Many business owners (small and larger) start out with visions of grandeur when they launch into social media.
They've likely heard or been told that it is not a slam dunk, a piece of cake, but...
It's
understandable really. With all the talk of social media and its
growth, importance, consumer appeal, yada, yada, yada; one would think
it was just a matter of planting the seed and watching it grow. But, it
ain't so.
Real progress or growth, in fact any growth for most of
us, is a slow, steady and often painful process. It rarely yields
immediate results. Did you hear that? Seriously, it rarely yields
immediate results.
Like most anything of value, social media
requires time, attention and especially perseverance to produce results.
That said, in today's world, not investing in this area is probably
similar to not taking seriously the impact computers would have on
business in the 70s and 80s and the internet in the 90s.
But,
it's not too late to pick up where you may have left off with social
media! To begin again with new fervour, commitment and determination.
If you've dropped the ball (or feel like you have) here are a few tips to get you going again:
Make the commitment! Get going - start again - make the first step.
Make the decision you're going to suck it up, and endure the pain - like
exercise it diminishes as you get in shape (or so I've been told).
Start with what you've got going and build from there. If you have a
Facebook Page setup and it makes sense for your business to be on that
platform, begin to build on what you started. Make sure you have a
profile picture (logo or photo) that represents and is consistent with
your brand. Use a cover image - whether it's a photo or an image
designed for your Page - that works well for your brand. Start posting
and inviting people to connect with you.
Establish a schedule
- a realistic and challenging one - and stick to it. Rome wasn't built
in a day and thinking you're going to go from zero to one hundred in a
day is likely a recipe for failure. Make it a stretch but a reasonably
manageable one. Then again, if you've been posting less than once every
few weeks you have some work to do. An arbitrary number would be to
start posting three times a week (on the platforms that make the most
sense for your business) and build from there.
Be relational.
Social media is 'social'. And that actually looks different on the
various platforms. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and LinkedIn are all
different 'animals'. You need to have a basic understanding of each.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7106713
Red Bamboo Flamepot or Fire Pot by Terra
Slate Tile Fire Pit
Smart Solar Apollo Ceramic Fire Pot
Square Tuscan Tile Top Mission Style Fire Pit
Steel Fire Pit Finish: Black
Unique Arts M88031S 30 inch Diameter Screen for Unique 36 inch Firepit
Unique Arts 30 Inch Solid Copper Fire Pit Set with Dome Screen
Unique Arts Stainless Steel Hammered 30 Inch Firepit
12In Firepit Ring Burner Arctic Flame
30 Inch Hammered Copper Fire Pit Wrought Iron Base
35" Square Tile Top Fire Pit
36 Inch Round Double Natural Gas Fire Pit Ring
37 Inch Big Bowl O' Zen Modern Steel FireBowl
38" Square Firepit Cover
40 Inch Glass Mosaic Fire Table
42" Round Wood Burning Fire Pit by Meadowcraft Charcoal (05) (2048520 01)
54" Octagon Fire Pit Form Patio Pleasures
Alpine Round Steel Outdoor Patio Fireplace
Amber Eco Glass
Apollo Ceramic Fire Pot 13" H Red Lava finish
Ashford Backyard Metal Fire Pit With Screen By Collections Etc
Asia Direct 40? Black Granite Table Copper Fire Bowl
Basket Weave Design Bronze Fire Pit
Bird Brain FIREPOT PELE HONEY MARBLE MEDIUM Ceramic Hand Glazed 11504572
Bird Brain Serafino Firepot
Bird Brain's Verbena Botanical Firepot
Blue Rhino: 251958 Commercial Patio Heater Cover
Brown Volcano Flamepot or Fire Pot by Terra
Bundle 12 Ball of Fire Steel Bowl Fire Pit (3 Pieces)
Camping: Landmann Big Sky Northern Xt Wheeled Wildlife Fire Pit
Copper Reflective ~1/4" Fireplace Fire Pit Glass 18 Lbs
Crystal Orange Eco Glass
CURSIVE MAGNATAB BOARD UPPER CASE
Deckmate Outdoor Fire Pit
Decorpro 10003 Cell Indoor/Outdoor Tabletop Firepot
Decorpro 10008 Leaf Indoor/Outdoor Fireburner
Dragonfly Chimenea Finish: Antique Bronze
Easy Access Screen 28 diameter
ecoFlame Black Square Firepot
Esschert Design Rectangular Basket Fire Pit
Evening Sky Fire Pit & Grill
Extra Large
Fairy Garden "Miniature Terracotta Chiminea Fire Pit"
Faulkner Fire Pits
Fire Pit Bowl with Ring Halo
Fire Pit Glass Fireglass Fireplace Glass
Fire Pit Glass
Fire Pit Ring
Fire Pit Ring
Fire Pit Ring
Fire Pit Table with Granite Top and Lazy Susan
Fire Pit with Mesh Screen Finish: Stainless Steel
Fire Pits Limestone Random Stone
Fire Sense 30 inch Portsmouth Fire Pit
Fire Sense 37 inch Copper Rail Outdoor Fire Pit Antique Bronze
Fire Sense Stainless Steel Urn Fire Pit
Firegear Fire Island 18 inch Stainless Steel Vented Natural Gas Indoor Burner With Clear Fireglass Match Light
Firegear Observation 25 inch Portable Outdoor Wood Burning Fire Pit
Firegear Starry Night 24 inch Portable Outdoor Propane Gas Fire Pit
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireplace Glass Rocks
Fireplace Glass Rocks
Fireplace Glass Rocks
Fireplace Glass Rocks
Fireplace Glass
Fireplace Glass
Flip Grate Ada Fire Ring
Florida Fire Pit in Natural Rust Patina Collegiate
Flower & Garden Fire Pit & Grill
Gardman R962 Blacksmith Hay Rack
Gel Fuel Log Bowl (Oak) (7"H x 11"W x 11"D)
Good Directions 776L A New Day Dome Only
Good Directions 776LC A New Day Fire Dome
Good Directions 777M Full Moon Party Dome Only
Good Directions 778S Starry Night Dome Only
Good Directions FP 1 Deep Basin Medium 30 Inch Copper Fire Pit with Spark Screen
Good Directions Starry Night Fire Pit 778S
Grill Firepit
Kenroy Home 60314 Hex Gel Burner
Landmann The Aspen Outdoor Fireplace And Fire Pit
Large Tabletop Gel Firepit by Blomus
Ledgestone Table Top Firepit
Lion Fire Pot Enticing Brown
Marshall Gardens PATIOGLO Firepot ~ AUSTIN GOLDEN BROWN ~ Multi color Large Brown Flame Pot Hand Crafted Flame Pot MBL 40
Marshall Gardens PATIOGLO Firepot ~ BLUE SWIRL ~ Blue/Brown/White Small Flame Pot Hand Crafted Flame Pot MBS 19
Matte White Lion Tower Napa FireLites or Fire Pot
Modesto 38"h Fire Column
Napoleon Propane Patio Flame Topaz
Oakland Living 8034 AB Inch Round Fire Pit
Oakland Living Butterfly Chimenea with Grill Antique Pewter
OCBE 44 24 Inch Stainless Steel Fire Pit Burner Kit with Manual Safety Pilot Natural
Oriflamme Fire Pit Table Tuscan Round 38"
OUTDOOR FIREPIT W/SLATE TILE
Outdoor Greatroom Company Naples 48 Inch Natural Gas Fire Pit Coffee Table With Black Glass Top
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Marketing Isn't What It Used to Be!
Most of us know already that marketing isn't what it used to be. But the
question is, how is this knowledge affecting how we do business?
Are we relying exclusively on traditional methods to build our business? The answer to this question may in reality be 'yes' even if we have a website and a few social networking accounts.
What we do with our website and social networking sites, how we use them, will ultimately determine whether we are really taking advantage of these newer mediums and whether or not they will have an impact on our business.
