Many people have voiced their discontent with the thumbs-up feature on Facebook and have been asking for more options. Facebook is testing more emoticon reactions in Spain and Ireland. When you hover over the “Like” button seven different emoticons will appear for your selection (but don’t worry, you can still hit the “Like” button.) Since this option will probably be available to more users soon, now is the time to consider how this fits into your social networking and marketing strategy.

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a solopreneur? It’s possible for anyone, but it’s essential to have the proper mindset so that you’ll be successful. If you’re already a solopreneur, you probably already know that running a solo business is much different than running a business with a team under you. How can you find success and keep your sanity? This article will show you take stock of where you are, hold yourself accountable, find your business focus and celebrate your accomplishments.

  Some people have been saying that blogging is dead. Or maybe you are wondering how your blog can stand out from the thousands of blogs that are already out there. Don’t get discouraged about changes – it’s the nature of the Internet. Adapt to the changes and embrace them as new opportunities. This article will encourage you to be proactive and keep persevering.

You can have an amazing information product but if you don’t have a great marketing strategy in place, it will probably fall flat. People need to know that you are out there and that you can help them solve that problem they’re struggling with. This article will get you thinking about 16 ways you can and should be marketing your online business. It’s more important than ever to develop your brand and market effectively so that you stand out from the crowd.

It’s all too easy to take account security for granted. And then one day the unthinkable happens…you find out that your account has been compromised. It’s embarrassing and stressful. Getting everything straightened out again can be incredibly labor intensive. If you’re guilty of using the same password across multiple accounts, you’ll appreciate the helpful strategies in this article and you’ll probably rest easier knowing that you’ve done everything you could to protect your business.

Branding your blog is critical to your online success. Don’t miss this excellent podcast to gain practical tips about the importance of personal branding, your mission statement and how it helps to engage your audience. When you’ve developed a trustworthy brand recognizable to your customers or clients, they will be more likely to become followers for the long term.

Many business owners make the mistake of making social media likes and shares a priority over building their email lists. This is a big mistake as social media algorithms are constantly changing. However with an email list, you can decide upon frequency of communications and don’t have to pay for ads. This article will give you three helpful strategies to help you quickly build a responsive email list.

Setting up a new online venture requires a lot of steps. You may have invested in web design, domains, hosting, fancy themes and courses. However, if you don’t take any real action, your business will not go anywhere. Putting a business plan together might seem overwhelming, but this blog post will show you how you can write a simple but effective business plan on just sticky notes. This is especially helpful for visual learners. Stop procrastinating and put your dreams into action!

With average attention spans dwindling as we are constantly being distracted by messages, texts and social media, it’s become really important for business owners to grab and keep the attention of their audience as quickly as possible. Being very specific in communications will keep your readers’ attention longer and will likely result in higher conversion rates. This article will show you 10 ways to become more specific as you engage with your audience.

Are you one of the many people who dream of leaving the corporate grind to strike out on their own? In order for your vision to become reality, it’s important to develop and maintain the right mindset. As an entrepreneur, business isn’t going to come to you; you’ve got to go out and make it happen. This article discusses the importance of being ready to make business connections at all times.