How Facebook is generating business, 2011 [infographic]

Welcome! Chances are you found me through an “organic” search through Google or Ping, you typed in a keyword and I was in the search result. The same thing can occur when potential customers search for your business.Invest the time building a Facebook Business Page to increase your visibility in searches. I have attached an info graphic on how Facebook is generating business from Social Times. I’m always curious to know why business don’t have a page but I admit it can be confusing at first, or business owners just don’t have the time to do it on a daily basis. Don’t worry, you can focus on being a super-star on makes you pay the bills and I can help you with your social media. Contact me!

How to Use Social Media to Build your Business and Brand

I can’t put enough emphasis on investing time on social media, this article on Entrepreneur focuses how a new store in Montreal was full of customers the moment they opened their doors, the secret: 6 months prior to opening, the owner was blogging and using Twitter to connect with influential people in her audience about topics relating to the opening of her store.

When was the last time you were consistent on your blogging? Connecting with strangers on Twitter about topics that are of interest to your business? All it takes is a few minutes to post on your blog, what’s stopping you from getting more easy leads?

Questions? Watch these informative videos on Inbound Marketing

Spectacular Mexican Restaurant, La Perla

I know a restaurant is good when I only see natives eating there. I landed the most authentic Mexican restaurant ever and in TN! Again, I’m new to the Tri-Cities area from FL. I was raised in Miami, born in Texas, so I’ve had my fair share of Mexican restaurants. But this restaurant, “La Perla” has been hands-down the most authentic, delicious, and affordable I’ve ever seen. I do have to warn you it isn’t fancy but it’s worth a visit and luckily for you, the menu is in English, if anything just point to your selection and order! If I was in charge of the marketing aspect, I would have a WordPress site to start and add a bunch of pictures, have specials on Facebook and Twitter, and include lots of videos.

Here are a few pictures:

The Salsa option after giving typical salsa and chips (not shown)

The Whole Meal

 

Mocajetes - spicy cheesy shrimp, beef, chicken

 

Chicken Fajitas - huge platter

 

The Sides - refried beans, rice, avocado, salad

 

Here is the address:

(423) 262-8200

2508 South Roan Street
Johnson City, TN 37601

Hold your Horses, Changes to Facebook

Whoa. Yes, I mean “whoa” as in “Hold your Horses”, I’ve been offline for a couple of days due to conflicts with cable companies and I see a huge change in the look on Facebook, LinkedIn, and even WordPress!

On Facebook, to get the latest news, please visit Mashable, where I discovered that there’s a Timeline, you can now “___” something, instead of “like” something (Gestures), adjust the content you receive from friends, etc. Get the whole story here: Click Here

Top Ten Takeaways From the Inbound Marketing Summit (#IMS11, #HUGS2011)

Guy Kawasaki

Two months ago, I had my commencement ceremony (in FL) and Inbound Marketing Summit scheduled for the same weekend. I knew I wouldn’t be able attend HubSpot’s Inbound Marketing Summit (IMS) because of my commencement ceremony. I was dying to meet one of the guest speakers, Guy Kawaski (Former chief evangelist of Apple, Co-founder of Alltop.com, Author of Enchantment) and learn more information about Inbound Marketing (I’m certified as an Inbound Marketing Certified Specialist through HubSpot). At the end of the day, my husband and I moved to TN (due to an amazing job offer), I couldn’t attend both my commencement and #IMS2011. But, I’m excited to share the top ten takeaways by someone who has attended this, please click here.

Guy Kawasaski

 

 

 

Adventures in Asheville, Biltmore, and beyond

Great perks in relocating to TN from FL, I can visit other states such as NC, I really enjoyed eating at the Early Girl Eatery (Pumpkin-Ginger bread), visiting the Biltmore Estates, and Bert (at the Barn at Biltmore) view pics below:

Delicious Restaurants in Tri-Cities area in Tennessee

I’m new to Eastern TN from FL. I want to visit everything that this area has to offer and blog about it. Please let me know if you would like me to feature your business on my blog, I have an added interest in the horse, pet, and agriculture industry but I’m open to eating more delicious meals at local restaurants in the Tri-Cities area such as in Kingsport, Johnson City, and Jonesborough (and surrounding areas).

The Olde Towne Pancake House, here is their address and reviews (Click Here) I love the Pumpkin Spice Pancakes and I enjoyed seeing “I Love Lucy” themed decor all over the restaurant, they also showed old reruns too!

Olde Towne Pancake House

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scratch Pizza (wood-fired pizza)

Yummy "Scratch" Pizza

Scratch Foodworks’ Pizza is best described as a delicious and unexpected surprise. They make the pizza based on a trust system where you decide if you want to be surprised with the toppings or “limited” trust where you cross out the options you don’t want included on your pizza. It was delicious! Click Here to see their menu

Scratch Pizza

For those sweet-toothers here is your Ice-cream fix!

Mona Lisa's Gelato

Mona Lisa’s Gelato has a delicious variety of exquisite flavors. Their signature gelato, the Mona Lisa, had me at “Caramel”. It includes caramel, cinnamon, and Amaretto. They also have other sweets and fancy soups/breads. Click Here to visit their amazing menu

Don’t forget to contact me, to blog about your business. Thankfully, these hilly mountains and inclines can help me enjoy more meals and feel less guilty about eating it.

How Much Money Do Americans Give Online? INFOGRAPHIC

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How Much Money Do Americans Give Online? [INFOGRAPHIC

As my MBA program starts to come to a closure next month, I’m excited to spend my free time pursuing opportunities to work (volunteer my time) for non-profits, see the info graphic above to see how much money americans give online.

 

Promote your business through my Blog

If you’re a business in the pet, horse, or agriculture industry -beef, dairy, swine, etc (four-legged industry) and want me blog about your store, farm, or pet/animal please let me know, I’m new to the area (Tri-Cities) and I would love to meet new individuals in this industry. I’m available blog using pictures, videos, and mentions on social media platforms to my audience.

This is my Marketing Persona a person who owns pets, horses, and works in agriculture (visit picture below)

Don’t forget to visit my Contact Page

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9/11 rescue dog’s story

This is an impressive 9/11 story of 12 year old German Shepherd Kaiser, please visit his amazing story in the video below

9/11 rescue dog busy as anniversary nears – 13 WTHR.

There is also a book mentioned in the video about the Dog’s of 9/11:

http://www.dogheroesof911.com/web.htm