[Update: On August 27, 2013, Facebook now allows you to run contests on your wall without using the app. Yay! See details.] After reaching 10,000 likes on my Facebook page, I decided to run a contest to celebrate the milestone and draw in even more fans. So I did some … [Read more...]
Facebook’s “Promote Your Post” Feature – Boom or Bust?
On the heels of Facebook's IPO bust, they launched a feature that now allows you to promote your Facebook posts so that more of your fans will see it. (Your page must have at least 400 Likes.) All promoted posts will show up as a "Sponsored Listing" in your fan's … [Read more...]
9 Awesome iPad Apps for Bloggers / Webmasters
Being the gadget girl that I am, my life wouldn't be complete if I didn't dedicate at least one blog post to my favorite iPad apps that have made my online life easier. Note: Many of these apps are available for multiple devices. WordPress (Free) While I prefer to do my … [Read more...]
Do You Separate Real Friends from Website Friends on Facebook?
I received a message from a new "friend" on Facebook. Right after I accepted him as a friend, he sent me a message asking me why I don't upload more pictures to my Facebook page. Actually, I do. But only my real-life friends and family can see them. "Friends" who know me … [Read more...]
Why People are Missing Your Fan Page Updates
It may be Valentine's Day, but I have no love in my heart for FaceBook right now. Sometimes I wish they would just leave things alone. As soon as we get used to how everything works, they change it up on us. This time they really screwed with fan page owners. And a big … [Read more...]