Ileane

I'm a blogger, podcaster, YouTuber and social media diva (or Social Media Veteran if you like the way that sounds better). True story: I started blogging by accident when I actually thought I was "subscribing" to my daughter Nicole's first blog. Since then I'm committed to helping others avoid all the mistakes I've made along the way. Get one-on-one coaching and exclusive perks when you join my community on Patreon!

10 Social Media Mistakes Newbies Make

10 Mistakes You Make That Let People Know You’re Not Up on Your Social Media Game

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At times it can be a little tricky to stay on top of your social media game. In this post I address some common issues I see on your blogs (that’s right I mean you!) and provide simple solutions and a few short steps you can take to make sure you come out a winner. A few of these tips might not apply to you, but if you need help fixing any of them, let us know in the comments and we’ll get you some solutions fast! I want you to be successful, and like it or not, social media plays a big role in helping you reach your online goals. So let’s play ball!…continue reading…

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How to Run a Successful Twitter Ad Campaign

107 Comments / Social Media / /

Twitter ads are not as laser focused as Facebook ads, however you can choose by country and you also have a choice of 5 different messages you can promote with the ad. I like this option because it allowed me vary the test and promote a wider range of offerings. I also, think that people tend to have a level of ad blindness on Facebook and they may not have their Twitter ad blinders on yet, since the platform is so new. I found some level of success with using Twitter ads and I certainly recommend using them to promote your small business, launch a new product, generate buzz for an event or to grow your Twitter following.…continue reading…

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How to Get Your Small Biz Podcast Listed in iTunes

61 Comments / Podcast, Tech / /

Let’s discuss the benefits of having a podcast. Starting a podcast can be the answer to your content marketing prayers. You don’t need to get in front of a camera and yet you can create a connection with your audience through a podcast that goes deeper than the bond you create on your blog. Your readers will get to hear your voice which helps them relate to you on a more human level. Once you start your podcast, you can instantly boost your credibility and elevate yourself as thought leader and recognized authority figure in your niche.…continue reading…

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How to Curate Content and Build Authority with Scoop.it

How To Curate Content and Build Authority With Scoop.it

189 Comments / Blogging Tutorials, Tech / /

Scoop.it is an online content curation tool that helps you keep track and share stories on topic related story boards based on our interests. You might compare Scoop.it Pinterest but it’s so much more. Collect snippets of information in an organized collection. Curating content with Scoop.it helps build your authority and share your expertise within the community and to your most popular social networks like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google Plus.

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Take Your Small Biz Videos to the Next Level with Viewbix

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Now that you’ve started recording YouTube videos to promote your website or small business, you can take it to the next level and by enhancing those videos with interactive applications powered by Viewbix. For those of you who haven’t heard about it yet, here’s the description of Viewbix taken from their website: Viewbix lets you add interactive apps and calls-to-action to your videos. The apps put dynamic content on top of your YouTube, Vimeo or Facebook videos to create a rich viewing experience that engages viewers and can be shared across the web, social and mobile platforms.

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How to avoid being selfish on social media

5 Ways to Avoid Looking Desperate or Selfish on Social Media

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In the scramble for social media success, some of us are getting caught up in the madness and losing sight of the true benefits that social networking has to offer. I truly believe that one of the best ways to get the most out of any social network is by being a “giver”. Spend time each day and make it a point to go out of your way to visit other blogs and share other people’s content. Check out this episode of the Ms. Ileane Speaks Podcast called Avoid These 5 Social Media No-Nos…continue reading…

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AWeber Tutorial: How to Use the Broadcast Email Editor for Your Newsletter

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When most bloggers think about building an email list, the first email service that comes to mind is AWeber. Of course there are other options available, but it’s not my intention to debate the pros and cons of other popular email delivery services in this post. AWeber was an obvious choice for me, or anyone who wants to sell affiliate products while they are in the early stages of list building. One of the reasons Aweber has become so popular with many bloggers and small business owners has to do with the flexibility of the platform and list segmentation features.…continue reading…

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