Social Refresh

10/20/2018

Business Owners and Marketing Professionals - Are you sharing your story online in a way that both grows your business and builds your brand? Need help? Send us a quick message 👍

07/18/2018

New family-friendly Main Street blooms in Springfield

Downtown Springfield has come a long ways. We love what we're seeing and can't wait to see whats next.

http://www.registerguard.com/news/20180715/new-family-friendly-main-street-blooms-in-springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Downtown Springfield is growing a younger, more family-friendly atmosphere, the next phase in the revitalization of the area that

07/13/2018

Facebook Ads for Webinar Funnels: How to Maximize Your Results

Increase your knowledge and your product sales with this helpful guide to Facebook Ads for webinars on Facebook.

https://bit.ly/2zIxDRU

Find out how to develop an evergreen webinar funnel, and discover tips for retargeting Facebook ads that boost conversions.

07/11/2018

We don't suggest flying a kite and key in a middle of a lighting storm, rather look for opportunities to keep things interesting when it comes to writing content. Ask questions such as what do your readers want to read? What questions are they asking? #contentmarketing

07/06/2018

A strong marketing plan is only as strong as your companies story. Start thinking about building your brand to best express your story.

#whatwedo

06/29/2018

Creating Your Brand's Story

Creating your brand's story is a crucial step in making a clear and actionable marketing strategy. The bottom line is that your story needs to be everywhere and everything you do.

https://bit.ly/2N9cZNu
#marketing101

Just like your favorite superhero a good origin story to your company can define your business.

06/22/2018

Instagram now has 1 billion users worldwide

1 Billion users on Instagram. If you're not advertising online, what more evidence do you need to start?

https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/20/17484420/instagram-users-one-billion-count

That’s a lot

06/19/2018

A Look At Social Media Finds Some Possible Benefits For Kids

What are the effects on your children when it comes to social media? Surprising good, but it's complicated.

https://n.pr/2tiTWr7

Researchers analyzing data from a study looking at adolescent cognition found greater social media use was associated with increased physical activity and less family conflict.

06/15/2018

Tips For Marketing Your Events Using Social Media

Tips on marketing your upcoming event on social media in our
new blog!

https://www.socialrefresh.net/sr-blog/2018/6/15/tips-for-marketing-your-events-using-social-media

Professional event planners know that social media is one of the best ways to get your next event out there into public eye. It's not enough to just post about your event as it turns out. So we've put together some tips for you to use for your next event that will help maximize the turnout.

06/13/2018

Email Marketing Tools for Small Businesses

New built in marketing tools for business to take advantage of in the form of email campaigns. Another reason why we love Squarespace.

https://www.squarespace.com/email-marketing

Squarespace is the all-in-one solution for anyone looking to create a beautiful website. Domains, eCommerce, hosting, galleries, analytics, and 24/7 support all included.

06/08/2018

Best Sources for Free Royalty Free Images

Struggling to find the right picture for you next piece of content? We put together a small list of our favorite websites that provide high quality royalty free images that you can use for whatever project you're working on.

https://www.socialrefresh.net/sr-blog/2018/6/7/best-sources-for-free-royalty-free-images

We put together a small list of websites that provides high quality royalty free images that you can use for whatever project you're working on. 

06/06/2018

10 Smart Social Media Tips for Students

Everyone can see what you're doing on social media. If you're a college student don't let your social media be something that you feel like you need to escape from later in life. Following the few rules lined out here in this blog post can set you up for the future for the better.

Before you use that smartphone in your pocket to share something with 10 or 10,000 people, one expert has a few tips for you think about when posting videos and photos. Search Thousands Of Colleges And Scholarships. Join Our Growing Community Of College Bound Students.

05/30/2018

What the rise of social media hacking means for your business

Social media hacking is a real concern for businesses. Are you doing everything you can to stay protected? http://ow.ly/Cq9E30kfu2S

While it might be easy to dismiss sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn as harmless diversions for employees, they reveal a wealth of actionable intel to a hacker.

05/26/2018

Are Facebook Boost Posts Worth It?

Is boosting your posts on Facebook worth it? 🤔

Check out our latest blog and see a better way to get your content seen. #facebook #socialmediamarketing

https://www.socialrefresh.net/sr-blog/2018/5/25/are-facebook-boost-posts-worth-it

So you put up a post on your page letting your followers know about an amazing piece of content you just made. After posting you’ll see a big button asking you if you want to boost this post or not. It’s a tempting button to press, but is it actually worth it?    

05/23/2018

How to stay safe online when traveling

Social Refresh is out traveling right now and working remotely. Keeping our data and hardware safe from the myriads of troubles that you can run into is crucial.

Planning on traveling? Take a look at these basic tips from the Matador Network and keep yourself protected. #safty

https://matadornetwork.com/read/stay-safe-online-traveling/

Think twice before using that public WIFI.

05/18/2018

Get Familiar with Twitter's Tweetdeck

What is Tweetdeck? Take a look at how Tweetdeck can help your Twitter experience get to the next level

https://www.socialrefresh.net/sr-blog/2017/10/31/get-familiar-with-twitters-tweetdeck

This is a basic overview of Twitter's Tweetdeck that can enable you to take your Twitter account and turn it into a powerhouse of information that can help you take your business to the next level.

