Karen THE Connector

PLEASE ~ Etiquette that works even in Social Media

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Karen Fox

Even in Social Media businesses are learning the importance to using the word PLEASE. As you will find in this GREAT article by Media Bistro regarding the advantage to using the word PLEASE to get more clicks on Twitter. Interesting.. were we not taught this as children growing up when we wanted someone to do something for us we said PLEASE! Looks to me like full circle.

Then the next area that grabbed my attention they talk about was quite a shocker . Would you have ever expected Marketing to be a word you shouldn’t use when posting on Twitter? I think you agree, this one came as a surprise to you as well as myself.

There is so much more in this article, these were just the two catagories they shared with that caught my attention regarding posting. If this is the case for Twitter, It would stand to reason it would be on Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+… as well.

Would love to hear your thoughts on this great article by Media Bistro and the photos by Dan Zarrella of Hubspot.

Karen Fox – better known as Karen THE Connector - is a social media coach, strategist and speaker. Karen works with companies and individuals to take the fear and frustration out of creating their online reputation with social media. She rescues those who are lost on LinkedIn, frustrated with Facebook or afraid of being Twit on Twitter. Karen THE Connector

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It’s SCARY not having the RIGHT tools in Social Media

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Karen Fox

Having the Right Tools makes ALL the difference…

Just as in this video by Samantha Naes CN Video you will see he has the RIGHT tools do you?

These are some of my favorite tools:

Google Keywords: Helps determine keywords which is the first place you begin before you ever start an advertising campaign which includes Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Continue reading →

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Business Closed

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Karen Fox

Is this what everyone thinks about your business? Are they wondering? If they have not heard from you in a long while this could be their assumption, especially with the attitude of the economy.

If a potential client stopped by your website would it say your business is alive and well or would it say we are hanging on by a thread.. Is everything outdated?

If a potential client stopped by your Business page on Facebook would they see an active page with lots of great content? Remember you have to deliver what you promised when they agreed to “LIKE” you.

My Business page says if you “like” Karen THE Connector then you will receive information, changes, tips and tools on Social Media. If you come to my sight and I have none of that would you assume I don’t follow through with anything on my business? Sure you would. It is ok to add some personal thoughts and things you enjoy just so they see a REAL personality just remember they “Liked” you for some specific reason or promise. Continue reading →

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Remembering 9-11 Land that I Love

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Karen Fox

Land that I Love

As we share in the 10th anniversary of the Twin Towers in New York coming down due to terrorist we must take a moment to honor those who gave their lives to save others and the impact it has had on so many lives. You know 10 years ago we only had instant social media of radio and TV. How different could it have been if we would have had the social media platforms we do today like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn?

A gentleman this morning said “I was coming down the stairs to live and he (the fireman) was going up to die”

This world lost so many important people that day 10 years ago. Those people were Continue reading →

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How to Create a BRAND FAN

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Karen Fox

How to create a BRAND FAN….

Social Media has given everyone in business the opportunity to encourage Brand Advocates (Brand Fans).

One brand that comes to my mind is MAC vs PC… I still use a PC yet all my friends tell me if I would ever give MAC a chance, I would never go back.. At a NAMS conference recently that was the item they continually bantered back and forth on the fact EVERYONE knew a MAC was better. MAC vs PC owners… Thus being said MAC owners are BRAND FANS. Continue reading →

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Small Businesses have Personality

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Karen Fox

As a Small Business Owner just like me you have the opportunity to have PERSONALITY in your social media where the Big Corporations don’t have the same opportunity…

Small Businesses can have hands on with the social media and that is how you build your long time -loyal relationships.

You probably know many of your customers by name, maybe even some of the family members so you can talk to them on Social Media PERSONALLY not GENERALLY. Continue reading →

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Content is STILL King

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Karen Fox

Content is STILL King
Content marketing is an amazing strategy with great benefits when used in the Social media platforms.
1) It’s inexpensive for out of pocket however there is still an investment of time.
2) It can help create longtime loyalty from your audience. Once you have built a relationship.
3) It is the greatest referral network. When someone sees value in your content they share it with those they know. Continue reading →

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You probably don’t know who Karen Fox is!

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Karen Fox

You probably don’t know who Karen Fox is!
My Daughter recently said to someone, “you probably know my mom Karen Fox as she is in the Fenton Chamber too”. They couldn’t place me, however when my daughter said “Karen THE Connector”.. they knew exactly who she was talking about…
That is what you call branding…

Take the branding test….

When I say _____ what comes to mind

1. Coffee

2. Hamburger

3. Truck

4. French Fries

5. Pancakes

6. Aspirin

7. Scotty McCreery

8. have it your way

9. only the best tasting Tuna is______

10.______ The real thing

11.Finger lickin good

12.fly the friendly skies

13.reach out and touch someone

14.You’re in good hands with

15.Don’t leave home with out it

16.plop plop fizz fizz

17.2 scoops of raisins in a package of

18.leave the driving to us

19.Snap crackle pop

20.The happiest place on earth

21.Best part of waking up

22.We’ll leave the light on for you

23.Good till the last drop

24.$5 footlong

25.Let your fingers do the walking

26.Just do it

27.Baseball apple pie and

28.The Choice of a New Generation

29.Can’t eat just one

30.Take Home A Sack (takehomeasack) Continue reading →

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BUZZZZ of Social Media

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Karen Fox

Are the Cicadas buzzing your neighborhood? They definitely are in mine. View the Video for more information…. Is your company not being heard on Social Media because your are involved in the BUZZZZZZZ? If so, you will want to view the video for information on how to stand out on the social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. Are you wasting your time on Social Media.. you could be!

1) Are you branding your company Continue reading →

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