If our website is fresh, regularly updated and well written
If we're really ON the social networks that we've decided will work best for reaching our potential customers
If we regularly post updates that our audience (and potential audience) will find interesting, helpful and engaging (and this isn't always easy!)
If we invest time in building a base of 'likers', 'followers' and/or 'pinners'
If we look for opportunities to engage with those who connect with us (liking, sharing, commenting on their posts)
If we persevere and don't give up, and continue to improve our social networking understanding and skills
If we do these things, and assuming we have a good product and service and deliver on our promises, then over time (and yes, it takes time) we can expect to see results.
Social media, like almost all marketing, rarely yields immediate results. But coupled with a good product and service, a fresh and regularly updated website, periodic email marketing along with a strategic approach, a regular investment of time, thought and energy, the potential payoff for small business and businesses of all sizes is, I believe, huge.
Time is a critical component in this equation and for most of us this is the challenge. We want fast results but, as the saying goes, Rome wasn't built in a day! And, it never would have been built if someone hadn't laid the first stone and then another and another...
Sue is the owner of 911SmalBiz, a social media and internet marketing organization with a passion for helping small businesses increase their impact, expand their market share and improve their bottom-line.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7161976
Prometheus Ceramic Fire Pot 10" H Sierra Garden finish
Round Outdoor Fire Pit Grate 12"
Square Hot Spot Fire Pit with Cooking Grate
Starry Night Copper FireDome Dome Only
Tenax 3A053234 Outdoor Container for the Flame Block Roman Design 1
Texas A&M Fire Pit in Natural Rust Patina Collegiate
Uniflame Oil Rubbed Bronze Outdoor Firebowl with Geometric Design
Uniflame WAD1358SP Slate Tile/Faux Wood Outdoor Firebowl
Wang's MS050 Portable Self Contained Fire Pit
18" Round Ring Burner Arctic Flame
22 Inch Round Double Natural Gas Fire Pit Ring
American Fireglass SS R 30 30 in.W x 10 in.D x 4 in.H 304. Stainless Steel Rectangular Pan Burner
Bahama Blue Fireplace Glass 1LB.
Bronze Moon/Stars Sky Firebowl
Exotic EG10 L03 Glass Pebble
Fire Pit Glass Fireplace Glass
Fire Pit Glass
FireCrystals Fireplace Glass (Clear)
Fireglass Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireplace Glass Rocks
Fireplace Glass
Grasslands Road Square Guaze 10 Patio Light Set
Grasslands Road Tiki Lounge Patio Light Set
Landmann USA Medium Grade Steel Place Grate Fire Pit Accessory
Lava Rock 9Kgs (19.8Lbs) 3Bags Of 3 Kgs Patio Pleasures
Oakland Living 8026AB Pentagon Chimenea/Fire Pit Antique Bronze
Old World Bronze Finish Cocktail Table Fire Pit
OUTDOOR FIREPIT 30X17
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company Colonial Fiberglass Fire Pit Table with Super Cast Top in Mocha
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company LGL EC1 Portable French Colonial Gas Lantern with Manual Ignition
P&D Metal Works Pine & Bough Fire Ring
Patina Products Evening Sky Fire Pit
Patina Products F101
Patina Products F217
Skagerak Olympic Firebowl
Stainless Steel Square Fire Ring 18"
Texsport Portable Outdoor Campfire Ring
Twilight by HouseWarmer HWTSPMF Hand Crafted Artesian Stoneware Fire Pot In Maple Flow
Uniflame 35 Inch Black Bowl With Folding Legs And Carrying Pouch
UniFlame Oil Rubbed Bronze Firebowl with Criss Cross Design
WoodEze Moon & Stars Fire Pit
1/4" Blue Fireglass
22 Inch Stainless Round Double Natural Gas Fire Pit Ring
24In Powder Coated Steel Burner Kit
26in Portable Copper Firepit
30 Inch Round Double Natural Gas Fire Pit Ring
30" Powder Coated Steel Burner Kit
30" SS Fire Pit Ring Burner Kit With Pan Ng Connection Kit
48 X 24 Inch Rectangular Triple Fire Pit Ring
Ace Trading Outdoor Firepits SRFP103 Round Fire Pit 38"
30" Round Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring Kit
36" High Capacity Round Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring Kit
Allure Silver Table Top Firepit
Asia Direct Classic Pagoda Fireplace
Bird Brain FIREPOT STAR TEAL BLUE & BROWN SMALL Ceramic Hand Glazed 11504130
Bird Brain Inc 11504046 Loki Marble FIREPOT
Bird Brain's Pele Glass Firepot
Cape Cod Doormats 22X40 Polypropylene Deck Mat Terracotta/Emerald 04048
Cast Iron Rim Stone Finish Fire Pit
City Lights Memphis Fire Pit
CobraCo Round Cast Iron Brick Finish Fire Pit
Copper Fire Pit with Grate Antique Copper
Copper Hammered Fire Pit
Crosley Outdoor 30" Decorative Fire Pit
DeckMate Colonial Wood Burning Outdoor Fireplace
Deeco CP DM6118 J Starry Night Jr. Cast Iron Fire Pit with Cast Iron Construction
Do It Yourself Gas Fire Pit Kit (Rectangular Burner Bowl Only)
Ducks and Lab Decorative Fire Ring
Fire Pit Ring 6" Diameter Stainless Steel Burner Ring
Fire Pit Ring
Fire Pit Ring
Fire Pit Ring
Firegear 18 inch Firestar Propane Gas Burner Kit Match Light Ignition (ships As Natural Gas With Conversion Fittings)
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Firepit Burner 24In S/S Arctic Flame
FirePlace Glass Arctic Blue 1/4 Inch Premium $5.94 Per Lbs 10lbs Box
Fireplace Glass
Fireplace Pit Glass Rocks
Junior Fire Pit
Landmann USA Landmann Big Sky Western Fire Pit CP014 1
Marshall Gardens PATIOGLO Firepot ~ AUSTIN FIRETHORN ~ Multi color Large Red/Brown Flame Pot Hand Crafted Flame Pot MBL 41
Marshall Gardens PATIOGLO Firepot ~ POMPANO BLUE ~ Blue/Brown/White Small Flame Pot Hand Crafted Flame Pot MBS 39
Marshall Gardens PATIOGLO Firepot ~ WEAVE ~ Mesa Brown Small Hand Crafted Flame Pot MBS 32
Mugen P0323G Pit Caddy
Mustang Decorative Fire Ring
Oakland Living 8120 BK Inch Ring Fire Pit
Oakland Living Jr Feast Chimenea Fire Pit with Grill in Black
P&D Metals Moose Fire Ring 38"
P&D Metals Northwoods Fire Ring 38"
P&D Metals Pine & Bough Fire Ring 48"
Patina F411 Montana Fire Pit
Patina Products F212
Are we relying exclusively on traditional methods to build our business? The answer to this question may in reality be 'yes' even if we have a website and a few social networking accounts.
What we do with our website and social networking sites, how we use them, will ultimately determine whether we are really taking advantage of these newer mediums and whether or not they will have an impact on our business.
If our website is fresh, regularly updated and well written
If we're really ON the social networks that we've decided will work best for reaching our potential customers
If we regularly post updates that our audience (and potential audience) will find interesting, helpful and engaging (and this isn't always easy!)
If we invest time in building a base of 'likers', 'followers' and/or 'pinners'
If we look for opportunities to engage with those who connect with us (liking, sharing, commenting on their posts)
If we persevere and don't give up, and continue to improve our social networking understanding and skills
If we do these things, and assuming we have a good product and service and deliver on our promises, then over time (and yes, it takes time) we can expect to see results.
