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How To Handle Negativity in Social Media or Reviews

No Matter how much you try, someone is going to say something negative about your business at some point on social media or in a review. When that time arrives there are basically 3 main choices you can make in reaction to the negativity. They are Flight, Fight and Flood. In this short article we will cover each method and its best use.

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How to Get Positive Reviews Online

Over 70% of online customers rely on reviews to make their decisions. Having good reviews of your business or product online could mean the difference between getting more customers wondering what went wrong this month as you pay your bills and have nothing left over.  This articles main focus will be on how to obtain new positive reviews for your company online on review sites.

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How To Handle Bad Online Reviews

Bad reviews happen. Every company will eventually have to deal with a negative review. Bad reviews can hurt you both financially and if you are a small business they can hurt emotionally. The first thing to remember is don’t take it personal because you will get defensive and cause the bad review to look even worse than it already is. A bad review does not mean you are a bad company, everyone makes mistakes or has a bad day….

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Beacons are Better than Bacon

Yup, the title says it all (or was it just an online marketing version of a beacon to lure your attention to this article). I know to some just the mere thought of something being greater than the mighty bacon is inconceivable (i before e except after c) but I think for marketing purposes having a beacon near the cash register will be far better than bacon that lures people into your establishment. I mean possibly having to replace…

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How to Build a Website on Your Own: Web Design 101

Building a website from scratch can be a daunting task filled with that if’s and how about this scenarios. Many people look at all it it takes and decide to hire a professional. However, it doesn’t mean you can’t take on the project by yourself. If you have the basic knowledge and some patience as well as time, you should be able to tackle the project on your own using online resources that are at your fingertips. If you…

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