05/12/2018

What is Facebook Pixel and how can it help your business website?

If you're a business owner and haven't yet installed Facebook's Pixel on your site, you're missing out. Big time!

https://www.socialrefresh.net/sr-blog/what-is-facebook-pixel-and-how-can-it-help-your-business-website

One of the most powerful ways to advertise your business is through Facebook Ads. But are you getting the most out of your campaign? To be sure, Facebook developed Pixel to help website owners to optimize their advertisements. 

05/04/2018

Portfolio Submission

We are looking for talented #freelance content creators, bloggers, website creators, graphic designers, photographers, and online campaign advertisers. Fill out the form on the link below to Send us your information.

We would love to work with you!

https://www.socialrefresh.net/portfolio-submission

Eugene, Oregon, Social Media marketing, consultation, automation, and content creation. Contact information for Social Refresh. Helping local business find a voice online. 

05/02/2018

Locking Down Facebook - Parental Controls Guide 2011

Lock Down Facebook with parental controls and keep your kids safe while online.

https://www.tomsguide.com/us/Parental-Controls-Android-iOS-Twitter-Facebook,review-1680-8.html

If your child uses Facebook, login to their account and on the upper right corner click Account > Privacy Settings or click here....

04/27/2018

Show your process, people want to know they can relate to you.
Talk about the game. Speak about the strategy or design elements in the game and what works and what doesn't.
Talk about the other aspects of your life if you have other hobbies, give inspiration, tips and encouragement.
Find your niche. Play games that you love to play, and not what everyone else is playing.

04/26/2018

How to stay safe on public Wi-Fi

Stay Safe while being mobile.

https://www.popsci.com/stay-safe-on-public-wi-fi

Wi-fi hotspots let you work, play, and keep in touch on the go—but they can also be vulnerable to security threats. Here's how to protect yourself.

04/20/2018

Look for opportunities to partner or to do art around things that other people care about and can relate to as long as it aligns with what you love to create.

04/18/2018

Lock Down Your Facebook Privacy With These Simple Settings

How to Lock Down Your Facebook's Privacy Settings and Take control of your privacy in minutes.

https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-lock-down-facebook-privacy-settings/

Friends, friends of friends, advertisers; keeping track of Facebook's privacy settings can get confusing. Here's how to get yours just right.

04/16/2018

Automatic DM's.

04/11/2018

5 tips to relieve customer anxiety-and help reduce cart abandonment.

Building trust online is one of the biggest factors of running a successful business online. The article linked focuses on abandoned shopping carts, however, some of the points talked about the article are must follows for any business or person online trying to push their marketing.

https://www.paypal.com/us/brc/article/designing-a-website-to-establish-trust-in-your-small-business

A poorly designed website can make customers quickly bounce off your site. Learn how you can design your website to help make your business look legitimate and professional.

04/06/2018

Branding Boot Camp: How to Build a Tactical Marketing Plan

Check out this small video series about how to get the most out of your marketing plan.
http://ow.ly/WqNe30jiz13

In part three of her series, Jessica Abo sits down with the founder of Grayce & Co to learn what businesses need to have a successful marketing strategy.

04/04/2018

Teens need to follow these rules if they are going to be engaging online in social media. Especially those who want success with employers in the near future.

https://cyberbullying.org/smart-social-networking

03/30/2018

Facebook Rolls Out New Options for Facebook and Instagram Stories

New features for Instagram and Facebook stories. Check out the latest here:

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-rolls-out-new-options-for-facebook-and-instagram-stories/520307/

Facebook's added some new additions to both Facebook and Instagram Stories, which, while small updates, could have significant benefits. 

03/28/2018

Facebook Privacy Settings: 18 changes you should make right away

On the fence with Facebook and your privacy, but you don't want to delete your profile? Check out these helpful tips on how to keep your personal information in your hands.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/facebook-privacy-settings-2939307

How to check and change your Facebook privacy settings in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Our guide offers 18 tips you'll want to know about.

03/23/2018

When you make your business page, be sure to check you have these basic aspects squared away.

03/21/2018

13 Tips for Monitoring Kids’ Social Media

Keeping your kids safe is a number one priority for parents. Here are some solid tips to keep your children safe on social media

https://www.parenting.com/gallery/social-media-monitoring-kids?

Internet safety tips for kids and their parents.

03/16/2018

Get involved. Check out Facebook's Events page and find what's happening in your community. A lot of opportunity to connect with people that matter.

03/14/2018

Get a Password Manager. No More Excuses

Keep your accounts safe and secure. Use unique passwords that someone can't guess, and never share them with anyone. Consider using a password manager that keeps all your passwords in once place and secure.

https://www.wired.com/story/password-manager-autofill-ad-tech-privacy/

How important are password managers? Even their flaws double as reminders why you need one.

03/12/2018

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Getting that blog done one sentence at a time

03/09/2018

Facebook's Snapchat-style Stories and Effects are live. Here's how to use them

Facebook's Snapchat Style filters are live - Check out how to use them below

http://ow.ly/m5KZ30iRt2H

Snap chat features have been added in Facebook Stories, Direct and add Camera Effects to photos and videos