Social media, like almost all marketing, rarely yields immediate results. But coupled with a good product and service, a fresh and regularly updated website, periodic email marketing along with a strategic approach, a regular investment of time, thought and energy, the potential payoff for small business and businesses of all sizes is, I believe, huge.
Time is a critical component in this equation and for most of us this is the challenge. We want fast results but, as the saying goes, Rome wasn't built in a day! And, it never would have been built if someone hadn't laid the first stone and then another and another...
Sue is the owner of 911SmalBiz, a social media and internet marketing organization with a passion for helping small businesses increase their impact, expand their market share and improve their bottom-line.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7161976
Prometheus Ceramic Fire Pot 10" H Sierra Garden finish
Round Outdoor Fire Pit Grate 12"
Square Hot Spot Fire Pit with Cooking Grate
Starry Night Copper FireDome Dome Only
Tenax 3A053234 Outdoor Container for the Flame Block Roman Design 1
Texas A&M Fire Pit in Natural Rust Patina Collegiate
Uniflame Oil Rubbed Bronze Outdoor Firebowl with Geometric Design
Uniflame WAD1358SP Slate Tile/Faux Wood Outdoor Firebowl
Wang's MS050 Portable Self Contained Fire Pit
18" Round Ring Burner Arctic Flame
22 Inch Round Double Natural Gas Fire Pit Ring
American Fireglass SS R 30 30 in.W x 10 in.D x 4 in.H 304. Stainless Steel Rectangular Pan Burner
Bahama Blue Fireplace Glass 1LB.
Bronze Moon/Stars Sky Firebowl
Exotic EG10 L03 Glass Pebble
Fire Pit Glass Fireplace Glass
Fire Pit Glass
FireCrystals Fireplace Glass (Clear)
Fireglass Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireplace Glass Rocks
Fireplace Glass
Grasslands Road Square Guaze 10 Patio Light Set
Grasslands Road Tiki Lounge Patio Light Set
Landmann USA Medium Grade Steel Place Grate Fire Pit Accessory
Lava Rock 9Kgs (19.8Lbs) 3Bags Of 3 Kgs Patio Pleasures
Oakland Living 8026AB Pentagon Chimenea/Fire Pit Antique Bronze
Old World Bronze Finish Cocktail Table Fire Pit
OUTDOOR FIREPIT 30X17
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company Colonial Fiberglass Fire Pit Table with Super Cast Top in Mocha
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company LGL EC1 Portable French Colonial Gas Lantern with Manual Ignition
P&D Metal Works Pine & Bough Fire Ring
Patina Products Evening Sky Fire Pit
Patina Products F101
Patina Products F217
Skagerak Olympic Firebowl
Stainless Steel Square Fire Ring 18"
Texsport Portable Outdoor Campfire Ring
Twilight by HouseWarmer HWTSPMF Hand Crafted Artesian Stoneware Fire Pot In Maple Flow
Uniflame 35 Inch Black Bowl With Folding Legs And Carrying Pouch
UniFlame Oil Rubbed Bronze Firebowl with Criss Cross Design
WoodEze Moon & Stars Fire Pit
1/4" Blue Fireglass
22 Inch Stainless Round Double Natural Gas Fire Pit Ring
24In Powder Coated Steel Burner Kit
26in Portable Copper Firepit
30 Inch Round Double Natural Gas Fire Pit Ring
30" Powder Coated Steel Burner Kit
30" SS Fire Pit Ring Burner Kit With Pan Ng Connection Kit
48 X 24 Inch Rectangular Triple Fire Pit Ring
Ace Trading Outdoor Firepits SRFP103 Round Fire Pit 38"
30" Round Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring Kit
36" High Capacity Round Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring Kit
Allure Silver Table Top Firepit
Asia Direct Classic Pagoda Fireplace
Bird Brain FIREPOT STAR TEAL BLUE & BROWN SMALL Ceramic Hand Glazed 11504130
Bird Brain Inc 11504046 Loki Marble FIREPOT
Bird Brain's Pele Glass Firepot
Cape Cod Doormats 22X40 Polypropylene Deck Mat Terracotta/Emerald 04048
Cast Iron Rim Stone Finish Fire Pit
City Lights Memphis Fire Pit
CobraCo Round Cast Iron Brick Finish Fire Pit
Copper Fire Pit with Grate Antique Copper
Copper Hammered Fire Pit
Crosley Outdoor 30" Decorative Fire Pit
DeckMate Colonial Wood Burning Outdoor Fireplace
Deeco CP DM6118 J Starry Night Jr. Cast Iron Fire Pit with Cast Iron Construction
Do It Yourself Gas Fire Pit Kit (Rectangular Burner Bowl Only)
Ducks and Lab Decorative Fire Ring
Fire Pit Ring 6" Diameter Stainless Steel Burner Ring
Fire Pit Ring
Fire Pit Ring
Fire Pit Ring
Firegear 18 inch Firestar Propane Gas Burner Kit Match Light Ignition (ships As Natural Gas With Conversion Fittings)
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Firepit Burner 24In S/S Arctic Flame
FirePlace Glass Arctic Blue 1/4 Inch Premium $5.94 Per Lbs 10lbs Box
Fireplace Glass
Fireplace Pit Glass Rocks
Junior Fire Pit
Landmann USA Landmann Big Sky Western Fire Pit CP014 1
Marshall Gardens PATIOGLO Firepot ~ AUSTIN FIRETHORN ~ Multi color Large Red/Brown Flame Pot Hand Crafted Flame Pot MBL 41
Marshall Gardens PATIOGLO Firepot ~ POMPANO BLUE ~ Blue/Brown/White Small Flame Pot Hand Crafted Flame Pot MBS 39
Marshall Gardens PATIOGLO Firepot ~ WEAVE ~ Mesa Brown Small Hand Crafted Flame Pot MBS 32
Mugen P0323G Pit Caddy
Mustang Decorative Fire Ring
Oakland Living 8120 BK Inch Ring Fire Pit
Oakland Living Jr Feast Chimenea Fire Pit with Grill in Black
P&D Metals Moose Fire Ring 38"
P&D Metals Northwoods Fire Ring 38"
P&D Metals Pine & Bough Fire Ring 48"
Patina F411 Montana Fire Pit
Patina Products F212
The Fascination With Pinterest: How It Can Help Grow Your Business
In an eMarketer Webinar this week the following statistics were shared, courtesy of Vitrue, about Pinterest:
It's the fastest growing social network!
Between May 2011 and May 2012 it grew 4377%, both in unique visitors and search engine clicks.
Site engagement ranks only behind Facebook and Tumblr, with the average user spending 98 minutes a month on the site.
In June 2012 Pinterest scored referral traffic that SURPASSED Bing AND Google for the first time: It now ranks behind only Facebook, Yahoo and Google (organic) for referral traffic.
Launched in March 2010, by mid 2011 Pinterest showed a steadily rising growth curve. Then, after being named one of the "50 Best Websites of 2011" by Time Magazine in August 2011, its growth rate picked up significantly, in fact, phenomenally!
How is it that this relative newcomer to the social networking scene has achieved this kind of success in such a short period of time?
A quick look at Pinterest will give you your first clues!
It's visual (a picture IS worth a thousand words),
It's easy to use (visit Pinterest.com to see for yourself).
It's succinct (description of images is limited to 500 words - and most people only use a fraction of that).
It's linkable (you can include a hyperlink with your pinned image so that pinners can click on it and go to your website or the page where more info lives).
It's easy to organize (create 'Boards' with titles to describe the images you've pinned - a visual filing system).
It's easy to follow others and for them to follow you (people and brands, or specific 'Boards' of people and brands).
It's a great place to get ideas and inspiration (crafts, tips, articles, etc.)
It can be a virtual store front for home based businesses (Etsy is the most pinned brand on Pinterest!)
Wondering if Pinterest can help grow your business?
