When I was an up and comer in the tech industry I helped to design the user interface for a data entry system that was cutting edge for the day. Instead of having to know a set series of commands to perform a function, we had ICONS on the screen. You could CLICK on them, and they would take you … Read more about The Paradigm for Businesses, Design Thinking
Why You Need A Web Presence
Did you know that when someone meets you that they form a lasting first impression within seven seconds tops? The same holds true for your website. First impressions count. Your website is a powerful marketing tool. A well-maintained website can help you gain a competitive … Read more about Why You Need A Web Presence
Brand Your Business!
Branding, by definition, is a marketing practice in which a company creates a name, symbol or design that is easily identifiable as belonging to the company. This helps to identify a product and distinguish it from other products and services. Branding is important because not only is it what makes … Read more about Brand Your Business!
Good Information, Good Graphics, Good Website, Good Results!
When we were in the Tech Industry we installed and supported computer systems for all different types of industries. Over a short period of time, we learned that no matter which type of business we were working for, like most things in life, you only get out of your work, your … Read more about Good Information, Good Graphics, Good Website, Good Results!
Should Your Business Have a Facebook Page?
Somewhere, someone is looking for what you have to offer, and if you aren't where they are looking, they won't find your business. One of those places where people look is Facebook. Facebook is no longer just a place to share pictures of your pets and children. It's a place to gather information … Read more about Should Your Business Have a Facebook Page?
Social Media
Social Media. Have you heard those two words just about enough lately? Sometimes when I start to talk about social media people's eyes will just glaze over. They can't even feign interest. I don't blame them, but I love working with social media, and I love talking about what I do. … Read more about Social Media
How to Have a Successful Year in 2017
Each week as I give my elevator speech in my weekly BNI group, I say some of these things as a way of letting people in the group in on how to refer businesses to me. I think sometimes they tune me out. I don't blame them. To be successful, I need a catchier catchphrase methinks. But I do get … Read more about How to Have a Successful Year in 2017
Social Media
At social-cindy.com, we view your website as the ultimate destination for those companies looking for your services. We sprinkle in some social media to help guide them there, and voila, your phone is ringing. … Read more about Social Media
Branding and Your Company
This must be the month where we talk about branding. In addition to Phil Blank’s great post about the technical aspects of branding your company, I found a post full of very different ideas about how to brand your business. Most of which I heartily agree with. … Read more about Branding and Your Company
The Power of Social Media Series
Social Cindy discovered Social Media in 2007. I had never dreamed that it would become the focus of my life and my career. But here I am !! I am the type of person, who, once I embrace something, shares up a storm, quite enthusiastically I might say. And once I discovered what Blogging, Facebook, … Read more about The Power of Social Media Series
Happy Fourth of July !!
Fourth of July has always been of my favorite holidays. When I was a child, the whole family would climb into our Rambler station wagon and head over to the main street in Gloucester Massachusetts. We would line up along the curb and stand in the hot sun, waiting with great delight for the hometown … Read more about Happy Fourth of July !!
Post to Your Blog, Feed to Social Media
My partner @social-cindy builds some amazing websites, mobile enhanced, gorgeous to look at, filled with all the smart SEO tricks he has learned over the years. Before we even hand these new sites off to our customers, many of them are ranking on page 1 of Google. We write several blog posts and … Read more about Post to Your Blog, Feed to Social Media