Early in 2011, the commercial director of Facebook in the U.K. predicted that, soon, we will no longer need our own websites. His rationale? Facebook will be so integrated into the web that businesses, even major companies with a huge web presence, will abandon their own website in favor of the social. Fast Foward. Social … More Yes! You Still Need a Website
One of the most challenging aspects of running social media for a large organization can be coordinating and facilitating communications between departments in the company. It’s easy for the social media manager to become siloed, or, if you don’t have buy-in from all departments, it can be difficult or impossible to get the information you … More How to Take Leadership of your Company’s Social Media Strategy
It is typical for government agencies and businesses to be a little afraid to get involved in social media. Adding a Facebook or Twitter page to your overall web presence can sometimes feel like you are opening your agency up to chaos. You’ll have people jumping on and following, making comments both positive and negative, … More Take the Fear out of Using Social Media for Government
UPDATE: I wrote this in 2010 as I was just getting started in my social media career. Much has changed, but much of what I’ve written here is still valid. Since I still get many shares, questions and comments I’m leaving most of it alone – feel free to continue to comment! When I first … More What Does a Social Media Manager Really Do All Day?