According to an article on eCommerceBytes.com, "A Bizrate study found that 25% of respondents who were aware of image-sharing sites such as Pinterest made a purchase through them. The top five categories purchased on Pinterest were: Clothing & Apparel (39%); Jewelry, Handbags & Accessories (23%); Art, Art Supplies & Hobbies (22%); Home, Garden & Pool/Spa (18%); and Health & Beauty (14%)."
While not all businesses may be suited to selling products directly on Pinterest, most can with a bit of thought find a way to build their brand recognition using this platform.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7189516
Good Directions 778SC Starry Night Fire Dome
Good Directions 77M Full Moon Party Dome Only
Hogh Square Fire Pit Table Cover
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company IRH1500 A Solaira 1500 Watt Aura MW Outdoor Electric Quartz Radiant Heater
UniFlame LP Gas Outdoor Firebowl With Granite Mantel
18" Round Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring Kit
24 Inch Round Double Natural Gas Fire Pit Ring
40" Mosaic & Stainless Steel Fire Bowl
CobraCo FB8002 Fire Pit with Scroll Base with Screen and Cover
CobraCo Scroll Leg Steel Fire Pit with with Screen and Cover FB1001
Fire Pit Glass Rocks
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Firepit Connection Kit Ng Arctic Flame
Living Accents" Firepit *28"
Outdoor Greatroom SANTAFE361 Company Santa Campfire Fire Pit
Patina F405 Auburn U Fire Pit
Reflection DIY Fire Pit
Stacked Stone Firepit Kit 36"
Tall Screen Fire Pit Cover
Uniflame GLS WHT Glass Kits for Outdoor Fire Pits
18" Stainless Steel Burner Kit
24In Round Ring Burner Arctic Flame
30 Inch Stainless Round Double Natural Gas Fire Pit Ring
30in Imported Copper Fire Pit
36 Inch Stainless Round Double Natural Gas Fire Pit Ring
Bird Brain Marrakech Firepot
CEDAR ADIRONDACK Outdoor Chairs Tables and Patio Furniture Sets Sauna Bench
Fire Pit Glass
Fire Pit Ring 22" Diameter Stainless Steel Burner Ring Kit with Connectors
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireplace Fire Pit Glass Rocks
Good Directions FD 2 Full Moon Party 30 Inch Copper Finished Steel Fire Dome with Built In Spark Screen
Landmann USA Black Aspen Wood Burning Steel Fire Pit
Natural Slate Tile Top & Black Base Fire Pit
P&D Metals Whitetail Fire Ring 48"
Patina F407 UCLA Fire Pit
Twilight by HouseWarmer HWTSPOB Hand Crafted Artesian Stoneware Fire Pot In Ocean Blue
WoodEze 29'' Stainless Steel Fire Pit
12'' Diameter Stainless Steel Fire Ring
35" ROUND FIREPIT [Misc.]
42" Stainless Steel Single Burner
Bird Brain Maia Firepot
Bronze Crossweave Firebowl Fire Pit with Free Cover and Fire Pit Tool
Good Directions 777MC Full Moon Party Fire Dome
Kenroy Home 60303 Fire Stone Gel Burner
Kenroy Home 60315 Fire Star Gel Burner
Mosaic Outdoor Fire Pit (Stainless Steel)
Patina Products F211
Sportsman FPIT24 24 Inch Outdoor Fire Pit
26" Portable Copper Fire Pit w/ Carrying Case
30" High Capacity Round Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring
33in Bakersfield Copper Firepit
Bird Brain Prometheus Firepot Medium
Fire Pit Ring
Fire Pit Ring
FirePit Connection Kit LP Arctic Flame
Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Good Directions FB 4 Copper 26 Inch Fire Bowl with Orion FireDome
Grasslands Road Multi Color Round Globe Patio Light Set
Hilland Propane Outdoor Firepit 40
Hpc 18 Inch Natural Gas Stainless Steel Fire Pit Ring
Ice Bowl Inset For Chant n Fire
Kingston Fire Pit
Patina Products F103
Patina Products F213
River Mix Fireplace Glass ~3/8 1/2"
Tenax 3A053237 Outdoor Container for the Flame Block Roman Design 4
1/4" Bronze Reflective Fireglass
18" Powder Coated Steel Burner Kit
30 Lb Diamond White Arctic Flame Glass
30" Stainless Steel Burner Kit
35" Round Fire Pit
38" Round Screen Kit
Angel Wings Magnesia Fire Pit 30 Inch
Bird Brain Arani Firepot Wave Large
Bird Brain ARANI Firepot
Black Artic Flame Fire Pit Glass 10lb
Black Outdoor Firehouse
Fire Pit Art Scallop Fire Pit
Fire Pit Ring
Fire Pit Ring
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Hpc 6 Inch Natural Gas Stainless Round Single Fire Pit Ring
JAJA ProStart Campfire Starter
Landmann 26313 City Lights Memphis Firepit
Landmann Big Sky Fire Ring Cast Iron
Landmann Big Sky Western Black Fire Pit
Landmann USA Wildlife Cast Iron Black Fire Ring
Mardi Gras Fire Pit
Mission Style Fire Table
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company VFG 13/12 Venturi Flame Gel Fuel
P&D Metals Cattail Fire Ring 48"
P&D Metals Dancing Bear Fire Ring 48"
Patina Products F110
Patina Products F114
Patina Products F234
Patina Products F237
It's the fastest growing social network!
Between May 2011 and May 2012 it grew 4377%, both in unique visitors and search engine clicks.
Site engagement ranks only behind Facebook and Tumblr, with the average user spending 98 minutes a month on the site.
In June 2012 Pinterest scored referral traffic that SURPASSED Bing AND Google for the first time: It now ranks behind only Facebook, Yahoo and Google (organic) for referral traffic.
Launched in March 2010, by mid 2011 Pinterest showed a steadily rising growth curve. Then, after being named one of the "50 Best Websites of 2011" by Time Magazine in August 2011, its growth rate picked up significantly, in fact, phenomenally!
How is it that this relative newcomer to the social networking scene has achieved this kind of success in such a short period of time?
A quick look at Pinterest will give you your first clues!
It's visual (a picture IS worth a thousand words),
It's easy to use (visit Pinterest.com to see for yourself).
It's succinct (description of images is limited to 500 words - and most people only use a fraction of that).
It's linkable (you can include a hyperlink with your pinned image so that pinners can click on it and go to your website or the page where more info lives).
It's easy to organize (create 'Boards' with titles to describe the images you've pinned - a visual filing system).
It's easy to follow others and for them to follow you (people and brands, or specific 'Boards' of people and brands).
It's a great place to get ideas and inspiration (crafts, tips, articles, etc.)
It can be a virtual store front for home based businesses (Etsy is the most pinned brand on Pinterest!)
Wondering if Pinterest can help grow your business?
According to an article on eCommerceBytes.com, "A Bizrate study found that 25% of respondents who were aware of image-sharing sites such as Pinterest made a purchase through them. The top five categories purchased on Pinterest were: Clothing & Apparel (39%); Jewelry, Handbags & Accessories (23%); Art, Art Supplies & Hobbies (22%); Home, Garden & Pool/Spa (18%); and Health & Beauty (14%)."
