We all know someone (or some company) who either posts things we find offensive or who posts far more often than anyone else on friends list. At the same time, they post things we enjoy seeing, so we don’t want to remove them as a friend. You’re in luck! There is a simple, quick way… Continue reading How to hide all posts from a Facebook friend in just 3 clicks
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.
Follow me on Twitter at @hotpepper.
5 ways to properly use a semicolon
Two weeks ago, I talked about how to use a comma properly. I thought I’d take today’s post to quickly outline when you should use the semicolon, a misunderstood and underused punctuation mark. Here are 5 instances when you should use semicolons and a couple of examples for each. If you stick to these 5… Continue reading 5 ways to properly use a semicolon
Stump the Social Media Guy: Tip 10, credit union
The 10th post in the Stump the Social Media Guy series is for credit unions. Credit unions love to be involved in the community. They sponsor programmes, facilities, organizations, and sports teams. This provides ample opportunity for content to share on social media. People love to share photos and videos, so share photos and videos from… Continue reading Stump the Social Media Guy: Tip 10, credit union
How to claim your Facebook URL in 5 easy steps
One of the most common errors I see people making when creating their company Facebook page is forgetting to claim their web address. Claiming your address is very easy and is the difference between https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hot-Pepper-Communications/230643666962357 and https://www.facebook.com/hotpeppercommunications You want something that looks nice, is great on the SEO, and can better fit on promotional materials.… Continue reading How to claim your Facebook URL in 5 easy steps
How to format references for 3 popular academic writing styles
I graduated from university this spring with my Bachelor of Arts degree, and if there was one thing I learned while at university, it was how to write a paper. Something I noticed some of my fellow classmates struggling with was how to properly format citations. Today, I want to discuss three of the most… Continue reading How to format references for 3 popular academic writing styles
Stump the Social Media Guy: Tip 9, lawn care
The 9th post in the Stump the Social Media Guy series is for lawn care specialists. Post videos of lawn care tips. Make these videos short, maybe 30–60 seconds long. Topics could be everything from fertilizing, choosing the right seed, natural weed killer, mower maintenance, and so on. Of course things like before and after… Continue reading Stump the Social Media Guy: Tip 9, lawn care
How to create a company page on LinkedIn in under 5 minutes
Every so often I will receive a connection request on LinkedIn from a company. LinkedIn offers a feature similar to Google+ and Facebook to allow users to create a page for their company. You can feature products and post news updates. Here are 4 easy steps to set up your LinkedIn company page in under… Continue reading How to create a company page on LinkedIn in under 5 minutes
8 times when you should use a comma
One thing I see often while editing client documents is that people don’t seem to know when to use a comma. I thought I’d take today’s post to quickly outline when you should use the comma. Here are 8 instances when you should use commas and a couple of examples for each. If you stick to… Continue reading 8 times when you should use a comma
Stump the Social Media Guy: Tip 8, homebuilder
The 8th post in the Stump the Social Media Guy series is for homebuilders. Most people would probably suggest photos of completed houses. This would be great, and you should do that, but I wanted to recommend something a bit different. Post time-lapse video of the construction of your homes. Set up a webcam, and have it take a… Continue reading Stump the Social Media Guy: Tip 8, homebuilder
How to boost traffic with these 3 must-have tools
I have been working with online technologies for 16.5 years this month. My experience has spanned web design, blogging, mailing lists, bulletin boards, social media, and so on. Trust me when I say that I have tried and failed with many technologies in an effort to drive traffic to different websites. Despite my failures, I… Continue reading How to boost traffic with these 3 must-have tools