person who should be writing this post. But you know what they say: The teacher learns the most. And, I definitely need to do a little learning on the topic of organization.
My husband, @troypattee…, has pretty much put me on a grocery shopping
Business Practices: How to Avoid a Work-At-Home Scamme • biz, tech, & social media • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
Finding a legitimate work-from-home job is very rewarding in many ways, but the road to finding that job may not be as smooth.
Tips for Avoiding a Work-At-Home Scam
Conducting a job search online can be very intimidating. Craigslist… alone has so many telecommuting jobs it can be overwhelming to
Photographs: 5 Photography Tips for Babies and Toddlersme • biz, tech, & social media • parenting • ages and stages
…I had something extremely exciting happen to me this week: I became an aunt to a baby boy! My brother and sister-in-law had a precious baby a few days ago and I’ve already started planning ways to spoil him. I cannot wait to shower him with love and affection, as
Social Media Tool: How to Use Pinterest for Businessme • biz, tech, & social media • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
Have you used Pinterest yet? If you have been using social media, then you have probably at least heard of it. This new and interesting site is actually now receiving more traffic than the crafting site Etsy… even though it’s only been around for a few months. Have I grabbed
Holiday Gifts: 6 Tips for a Better Online Shopping Experienceme • biz, tech, & social media • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
I am one of those dullards who hasn’t yet finished my Christmas shopping. Don’t get me wrong: I’m organized, have my list and budget all prepared, and have spent hours thinking about and researching online the “perfect gifts” to give. But I so dread shopping this time of year. Why?…
Small Businesses: Using Social Media as an Online Marketing Toolme • biz, tech, & social media • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
You probably have heard the term “social media” and you may be well-versed in using social media. If you’re a small business owner however, chances are you’re not. According to InfoGraphic…, “many small business[sic] reported being overwhelmed by social media, with typical frustrations including having too many different social
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