Wakeman says, “Have you jumped on theInstagrambandwagon? Not sure how it applies to you and your business? Take a look at the stats in the infographic below and you may find yourself thinking“how can I use Instagram now to boost the visibility of my business?!” Here are some photo ideas for you: People– colleagues, customers, clients, vendors Places– conferences, workshops, business meetings, landscapes, weekend outings (pop in something personal every once in awhile to give your followers a behind the scenes look at who you are) Things– products, tools you use, tools you want, gifts... [...]

Denise Wakeman’s latest blog post is titled “How to be a Kickass Blogger – Adventures in Visibility with Lynne Knowlton”. Wakeman says, “In thisAdventure in Visibility, I hung out with Lynne Knowlton ofDesign the Life You Want to Live.  We talked about how Lynne’s visibility skyrocketed when she made one simple decision about how she was going to approach her blog. Lynne’s secret to blogging success is simple. Lynne blogs exactly like she talks. And that’s not an exaggeration. Lynne is my sister-in-law and I’ve known her about 18 years. When I read her posts, it feels like I’m... [...]

Denise Wakeman’s latest blog post is titled “Is Your Business Evolving by Intention or by Accident?”. Wakeman says, “I’ve been thinking a lot about transformation…how my business has evolved over the last year and where I want it to go in 2014. I’m curious to know how you’re thinking about the next year in your business. Do you anticipate growth and transformation? Do you know where you want to take your business? Or, do you feel overwhelmed and confused about what you need to do to get better results in 2014?”. Is Your Business Evolving by Intention or by Accident? Denise Wakeman’s Blog  [...]

Denise Wakeman’s latest blog post is titled “Top Ten Social Marketing Articles of 2013”. Wakeman says, “As the end of another year approaches, it’s common to look back to see what you’ve accomplished and body of digital content you’ve created. If you blog on a regular basis, you’ll see how much content you’ve published. It’s a good exercise for finding trends and learning about your readers. I spent some time looking over the social marketing articles my guest bloggers and I have published in 2013. I looked at traffic, comments and social shares to determinethe top ten blog... [...]

Denise Wakeman’s latest blog post is titled “How to Use Pinterest for Dull, Academic or Yucky Topics – Adventures in Visibility with Joan Stewart”. Wakeman says, “In this episode ofAdventures in Visibility, Joan Stewart akaThe Publicity Houndshares how you canget new followers and traffic to your blog from Pinterest, even if you don’t have a business that lends itself to sexy images. In fact, you don’t need stunning photos or a sexy topic to attract followers on Pinterest.  Joan goes through the steps she uses tocreate images of helpful how-to tips, even for the most boring topics,... [...]

Denise Wakeman’s latest blog post is titled “Counting Down to a New Year…Do You Have a Social Marketing Plan?”. Wakeman says, “Can you believe there on only 28 days left in 2013? With all that’s going on during December, sometimes it’s difficult to focus on your business, what’s important to get done before the year ends andcreate a social marketing plan for the new year. Thinking about what might support you to take the time to look at where you are and where you want to go, I decided to experiment with a way to make it easy and accessible for you to get a kickstart for the new... [...]

Denise Wakeman’s latest blog post is titled “I’m A Google Fangirl – Here’s Why”. Wakeman says, “I admit it. And recently I shouted it out loud on a webinar or podcast interview.I’m a Google Fangirl. Yep, I love Google, especially Google+. Every day, Google+ gets better, especially if you’re doing business online. And if you want toamplify your visibilityand message to a wider audience, well, there’s no better social platform on the Web. IMHO. Let me demonstrate for you the power of using a platform with so many integrated elements, by sharing a sequence of events and posts that... [...]

Denise Wakeman’s latest blog post is titled “Hootsuite Tips and Tricks – Adventures in Visibility”. Wakeman says, “In this episode ofAdventures in Visibility, Mike Allton ofThe Social Media Hat, and I discussed the powerful social media management tool,Hootsuite. Mike Allton is the “Hootsuite Helper” as dubbed byMark Vangduring the Hangout. He is a Hootsuite Solutions Pro and a Social Media Manager in St. Louis, Missouri. Mike has been working with websites and the Internet since the early ’90′s. He is active on all of the major social networks and enjoys writing and teaching... [...]

Denise Wakeman’s latest blog post is titled “Number One GooglePlus Question – Profile or Page?”. Wakeman says, “The most frequent GooglePlus question I hear about getting started is… Do I set up a profile or a page for my business? The quick answer is both. And, there are caveats.  And, questions you need to answer about your business: Is your business solely online or do you have a physical location as well? Are you a solopreneur or a small, medium or large business? If you’re a solopreneur, are you the “face” of your business, the person who is the brand? What... [...]

Denise Wakeman’s latest blog post is titled “Ten Visibility Tips for Google Plus [#infographic]”. Wakeman says, “You joined Google+ because everyone is telling you what an amazing platform it is tomake an impact, to stand out and be recognized for the authorityy you have (or are building) in your field of expertise. So you’ve filled out your profile and are rocking a killer cover photo, now what? Google+ will suggest people for you to follow, maybe you added some, joined a few communities, and started posting links to your blog. Is it working? Are you getting people to notice you?”. ... [...]