Dec 13, 2021
by Monique | Info, Social Media News
TikTok. You’ve heard about it. Maybe you’ve even downloaded it. But what is it? TikTok is a social media platform for sharing, creating, and discovering short videos. It blew up in 2020, so much so that Trump tried to have it banned. But, whether there...
Sep 17, 2021
by Monique | Community, Nonprofits
I used to work for a nonprofit that talked about giving in three ways: time, treasure, or talent. I always liked this expression because it did not limit the support of causes you cared about to solely monetary or physical donations. This way of thinking makes...
Aug 25, 2021
by Monique | Internet Marketing, News, Nonprofits, Social Media News
A Reflection on the Last Year in Social Media One year in social media is like 10 years in the real world. SO. MUCH. HAS. HAPPENED! In August 2020, Instagram launched Reels – its short-form video response to Tik Tok. Weeks ago, Instagram said it’s no longer just a...
Jul 30, 2021
by Monique | Internet Marketing, SEO Advice
Not too long ago, my husband and I had some 90s basketball movie reconciliation to attend to. I had never seen Space Jam, he had never seen White Men Can’t Jump. White Men Can’t Jump is no Oscar-nominee. But it’s a cute little movie with good...
Jul 23, 2021
by Monique | Nonprofits, Social Media News
I have a bad habit of hanging out on the couch after work and scrolling through Instagram. After a day of planning, creating, posting, and commenting on social media, you would think that I would want nothing to do with it once I clock out. Wrong. Natalie posted not...
Jul 16, 2021
by Monique | Nonprofits, Social Media News
Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge? Many nonprofit organizations and small businesses come to us with a campaign idea saying, “Remember the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? I want that.” Yes, don’t we all. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was internet *GOLD*! And for those who...
May 8, 2021
by Monique | General Webbiness, Info, Internet Marketing
I was recently struck by an email that arrived in my inbox. The sender: Ink Cards. The subject line: “Would you like to receive Mother’s Day emails?” I open the email to find a simply worded opt-out letter: Ink Cards is an online greeting card company. You download...