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Everyone else is doing it...If the majority of your followers on social media are posting about a world event, breaking news, a holiday, or a viral video…why aren’t YOU? Sometimes following the crowd and hopping on a trend isn’t tacky…it’s smart. So, if there’s any time to practice to your “sheeple” skills – it’s now. Little do they know – you’re a sheep with a strategy. Learn how to Time Your Social Media Posts to News & Events and gain followers,

Access to online engagement with like-minded business owners comes in many shapes and sizes. While sites like Facebook and Twitter can be great tools to connect, participating in a targeted forum has endless possibilities. An internet forum functions as a message board, allowing individuals to discuss specific topics and gain feedback. So, if you’re looking to expand your online presence and chat with others in your field, Join a Targeted Forum for Ideas and Growth—it’s Growth Tactic #82 in our 100-Day

Growing your business is not a solo job—good thing that sharing your growth with a social partner is a great way to expand online reach and bring more people to your website. Let’s start with the basics: who is a social partner? Any business owner who has a message or customer base that’s similar to yours can qualify. Even if you’re not a social butterfly, stepping out of your comfort zone and making friends in the business world could be

When it comes to growing your business, it’s important that your clients trust you and the work you do. So, what does this mean for business owners? It means that working to build brand credibility translates to success--but building credibility isn’t a one-time thing. Luckily, there are numerous steps you can take to increase credibility over time. Even if you’ve already written blog posts, launched an email series, or gained positive media coverage for your brand, there is one step

Level of social engagement and interaction are key indicators that something is working…or not. When it comes to blog posts, the more comments people see, the more alluring posts become. Why? Because (for good or bad) they've been dubbed “popular.” And we really like popular. So, for selfish reasons (getting your own name out there), try performing the seemingly selfless act of  blog commenting on others’ posts. Intrigued? Learn more in Growth Tactic #75: Say It Out Loud--Blog Commenting for

Good things come to those who ask for them. At least this much is true when we’re talking about online reviews. Let’s be honest, we’re all guilty of not giving credit where credit is due sometimes. We get lazy or we just don’t think of it. But if someone were to flat-out ask you for a review – you just might be more inclined to follow through. Learn how to build your online reputation when you Make the Ask For Online Reviews, #73