While not all businesses may be suited to selling products directly on Pinterest, most can with a bit of thought find a way to build their brand recognition using this platform.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7189516
Good Directions 778SC Starry Night Fire Dome
Good Directions 77M Full Moon Party Dome Only
Hogh Square Fire Pit Table Cover
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company IRH1500 A Solaira 1500 Watt Aura MW Outdoor Electric Quartz Radiant Heater
UniFlame LP Gas Outdoor Firebowl With Granite Mantel
18" Round Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring Kit
24 Inch Round Double Natural Gas Fire Pit Ring
40" Mosaic & Stainless Steel Fire Bowl
CobraCo FB8002 Fire Pit with Scroll Base with Screen and Cover
CobraCo Scroll Leg Steel Fire Pit with with Screen and Cover FB1001
Fire Pit Glass Rocks
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Firepit Connection Kit Ng Arctic Flame
Living Accents" Firepit *28"
Outdoor Greatroom SANTAFE361 Company Santa Campfire Fire Pit
Patina F405 Auburn U Fire Pit
Reflection DIY Fire Pit
Stacked Stone Firepit Kit 36"
Tall Screen Fire Pit Cover
Uniflame GLS WHT Glass Kits for Outdoor Fire Pits
18" Stainless Steel Burner Kit
24In Round Ring Burner Arctic Flame
30 Inch Stainless Round Double Natural Gas Fire Pit Ring
30in Imported Copper Fire Pit
36 Inch Stainless Round Double Natural Gas Fire Pit Ring
Bird Brain Marrakech Firepot
CEDAR ADIRONDACK Outdoor Chairs Tables and Patio Furniture Sets Sauna Bench
Fire Pit Glass
Fire Pit Ring 22" Diameter Stainless Steel Burner Ring Kit with Connectors
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireplace Fire Pit Glass Rocks
Good Directions FD 2 Full Moon Party 30 Inch Copper Finished Steel Fire Dome with Built In Spark Screen
Landmann USA Black Aspen Wood Burning Steel Fire Pit
Natural Slate Tile Top & Black Base Fire Pit
P&D Metals Whitetail Fire Ring 48"
Patina F407 UCLA Fire Pit
Twilight by HouseWarmer HWTSPOB Hand Crafted Artesian Stoneware Fire Pot In Ocean Blue
WoodEze 29'' Stainless Steel Fire Pit
12'' Diameter Stainless Steel Fire Ring
35" ROUND FIREPIT [Misc.]
42" Stainless Steel Single Burner
Bird Brain Maia Firepot
Bronze Crossweave Firebowl Fire Pit with Free Cover and Fire Pit Tool
Good Directions 777MC Full Moon Party Fire Dome
Kenroy Home 60303 Fire Stone Gel Burner
Kenroy Home 60315 Fire Star Gel Burner
Mosaic Outdoor Fire Pit (Stainless Steel)
Patina Products F211
Sportsman FPIT24 24 Inch Outdoor Fire Pit
26" Portable Copper Fire Pit w/ Carrying Case
30" High Capacity Round Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring
33in Bakersfield Copper Firepit
Bird Brain Prometheus Firepot Medium
Fire Pit Ring
Fire Pit Ring
FirePit Connection Kit LP Arctic Flame
Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Good Directions FB 4 Copper 26 Inch Fire Bowl with Orion FireDome
Grasslands Road Multi Color Round Globe Patio Light Set
Hilland Propane Outdoor Firepit 40
Hpc 18 Inch Natural Gas Stainless Steel Fire Pit Ring
Ice Bowl Inset For Chant n Fire
Kingston Fire Pit
Patina Products F103
Patina Products F213
River Mix Fireplace Glass ~3/8 1/2"
Tenax 3A053237 Outdoor Container for the Flame Block Roman Design 4
1/4" Bronze Reflective Fireglass
18" Powder Coated Steel Burner Kit
30 Lb Diamond White Arctic Flame Glass
30" Stainless Steel Burner Kit
35" Round Fire Pit
38" Round Screen Kit
Angel Wings Magnesia Fire Pit 30 Inch
Bird Brain Arani Firepot Wave Large
Bird Brain ARANI Firepot
Black Artic Flame Fire Pit Glass 10lb
Black Outdoor Firehouse
Fire Pit Art Scallop Fire Pit
Fire Pit Ring
Fire Pit Ring
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Hpc 6 Inch Natural Gas Stainless Round Single Fire Pit Ring
JAJA ProStart Campfire Starter
Landmann 26313 City Lights Memphis Firepit
Landmann Big Sky Fire Ring Cast Iron
Landmann Big Sky Western Black Fire Pit
Landmann USA Wildlife Cast Iron Black Fire Ring
Mardi Gras Fire Pit
Mission Style Fire Table
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company VFG 13/12 Venturi Flame Gel Fuel
P&D Metals Cattail Fire Ring 48"
P&D Metals Dancing Bear Fire Ring 48"
Patina Products F110
Patina Products F114
Patina Products F234
Patina Products F237
The Importance of Follow-Up
One of my personal challenges as a small business owner is following up
with new business after providing a proposal/quote. It's easy for me to
assume, when I haven't heard back from a client, that: they don't want
to deal with me, they've got a better quote, my price is too high, I
didn't present the info well, etc. etc.
While occasionally this may be true for the most part it isn't. And, unless I make the follow-up call, my mind can continue to spin all the reasons why someone hasn't gotten back to me/doesn't want to do business with me.
As my business grows follow-up is becoming even more important. Actually, it's not more important now it's just more obvious because I have more potential clients.
The value of follow-up was highlighted for me again last week. I had four potential clients that I hadn't heard back from. Two were new clients that had received proposals. The other two were clients I had done other work for and who had mentioned in conversation other work they might need done.
In all four cases a follow-up phone call resulted in them each confirming their intention to move forward with new business.
Even if only two out of the four had decided to go ahead that still would have been good news. And, here's why:
I would KNOW the end result and have an opportunity to ask 'why' if they decided to not go forward or to go elsewhere (thus eliminating further stewing and guessing as to any reason).
I would have an opportunity to EVALUATE my proposal and client interaction to determine if there was anything I could have/should have done differently or if this was simply a matter of 'you win some and you lose some'.
I would have information that may prove valuable in PREPARING future client proposals.
All in all, knowing is much better than not knowing.
I'm grateful to my husband who is usually the one that asks me some of the hard questions I don't always want to hear but need to hear. Questions like, "Have you followed up with... on the proposal you sent to them?"
I know I shouldn't NEED to be asked but sometimes I do. And, it's the same question I ask my clients. It may not always be the question we want to hear but it is often the question we need to hear - and then act on.
Not following up with your clients will lose you business because the competition will likely win it from you when they follow up. And even if the competition doesn't follow up, great plans and intentions sometimes get shelved 'for another day' that never comes when no one follows up with us.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7220444
HotSpot Urban 880 Firepit
Landmann The Bella Fire Pit (25458)
P&D Metal Works Moonlight Gathering Fire Ring
P&D Metals Moose Fire Ring 48"
Fire Pit Ring
Patina Products F227
Saffire Kamado Grill Ceramic Pizza Stone
24" SS Fire Pit Ring Burner Kit With Pan Ng Connection Kit
Bird Brain FIREPOT ARANI WAVE Red & Green Fire Pot Small 11504208
CobraCo FB6400 750 Steel Mesh Rim Fire Pit and Two Bench Set with Screen and Cover
Oakland Living 5098 RD Star Moon Fire Pit
Patina Products F109
Saturn Fire Pit Table
WoodEze 35'' Stainless Steel Fire Pit
Landmann USA Ball O' Fire Firepit
Oakland Living 8021AB Elite Chimenea Fire Pit Antique Bronze
Patina F238 Southern Mississippi University Fire Pit
Smart Solar Prometheus Ceramic Fire Pot
18" SS Fire Pit Ring Burner Kit With Pan Lp Connection Kit
Sunshine Mix Fireplace Glass Fireglass ~3/8 1/2"
CobraCo FB6200 Cast Iron Fireplace with Cover
Moose and Trees Fire Pit by PATINA PRODUCTS
Sojoe Rustic Firepit stars & Moon
24" Diameter Stainless Steel Fire Ring
Fire Glass
Patina F101 Mosaic Fire Pit Grill Rust 24 in.
