How to get Started in Social Media

Posted: 3rd April 2012 by Meghann Chapman in Social Media
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Welcome back!  We started talking about social media, last time.  I told you some reasons why it is in your business’s best interest and how important it is to do your research before deciding to ignore it.  I hope you’re returning to Lost Dog Design because you want to learn more.  Perhaps, because you haven’t made the decision to ignore social media, but, instead, to embrace it.

Today I want to tell you how to get started in social media.

I think you’ll find that once you get started, its not quite so complex as you first thought.

  • To get started, you need to find out exactly what your target market is into and where they like to hang out {digitally speaking}.   Read the rest of this entry »

Why Should Businesses use Social Media?

Posted: 15th March 2012 by Meghann Chapman in Social Media
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Last month, we talked a little about getting your business’s website up and running.  This month, we’re going to talk about how to build onto your online presence using your website and more.

I’m sure, by now, you’ve heard a little about this social media trend that’s sweeping the business world.   Thing is, though, this isn’t just a trend.  Its much bigger than that.  You’ve probably played with it in your spare time at home and maybe even dabbled a little with your business.

Chances are, however, you probably haven’t quite seen how it can/will benefit your business if used properly and strategically.  Today, let’s just focus on the ‘why.’  In following posts, we’ll talk about the ‘how.’

In no particular order, here are Lost Dog Design’s five most important reasons your business should be using social media: Read the rest of this entry »

Top 5 Tips for Designing Your Business Site

Posted: 19th February 2012 by Meghann Chapman in web design
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Today, I want to let you in on a little known secret.  A secret to help boost the effectiveness of your business.  A secret to make you more accessible for your customers while also connecting you to them a little more.

Ok, are you ready for this?  The secret is … The Web.

What?! Oh, its not a secret?  Well maybe the secret isn’t so much in the fact that jumping on the web can/will help, maybe its the proper use of the web which is such a “secret.”  That’s where Lost Dog Design comes in. We want to help you figure that secret out.

Today, we want to share a few tips to think about when taking your business online.  Let’s go over the top five rules/tips on designing a virtual space for your business. Read the rest of this entry »

Growth through Networking: Part 2

Posted: 22nd January 2012 by raina@lostdogdesign.com in Beginnings, Networking
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In the previous blog (Growth through Networking: Part 1) I spoke about how we utilized the Chambers’ resources, began to build key relationships and learned how to put ourselves “out there”. We learned that every connection is important. Take advantage of your client’s events, network events and meet for coffee with new contacts. From these situations arise new possibilities. You are getting your name out there and making an impression in the minds of these new connections.

Tips we learned and would like to share with you:

1. If you go with a partner or colleague, make sure to split up. Sitting at separate tables will help you increase the numbers of your new relationships.

2. It feels safe when you are starting out to approach people you know. Utilize this situation by having them introduce you to new people.

3. Lastly, don’t be afraid to walk up and introduce yourself. That is what everyone is there to do!

Local Networking Groups

We started seeking out networking options and came across a couple local groups that meet monthly. Read the rest of this entry »

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