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What every consultant should know about social media analytics

Sherrilynne Starkie

These are essential skills and talents, but to be a successful social media consultant you must add some ‘left-brain’ qualities. Effective social media analysis takes the right combination of hard skills and softer aptitudes. A good social media consultant will be au fait with: Google Analytics and Tag Manager.

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How a social media consultant can help your business

Sherrilynne Starkie

When you figure that nine out of ten Canadian adults use social media, it’s clear where the best marketing opportunity is. Many organizations are on social media, yet they don’t see tangible business advantages. It can seem like social media is a waste of both time and resources in a world of competing priorities.

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What the heck are social media consultants and what do they do all day?

Sherrilynne Starkie

Social media consultants are not masters of the dark arts. Companies often call a consultant in because social media is not working. Companies often call a consultant in because social media is not working. Using social media to attract customers is often where a business starts.

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Is “Social Media” Really Worth It? Musings Following a Facebook Hack

Waxing UnLyrical

tl;dr What seems like a never-ending vortex of Hell following a Facebook hack makes me wonder if “social media” is really worth it. infiltrated both my Shonali Burke Consulting business page (I’d left that up after joining Arena Stage) and, even worse, the Arena Stage page. The hacker(s?)

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How to Become a Successful Social Media Consultant

Sprout Social

Do you have what it takes to be a social media consultant? Let’s break down ways to become a successful social media consultant and how to get started. If you need writing, social, or marketing/comms help, I’m taking clients! What do social media consultants do? Do your research.

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Why your social media isn’t working

Sherrilynne Starkie

Despite sinking time and resources into social media, many companies are not seeing the results they want. Bringing in a certified social media consultant can turn things around quickly. Surprisingly, one of the most common roadblocks to social media success is a lack of strategy.

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Steps To Starting A Social Media Consulting Business

Socialmedia.biz

Every business needs social media these days. With more people than ever using platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, starting your own social media consulting business can be quite a lucrative venture. Most businesses, however, don’t have the time or expertise to do it all themselves.