Uniflame GLS BLU Glass Kits for Outdoor Fire Pits
Bond Galiano Propane Fire Pit Table
Flame Fire Pit Brown Steel Finish
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company VFG 13/6 Venturi Flame Gel Fuel
Bronze Outdoor Diamond Fire Pit
24" Round Black Iron Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring
40in Slate Mosaic w/ Copper Accent and Copper Bowl
Bird Brain Arani Firepot
Patina F240 Penn State University Fire Pit
Esschert Design Terrace Small Cast Iron Chiminea
Fire Sense Urban 650 Fire Pit
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
LIGHT GRAY MODERN CLASSIC Fire Pot by Windflame
WT Living Hotspot Urban 650 Firepit
12 Inch Round Double Natural Gas Fire Pit Ring
Outdoor Fire Pit with Palm Tree Design
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company LGL FC1 K Portable Legacy French Colonial Latern Electronic Ignition
Real Flame Modesto 38 Inch Fire Column
38 Inch Fire Ring Pine and Bough Steel Fire Pit Ring
Dancing Bears Fire Pit Made of Steel with Cooking Grill in Clay
Extra Large 42 in. Galaxy Celestial Fire Pit Rustic Patina
Fire Pit Ring
Fire Pit Ring
Patina Products F215
Principles of Fire Prevention
48" x 20" Key Largo Firepit Table
Exotic EG10 L07 Glass Pebble
Fire Pit Glass Rocks
Fire Pit Ring
Fire Pit Ring
Patina Products F216
Uniflame 32" Wide Oil Rubbed Bronze Firebowl W/ Lattice Design
Granny's Gel Fuel 24 Pack (Natural) (4"H x 3"W x 3"D)
Guide Gear Campfire Ring Black
Landmann Garden Lights Savannah Fire Pit
Mini Basket Weave Urn Firepit with Amber Fireglass
Sojoe Wildlife Steel Fire Pit with Cover
Tenax 3A063954 Jasmine Flame Block
30" High Capacity Round Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring Kit
Camp Chef FP 24PS Portable Campfire Pit with Screen lid
CobraCo FB8005 Square Portable Scroll Fire Pit with Wheels Plus Screen and Cover
Fire Pit Ring
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Shinerich Round Firepit 36in.
5pc Florine Outdoor Patio Fire Pit Table Seating Set
Deep Bronze Bowl With Stars And Moons
Fire Pit Glass
Fire Pit Ring
Fire Sense Terrace Fire Pit
Geometric Home Garden Wood Charcoal Black Iron Fire Pit
Landmann USA HeavyDuty Grade Steel Place Grate Fire Pit Accessory
ODWR500 42" Outdoor Wood Burning Stainless Steel
Patina Products F229
36" SS Fire Pit Ring Burner Kit With Pan Lp Connection Kit
Fire Pit & Beverage Tub
Fireplace Glass
Patina F241 University of Iowa Fire Pit
Bird Brain Arani Firepot Fern Medium. Turquoise
Cobraco Contemporary Round Fire Pit
Copper Fire Pit 24 Inch
Firegear 24 Inch Round Stainless Steel Natural Gas Fire Ring
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Patina F249 University of Washington Fire Pit
Patina Products F106
Patina Products F220 30 Inch University of Illinois Fire Pit
Sunjoy Urn Style Fire Pit (LFT553PSTA)
24" Round Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring
24" Square Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring Kit
36"Round Folding Stainless Steel Camp Fire Pit Cover
Asia Direct Desert Springs Fire Pit Medium
Asia Direct Wilderness Fire Ring
Elegance Oriflamme Outdoor Fire Pits and Fire Pit Tables
Fire Pit Ring
While occasionally this may be true for the most part it isn't. And, unless I make the follow-up call, my mind can continue to spin all the reasons why someone hasn't gotten back to me/doesn't want to do business with me.
As my business grows follow-up is becoming even more important. Actually, it's not more important now it's just more obvious because I have more potential clients.
The value of follow-up was highlighted for me again last week. I had four potential clients that I hadn't heard back from. Two were new clients that had received proposals. The other two were clients I had done other work for and who had mentioned in conversation other work they might need done.
In all four cases a follow-up phone call resulted in them each confirming their intention to move forward with new business.
Even if only two out of the four had decided to go ahead that still would have been good news. And, here's why:
I would KNOW the end result and have an opportunity to ask 'why' if they decided to not go forward or to go elsewhere (thus eliminating further stewing and guessing as to any reason).
I would have an opportunity to EVALUATE my proposal and client interaction to determine if there was anything I could have/should have done differently or if this was simply a matter of 'you win some and you lose some'.
I would have information that may prove valuable in PREPARING future client proposals.
All in all, knowing is much better than not knowing.
I'm grateful to my husband who is usually the one that asks me some of the hard questions I don't always want to hear but need to hear. Questions like, "Have you followed up with... on the proposal you sent to them?"
I know I shouldn't NEED to be asked but sometimes I do. And, it's the same question I ask my clients. It may not always be the question we want to hear but it is often the question we need to hear - and then act on.
Not following up with your clients will lose you business because the competition will likely win it from you when they follow up. And even if the competition doesn't follow up, great plans and intentions sometimes get shelved 'for another day' that never comes when no one follows up with us.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7220444
HotSpot Urban 880 Firepit
Landmann The Bella Fire Pit (25458)
P&D Metal Works Moonlight Gathering Fire Ring
P&D Metals Moose Fire Ring 48"
Fire Pit Ring
Patina Products F227
Saffire Kamado Grill Ceramic Pizza Stone
24" SS Fire Pit Ring Burner Kit With Pan Ng Connection Kit
Bird Brain FIREPOT ARANI WAVE Red & Green Fire Pot Small 11504208
CobraCo FB6400 750 Steel Mesh Rim Fire Pit and Two Bench Set with Screen and Cover
Oakland Living 5098 RD Star Moon Fire Pit
Patina Products F109
Saturn Fire Pit Table
WoodEze 35'' Stainless Steel Fire Pit
Landmann USA Ball O' Fire Firepit
Oakland Living 8021AB Elite Chimenea Fire Pit Antique Bronze
Patina F238 Southern Mississippi University Fire Pit
Smart Solar Prometheus Ceramic Fire Pot
18" SS Fire Pit Ring Burner Kit With Pan Lp Connection Kit
Sunshine Mix Fireplace Glass Fireglass ~3/8 1/2"
CobraCo FB6200 Cast Iron Fireplace with Cover
Moose and Trees Fire Pit by PATINA PRODUCTS
Sojoe Rustic Firepit stars & Moon
24" Diameter Stainless Steel Fire Ring
Fire Glass
Patina F101 Mosaic Fire Pit Grill Rust 24 in.
Uniflame GLS BLU Glass Kits for Outdoor Fire Pits
Bond Galiano Propane Fire Pit Table
Flame Fire Pit Brown Steel Finish
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company VFG 13/6 Venturi Flame Gel Fuel
Bronze Outdoor Diamond Fire Pit
24" Round Black Iron Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring
40in Slate Mosaic w/ Copper Accent and Copper Bowl
Bird Brain Arani Firepot
Patina F240 Penn State University Fire Pit
Esschert Design Terrace Small Cast Iron Chiminea
Fire Sense Urban 650 Fire Pit
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
LIGHT GRAY MODERN CLASSIC Fire Pot by Windflame
WT Living Hotspot Urban 650 Firepit
12 Inch Round Double Natural Gas Fire Pit Ring
Outdoor Fire Pit with Palm Tree Design
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company LGL FC1 K Portable Legacy French Colonial Latern Electronic Ignition
Real Flame Modesto 38 Inch Fire Column
38 Inch Fire Ring Pine and Bough Steel Fire Pit Ring
Dancing Bears Fire Pit Made of Steel with Cooking Grill in Clay
Extra Large 42 in. Galaxy Celestial Fire Pit Rustic Patina
Fire Pit Ring
Fire Pit Ring
Patina Products F215
Principles of Fire Prevention
48" x 20" Key Largo Firepit Table
Exotic EG10 L07 Glass Pebble
Fire Pit Glass Rocks
Fire Pit Ring
Fire Pit Ring
Patina Products F216
Uniflame 32" Wide Oil Rubbed Bronze Firebowl W/ Lattice Design
Granny's Gel Fuel 24 Pack (Natural) (4"H x 3"W x 3"D)
Guide Gear Campfire Ring Black
Landmann Garden Lights Savannah Fire Pit
Mini Basket Weave Urn Firepit with Amber Fireglass
Sojoe Wildlife Steel Fire Pit with Cover
Tenax 3A063954 Jasmine Flame Block
30" High Capacity Round Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring Kit
Camp Chef FP 24PS Portable Campfire Pit with Screen lid
CobraCo FB8005 Square Portable Scroll Fire Pit with Wheels Plus Screen and Cover
Fire Pit Ring
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Shinerich Round Firepit 36in.
