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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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Choosing Your Ally in Growth: The Consultant vs. Agency Dilemma

Convince & Convert

So you’re at the point in your business where you’re looking to outsource support, whether it’s fixing an issue, auditing your current techstack, or attempting to scale, and you’re debating between hiring a consultant or an agency? First, let’s identify what exactly is the role of a consultant and an agency?

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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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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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Mastering Social Media ROI: Steps to Empower Your Team

Convince & Convert

The struggle is real for social media leaders, managers, and teams. Whenever you mention that you work in social media, from the outside looking in, people think that you take a photo and/or video and just hit “post” to make the magic happen. Nevertheless, we know it takes much more work to manage a brand on social media.

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Starting a Social Media Consultancy Business

Socialmedia.biz

Savvy social media is responsible for many veteran companies’ successful transitions into the digital age as well as the startup explosion. As company leaders and teams focused on delivering their best products and services, customer social media demands outgrew what assistants or marketing departments could manage.