Social Media
How to have a successful business without a website
People often think that in order to do business, they need a website. However, this is not the case. There are many ways to do business without a website. Here are some tips: Use online directories. Platforms like Google My Business and Yelp allow you to list your business and help your audience find you…
Read More5 Tips for Making Your Social Media Stand Out from Your Competitors
News flash: your social media presence doesn’t need to be overly flashy to be effective. In fact, simple and conservative is often the way to go! Here are five surprising tips to help you make your social media stand out from your competitors. 1) Clear branding You NEED to establish the foundation of your brand…
Read MoreJust start already!
🐥 We did a thing. I say that like it was spontaneous. It wasn’t, but it’s still a big thing for us. We got chickens. They’re nervous. They went through the US Postal System (which can be stressful for humans!) before arriving in a new place. It’s a nice place with nice people, but it’s…
Read MoreThree Simple Ways to Engage Your Audience Online
No one knows all of the nuances and details of the algorithms of social media. However, we have seen consistencies and patterns in posting and promotion. What we do know is that social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram and Twitter all rank you higher as a business with the more engagement that your audience…
Read More8 Steps to Organize Your Social Media Content in an Hour or Less Each Month
Let’s do some quick planning and and organize social media content for a month. This will take less than an hour and will boost your editorial planning confidence. Set a timer. When you have competing priorities, social media doesn’t usually make the cut for in the competition for your time. If you set a timer…
Read MoreAugust Holidays to Celebrate on Social Media
Looking for some content for your social media calendar? Here are a few holidays that might apply to your business! 8/2/2020 #NationalColoringBookDay #NationalIceCreamSandwichDay #InternationalBeerDay 8/3/2020 #NationalWatermelonDay 8/4/2020 #NationalCoastGuardDay #NationalFriendshipDay #NationalSistersDay International Beer Day 8/5/2020 #FriendshipDay 8/7/2020 #PurpleHeartDay #NationalLighthouseDay 8/8/2020 #InternationalCatDay 8/9/2020 #NationalBookLoversDay 8/10/2020 #LazyDay #NationalSmoresDay 8/11/2020 #SonsandDaughtersDay 8/12/2020 #YouthDay #WorldElephantDay 8/13/2020 #LefthandersDay #NationalFiletMignonDay 8/15/2020 #NationalRelaxationDay…
Read MoreHow to do Social Media: A Small Business Owner’s Guide
Managing social media for your small business can be an overwhelming task. It takes time to invest in a strategy, creating a calendar, and actually implementing your plan. Small business owners often don’t have the resources to hire a marketing or communications person and, despite their best efforts, don’t typically have the time to spend…
Read MoreCaution Ahead: these 4 things will help you avoid customer burnout
We’ve all got that friend who dominates conversations talking about themselves. You love that person because you’ve been friends forever, but you end up tuning out half of what they say because you are tired of hearing about them all the time. Brands and businesses can get the same reputation. It is important to balance…
Read MoreBurning Rubber: My Favorite Podcasts for the Car
I live in a small town (Elgin) that is the suburb past a suburb of Austin, Texas. My office is in my home, so I don’t have a daily commute, but I regularly drive into Austin for networking events and meetings with clients. Anywhere in Austin is at least a 30-minute drive (without traffic) from…
Read MoreThis is just the beginning!
Hey there! Welcome to DQB Strategies. We are here to help small businesses grow with their online presence (reputation management, brand guidelines, social media, and crisis communications). We offer one-time training and/or setup opportunities, monthly management, and digital project management. Find out more about us and about the services we offer. I started DQB Strategies after…
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