25 Mar, 2020
Hashtags in Instagram are NOT Optional
Using hashtags can help you increase followers and help you get more engagement on your Instagram account. Instagram allows you add up to 30 hashtags on each post. I personally recommend somewhere in the middle – 15. Some different types of hashtags are: Branded hashtags (a branded hashtag is a hashtag unique to your business. It can be as simple as a company name or […]
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24 Mar, 2020
COVID-19 Statement
Gibbons Business Solutions, LLC, continues to serve our clients through the COVID-19 crisis. Our team is working remotely, which allows us to help keep the wheels of business turning (as much as possible) for our clients during this challenging time. The safety of our team, clients and vendors is paramount, followed by the welfare of your business. Please note that the GBS office is closed […]
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31 Dec, 2019
4 Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media Marketing
Most small businesses and organizations are unsure of how to use social media to connect with existing and potential clients or supporters. Even if their leadership and staff use social platforms personally, they probably don’t know how to use it for professional pages. Here are some basic Do’s and Don’ts to get you started. DO: Have a plan before you start and create measurable goals […]
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26 Dec, 2019
Resolve to Be Better in 2020
As we end one year and begin both a new year and a new decade, let’s all resolve to be more positive on social media in 2020. The world is filled with enough contention and negativity without multiplying it on social media. These serve only to magnify and expand the effects on even more people. It can also affect our personal, supporter and client relationships. […]
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21 Dec, 2019
Merry Christmas from ALL of US!
To allow our staff some time to celebrate Christmas with loved ones, the GBS office will be closed from Noon on Tuesday, December 24th through the 26th. We will be back in the office on Friday, December 27th. Holly, Linda and the entire GBS team wish you a Very Merry Christmas!
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8 Jul, 2019
Social Made Simple
Social Media Marketing has become one of the most important methods of marketing for small businesses. At first, social media can seem overwhelming. Whichever social media platform you try (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.), use these tips to maximize your efforts. Link your social media profiles to your business website. Pick one and do it well. To start, choose a social media platform where your target audience lives and devote time to a quality presence on that […]
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25 Apr, 2019
Share Your Photos on Flickr
Flickr was around before ‘social media’ was even a buzz word. Flickr is a photo sharing platform and social network where users upload photos for others to see. It’s more focused on the art of photography than any other social media platform. Flickr is a great place to store all of your images online. The free version allows you to store up to 1,000 images, […]
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18 Feb, 2019
Capturing an Audience On-the-Move
Your audience is on-the-move – literally. Nearly half of all Facebook users are accessing the site with a mobile device; it’s right in their pocket, so they are also viewing more often. With this number growing, it’s increasingly important that your entire online presence is mobile friendly. If not, you may be missing half your potential audience! Here are some tips: Use graphics, photos and […]
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27 Nov, 2018
The Social Media “End Goal”
Your objective with social media marketing is to motivate your audience to do something more. Keep in mind that social media is simply a quick commercial and needs to include a “call to action.” That action may be to visit your website, call for information, visit your location, download a coupon, or email to learn more. Marketing doesn’t begin and end with a social media […]
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13 Nov, 2018
Holiday Tips for Small Businesses – To Black Friday and Beyond
The holiday season is one of the most important times of year for business, if not the most important overall. As the world prepares for the season of giving, it’s time for you, as a small business owner, to also prepare for the surge in sales you create if you learn how to properly prepare for it. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday […]
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