5pc Florine Outdoor Patio Fire Pit Table Seating Set
Deep Bronze Bowl With Stars And Moons
Fire Pit Glass
Fire Pit Ring
Fire Sense Terrace Fire Pit
Geometric Home Garden Wood Charcoal Black Iron Fire Pit
Landmann USA HeavyDuty Grade Steel Place Grate Fire Pit Accessory
ODWR500 42" Outdoor Wood Burning Stainless Steel
Patina Products F229
36" SS Fire Pit Ring Burner Kit With Pan Lp Connection Kit
Fire Pit & Beverage Tub
Fireplace Glass
Patina F241 University of Iowa Fire Pit
Bird Brain Arani Firepot Fern Medium. Turquoise
Cobraco Contemporary Round Fire Pit
Copper Fire Pit 24 Inch
Firegear 24 Inch Round Stainless Steel Natural Gas Fire Ring
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Patina F249 University of Washington Fire Pit
Patina Products F106
Patina Products F220 30 Inch University of Illinois Fire Pit
Sunjoy Urn Style Fire Pit (LFT553PSTA)
24" Round Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring
24" Square Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring Kit
36"Round Folding Stainless Steel Camp Fire Pit Cover
Asia Direct Desert Springs Fire Pit Medium
Asia Direct Wilderness Fire Ring
Elegance Oriflamme Outdoor Fire Pits and Fire Pit Tables
Fire Pit Ring
Social Media: The Challenge and The Opportunity For Small Business
One of the most cost-effective marketing tools for cultivating and growing word-of-mouth advertising today is social media.
It isn't a slam dunk to growing your business. Far from it! But with a serious commitment, a clear strategy and a long-term commitment that is focused on the wants and needs of clients and potential clients, the potential to build brand loyalty, develop brand ambassadors and build one's client base and business is significant.
Avoiding an online presence, including social media, unless you are set to retire your business next year, is almost suicidal in today's economy. Waiting will only put one further behind with more catching up to do down the road.
Consider these statistics:
In Canada, 82% of the population (28 million people) use the internet and 62% of these (17 million people) are on Facebook
In the United States, 78% of the population (245 million people) use the internet and 64% of these (157 million people) are on Facebook
Facebook, as the largest social network, both in terms of the number of users and time spent on the site, is the most 'social' of the top five networks. Those on Facebook are much more likely to be on the site to connect with family and friends, in a more personal way, than they are on some of the other top networks like LinkedIn, Pinterest and Twitter. Even Google+ has not captured the same type of user as Facebook, yet.
This makes Facebook a challenge and an opportunity for small businesses and brands.
A challenge because social media requires a different way of thinking about how to grow our business. Push-style advertising that is all about our business (similar to 'it's all about me' kind of thinking) doesn't work.
So, how do you build a base of fans and brand advocates on Facebook when the main reason they are online has nothing to do with you and your business?
The answer isn't all that complicated, although that doesn't mean it is simple either.
What are some of the things families and friends talk about/share - in person and online?
life and relationships
pets, restaurants, recipes, cars, clothes, TV shows, movies, computers, sports, games, activities, bargains, etc.
And here lies the opportunity!
Because businesses are in business to meet these kinds of needs and wants, those that learn how to share their knowledge and expertise in ways that:
add value to people's lives by focusing on their interests, wants and needs
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7283123
Twilight by HouseWarmer HWTSPRD Hand Crafted Artesian Stoneware Fire Pot In Rain Drop
American Fireglass SS FR 36 36 in. Triple Ring 304. Stainless Steel Burner
Fireplace Glass
Round Cast Iron Fire Pit with Copper Finish
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Faulkner Fire Pits
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company ALLURE SED Allure Gel Fueled Table Top Fire Pit
18" Round Black Iron Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring
Fire Sense Cocktail Fire Pit
Texas A&M Fire Pit & Grill
California Outdoor Concepts Palm Chat Height Fire Pit with Natural Color Base
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company ALLURE SV Allure Gel Fueled Table Top Fire Pit in Silver Vein
Star and Moon Fire Pit and Grill
Napoleon Gpf Patioflame Outdoor Natural Gas Fire Pit Stainless Steel
Flip Grate Fire Ring
Landmann USA 23200 Patio Lights Deer Tracks Fire Pit
Patina Products F218
Bird Brain's Vulcan Firepot
Large Round Cast Iron Bronze Fire Pit
UniFlame 34" Wide Outdoor Fireplace with Slate /Marble Mantel and Copper Accents WAD820SP
Fireplace Burner Pan Oval
South Carolina Fire Pit & Grill
Decorative ceramic tile outdoor fireplace with stainless bowl
Flip Grate Fire Ring
Patina Products F225
Cast Iron Fire Pit with Brick Copper Finish
Patina Products F115
Landmann Tudor Style Fire Pit (25421)
Vermont Castings 3 Burner Grill Cover
Dark Blue Glass Fireside Firepot
Patina F400 BYU Fire Pit
Spark Screen Available in 3 sizes
Fire Pit Ring
24" SS Fire Pit Ring Burner Kit With Pan Lp Connection Kit
CobraCo FB6200S Steel Fireplace
Fire Pit Ring
LP Gas Fire Pit Table
Patina F423 University of Florida Fire Pit
10lbs American Firerock Size: 1"
30? Copper Hammered Fire Pit
Patina F431 Virginia Tech Fire Pit
TCU Fire Pit & Grill
Alfresco Home 28 8612 Vulcano 33 1/2 Inch Round Fire Pit Table
CobraCo® Mesh & Flat Wire Fire Pit
Garden Lights Fire Pits Sarasota
Kenroy Home 60304 Fire Stone Gel Burner
Large Black Fire Pit Poker
Napoleon Gpf Patioflame Outdoor Propane Gas Fire Pit Stainless Steel
Uniflame 45" Wide Outdoor Fireplace w/ Stainless Bowl and Tile Mantel
Bond 65032 Havana Outdoor Propane Tabletop Firebowl
Patina Pits Arizona State Fire Pit
Patina Products F231
Bird Brain Arani Firepot
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Pagoda Design Bronze Fire Pit
Bird Brain 11501039 Firepot
Landmann USA Garden Lights Roanoke Firepit Georgia Clay Finish
Fire Pit Log Set: For Patio Pleasures
Fire Sense Stainless Steel Cocktail Fire Pit
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
35in Copper Fire Pit
42" Round Vinyl Firepit Cover
Patina Products F403 Michigan State Fire Pit
24x12 Rectangle Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring
Sari Ceramic Fire Pot 12" H Ocean Fury finish
Patina F245 University of Oregon
Patina Products F108
35" Fire Bowl (L FT571PST)
Esschert Design Fire Basket Square
Slate Fire Pit Improvements
Fire Pit Ring
Frugah Portable Fire Sense Garden Cart Fire Pit Outdoor BBQ With Wheels
Bird Brain Hedgehog Firepot
Fire Pit Ring
Guide Gear Large Hexagonal Fire Pit
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company Allure Portable Tabletop Venturi Firepot
Patina Products F100
Shinerich Round Deep Fire Bowl Fire Pit
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
24" Round Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring Kit
Fire Pit Glass Rocks
Fire Pit Ring
Patina Products F214
Buffalo Tools Sportsman 24" Fire Pit
Fire Sense 800 Space Fire Pit
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company Ledgestone Portable Tabletop Venturi Firepot
Prometheus Ceramic Fire Pot 10" H Blue Midnight finish
Tenax 3A053249 Citronella Flame Block
12" Round Black Iron Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring
12" Round Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring
Ace Trading Outdoor Firepits SRFP97C Stacked Stone Fire Pit 35"
Caribbean Mix Fireplace Glass ~3/8 1/2" 10 LBS
Fireside Escapes Old Frontier Magnesia Fire Pit
Micro World Twilight Fire Pit with Cover
Turquoise Vintage Column Napa FireLites or Fire Pot
Uniflame GLS BRZ Glass Kits for Outdoor Fire Pits
12" Round Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring Kit
MKRY Grey River Rock Media
Better Homes and Gardens 30" Outdoor Fire Pit
Grasslands Road Square Multi Color 10 Patio Light Set
Firegear Key West Outdoor Propane Gas Fire Pit Bar Table With Slate Tile Top And Clear Fire Glass
It isn't a slam dunk to growing your business. Far from it! But with a serious commitment, a clear strategy and a long-term commitment that is focused on the wants and needs of clients and potential clients, the potential to build brand loyalty, develop brand ambassadors and build one's client base and business is significant.
