Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Top 6.5 Ways to Find a Job Using Social Media by MaryEllen Gibson

Everyone looking for a job has a resume and a cover letter...What makes you different? You can stand out from the crowd by using Social Media

Top 6.5 ways to use social media to find your job:

1. Create a LinkedIn account.

* Fill all areas out fully
* Make contact with previous co-workers
* Ask for recommendation
* Join Groups
* Network

2. Create a Ping.fm account

* Create a Ping account.
* Create all the accounts in the social networks section.
* Send out Microblogs & blogs from this account.

3. Create a Facebook account

* This is not for your High School Friends be professional.
* Network with other professionals.
* Join Professional Groups.

4. Create a Twitter account

* Fill out profile completely.
* Create a background image.
* Send a Tweet through Ping.fm at least 3 times daily.

5.Create a Monster account

* Fill out your Monster profile completely
* Write a cover letter for each position

6. Start a blog (Blogger will work)

* Write a blog at least twice a week.
* Write about your perfect position.
* Write about your skills.
* Write about great successes you have had.
* Write about learning opportunities.
* Make sure to tag your blogs.

6.5 Get a Gmail account

* If you can get your firstnamelastname@gmail.com
* If you can't get your name keep the email address professional.


It is time to stand out from the rest in your job search. Let your new job find you through your social media venues.

MaryEllen Gibson is an Internet Marketing Director that has had a passion for social media before it had that fancy term. MaryEllen works with her clients to have a conversation with their future customers and current clients using social media venues. If you would like to ask her a question maryellengibson@gmail.com

5 Hints: Social Media for Wineries by MaryEllen Gibson

This morning I met with my favorite winery in Southern California. They are working on growing their Social Media. I must admit that social media is a perfect marketing tool for them because their clients want to know more about them and Facebook and Twitter is the perfect way for them to share their information.

Here are my 5 best hints for Social Media for Wineries:

1. Start a Twitter account and send out 3 tweets a day. Share information about the grapevines, tasting room, upcoming events, and life at the winery.

2. Start a Facebook . Create a Profile, Group and Page. Upload pictures regularly and to save time set up your Twitter to update your Facebook status with your Twitter.

3. Have a Blog on your website. Blog at least twice a week. It does not need to be the polished copy that you have on your website. Make it fun , playful, and welcoming. Visitors will feel like they know you before they even get to your winery.

4. Include your social media links on your website. Let your website visitors know they can find you on Social Media sites. Use familiar icons that guest will recognize.

5. If you are too afraid to start, find someone to help you.You needed to have social media outlets yesterday. Find a social media specialist. Ask to see their social media outlets. Everyone will tell you they are a specialist ask to see their work.

Is there more to social media for wineries? Yes, a lot more but I would suggest starting with Twitter, Facebook, and a blog. Be consistent. It is not enough to have an account, be sure to update your status at least three times a day and blog at least twice a week. The search engines will love you and so will your visitors. Start Today!

MaryEllen Gibson is an Internet Marketing Director that has had a passion for social media before it had that fancy term. MaryEllen works with her clients to have a conversation with their clients using social media venues. If you would like to ask her a question maryellengibson@gmail.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Researching Analytic tools for Social Media.Hubspot and Webtrends are in the running so far. Any feedback on a tool that has worked for you?

Monday, March 9, 2009

Listening to Groundswell again. Always great to sharpen the saw.