I was an early adopter of Twitter. I signed up only a year after it launched, which seems like an eternity now, but social media as a thing was still in its infancy. In fact, here in Lethbridge, there was only a handful of people using it, and we used it more as a chatroom… Continue reading Why Twitter needs more than just a like button
Author: Kim Siever
I am a copywriter and copyeditor. I blog on writing and social media tips mostly, but I sometimes throw in my thoughts about running a small business.
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Difference between bemused and amused
Every once in a while, I come across someone using a word in a way that makes me think they think it means something else. One of those words is “bemused”.
Hot Pepper Hot Picks: 30 January 2015
Here are the 20 most popular social media and writing articles I shared this week, based on the number of likes, comments, and reshares they received. 26 Tips for Improving Your Social Media Marketing I vs. me: are you using them correctly? Do You Really Need That Exclamation Point? 5 Fundamentals to Using YouTube for… Continue reading Hot Pepper Hot Picks: 30 January 2015
How to properly apologize on social media
Once you’ve been in business long enough and have amassed a significant customer base, eventually something you do will offend someone. Their reactions may even be justified. They may even take to social media to complain about your actions. If that happens, address it immediately; never ignore it. When it comes to dealing with negative feedback,… Continue reading How to properly apologize on social media
Why we use eleven and twelve instead of oneteen and twoteen
Earlier this week, one of my children asked me why eleven and twelve aren’t “oneteen” and “twoteen”, so I thought that would make an interesting blog topic today.
Hot Pepper Hot Picks: 23 January 2015
Here are the 20 most popular social media and writing articles I shared this week, based on the number of likes, comments, and reshares they received. 40+ Social Media Tools for Personal Branding Success How Cabela’s broke the rules to bring back social customer service 5 Keys to Using Instagram for Your Business 4 Steps… Continue reading Hot Pepper Hot Picks: 23 January 2015
My 3 social media packages explained
Okay, technically, they’re modules, not packages. I have 5 module types customers can choose from so they can build their own custom package. For social media management, I offer three modules: Picante, Picoso, and Diablo. Each is designed for a specific type of business need, but what they all have in common is professional service.… Continue reading My 3 social media packages explained
4 tips for properly using “not only . . . but also”
Something many writers trip up on is properly using correlative conjunctions. A correlative conjunction links elements like words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence. Some well-known examples are either…or, neither…nor, but…and, and, of course, not only…but also. Of the bunch, “not only…but also” is probably the hardest to master. Here are 4 tips to help you… Continue reading 4 tips for properly using “not only . . . but also”
Hot Pepper Hot Picks: 16 January 2015
Here are the 20 most popular social media and writing articles I shared this week, based on the number of likes, comments, and reshares they received. How Cabela’s broke the rules to bring back social customer service How to Blog Consistently Without Burning Out 10 grammar myths that refuse to die 29 Tips on How… Continue reading Hot Pepper Hot Picks: 16 January 2015
Proof that hard work increases social media engagement
If you’ve followed this blog for a significant amount of time, you’ll know that I’m big on organic growth. In fact, it’s what I specialize in. Some people don’t agree with me. They want quick, explosive growth, and they think they can get it through ads. That can be effective if all you’re interested in… Continue reading Proof that hard work increases social media engagement