Avoiding an online presence, including social media, unless you are set to retire your business next year, is almost suicidal in today's economy. Waiting will only put one further behind with more catching up to do down the road.
Consider these statistics:
In Canada, 82% of the population (28 million people) use the internet and 62% of these (17 million people) are on Facebook
In the United States, 78% of the population (245 million people) use the internet and 64% of these (157 million people) are on Facebook
Facebook, as the largest social network, both in terms of the number of users and time spent on the site, is the most 'social' of the top five networks. Those on Facebook are much more likely to be on the site to connect with family and friends, in a more personal way, than they are on some of the other top networks like LinkedIn, Pinterest and Twitter. Even Google+ has not captured the same type of user as Facebook, yet.
This makes Facebook a challenge and an opportunity for small businesses and brands.
A challenge because social media requires a different way of thinking about how to grow our business. Push-style advertising that is all about our business (similar to 'it's all about me' kind of thinking) doesn't work.
So, how do you build a base of fans and brand advocates on Facebook when the main reason they are online has nothing to do with you and your business?
The answer isn't all that complicated, although that doesn't mean it is simple either.
What are some of the things families and friends talk about/share - in person and online?
life and relationships
pets, restaurants, recipes, cars, clothes, TV shows, movies, computers, sports, games, activities, bargains, etc.
And here lies the opportunity!
Because businesses are in business to meet these kinds of needs and wants, those that learn how to share their knowledge and expertise in ways that:
add value to people's lives by focusing on their interests, wants and needs
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7283123
Twilight by HouseWarmer HWTSPRD Hand Crafted Artesian Stoneware Fire Pot In Rain Drop
American Fireglass SS FR 36 36 in. Triple Ring 304. Stainless Steel Burner
Fireplace Glass
Round Cast Iron Fire Pit with Copper Finish
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Faulkner Fire Pits
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company ALLURE SED Allure Gel Fueled Table Top Fire Pit
18" Round Black Iron Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring
Fire Sense Cocktail Fire Pit
Texas A&M Fire Pit & Grill
California Outdoor Concepts Palm Chat Height Fire Pit with Natural Color Base
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company ALLURE SV Allure Gel Fueled Table Top Fire Pit in Silver Vein
Star and Moon Fire Pit and Grill
Napoleon Gpf Patioflame Outdoor Natural Gas Fire Pit Stainless Steel
Flip Grate Fire Ring
Landmann USA 23200 Patio Lights Deer Tracks Fire Pit
Patina Products F218
Bird Brain's Vulcan Firepot
Large Round Cast Iron Bronze Fire Pit
UniFlame 34" Wide Outdoor Fireplace with Slate /Marble Mantel and Copper Accents WAD820SP
Fireplace Burner Pan Oval
South Carolina Fire Pit & Grill
Decorative ceramic tile outdoor fireplace with stainless bowl
Flip Grate Fire Ring
Patina Products F225
Cast Iron Fire Pit with Brick Copper Finish
Patina Products F115
Landmann Tudor Style Fire Pit (25421)
Vermont Castings 3 Burner Grill Cover
Dark Blue Glass Fireside Firepot
Patina F400 BYU Fire Pit
Spark Screen Available in 3 sizes
Fire Pit Ring
24" SS Fire Pit Ring Burner Kit With Pan Lp Connection Kit
CobraCo FB6200S Steel Fireplace
Fire Pit Ring
LP Gas Fire Pit Table
Patina F423 University of Florida Fire Pit
10lbs American Firerock Size: 1"
30? Copper Hammered Fire Pit
Patina F431 Virginia Tech Fire Pit
TCU Fire Pit & Grill
Alfresco Home 28 8612 Vulcano 33 1/2 Inch Round Fire Pit Table
CobraCo® Mesh & Flat Wire Fire Pit
Garden Lights Fire Pits Sarasota
Kenroy Home 60304 Fire Stone Gel Burner
Large Black Fire Pit Poker
Napoleon Gpf Patioflame Outdoor Propane Gas Fire Pit Stainless Steel
Uniflame 45" Wide Outdoor Fireplace w/ Stainless Bowl and Tile Mantel
Bond 65032 Havana Outdoor Propane Tabletop Firebowl
Patina Pits Arizona State Fire Pit
Patina Products F231
Bird Brain Arani Firepot
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
Pagoda Design Bronze Fire Pit
Bird Brain 11501039 Firepot
Landmann USA Garden Lights Roanoke Firepit Georgia Clay Finish
Fire Pit Log Set: For Patio Pleasures
Fire Sense Stainless Steel Cocktail Fire Pit
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
35in Copper Fire Pit
42" Round Vinyl Firepit Cover
Patina Products F403 Michigan State Fire Pit
24x12 Rectangle Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring
Sari Ceramic Fire Pot 12" H Ocean Fury finish
Patina F245 University of Oregon
Patina Products F108
35" Fire Bowl (L FT571PST)
Esschert Design Fire Basket Square
Slate Fire Pit Improvements
Fire Pit Ring
Frugah Portable Fire Sense Garden Cart Fire Pit Outdoor BBQ With Wheels
Bird Brain Hedgehog Firepot
Fire Pit Ring
Guide Gear Large Hexagonal Fire Pit
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company Allure Portable Tabletop Venturi Firepot
Patina Products F100
Shinerich Round Deep Fire Bowl Fire Pit
Fireglass Fireplace Fire Pit Glass
24" Round Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring Kit
Fire Pit Glass Rocks
Fire Pit Ring
Patina Products F214
Buffalo Tools Sportsman 24" Fire Pit
Fire Sense 800 Space Fire Pit
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company Ledgestone Portable Tabletop Venturi Firepot
Prometheus Ceramic Fire Pot 10" H Blue Midnight finish
Tenax 3A053249 Citronella Flame Block
12" Round Black Iron Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring
12" Round Stainless Steel Gas Fire Pit Burner Ring
Ace Trading Outdoor Firepits SRFP97C Stacked Stone Fire Pit 35"
Caribbean Mix Fireplace Glass ~3/8 1/2" 10 LBS
Fireside Escapes Old Frontier Magnesia Fire Pit
Micro World Twilight Fire Pit with Cover
Turquoise Vintage Column Napa FireLites or Fire Pot
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