Social Media – Articles to Keep You Sane

The Social Media Conundrum: Don’t you just wish you could wave a magic wand and have influence, reputation and love with the click of a button? Plenty of people will sell you this fantastic dream, without really telling you how to do it. Does it drive you crazy? Stop jumping on social media bandwagons. Read, listen, think – have you chosen the right social platform for your business?

So That’s What “Build Your Brand Story” Means!

January 16, 2012
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A confession: I don’t know much about branding. Oh, sure – I know words, but branding? That’s Gabriella’s bailiwick. I know more now than I did six or seven years ago, but that’s because she’s been my mentor for several years (and you can’t have a client-centered conversation with Gabriella without branding coming in to [...]

2012 Is the End of the Beginning: SEO, Social, Search, Copywriting, Et All

January 12, 2012
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So, did everyone have a good brouhaha good time for New Year’s? Are you ready to delve into 2012’s planning, marketing and magic? I don’t know about you, but around the office here, we’re ready to do more with less. We’ve taken a step back – but not a backwards step. – And if that [...]

Facebook Timeline – Pros and Cons for the Personal Professional

January 5, 2012
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Have you noticed how social networks are becoming more about building memories? You make friends, share events, get congratulated for happy events and condolences for sad ones. You can share pictures, videos… in fact, social accounts are like the digital scrapbooks of our lives (for individual accounts) and businesses (for corporate accounts). Now, I’m immersed [...]

Happy Holidays from the Level343 Team!

December 26, 2011

Happy HolidaysFor the first time since Level343 opened its doors in 1998, we’re closing for the holidays! There won’t be a blog Thursday, but don’t worry. We’ll be back with fresh content, updates and general mayhem, Monday, January 2, 2012. In the meantime, we’ve started a quarterly enewsletter (first installment went out early this morning). We invite you to view the email in your browser and click on the subscribe link.

Let Me Show You How Online Reputation Really Works, Mr. New Orleans Computer Repair Guy!

December 22, 2011
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For you, Mr. New Orleans Computer Repair Guy, also known as French Quarter Repair Services and iPhone or iPod Repairman: You returned my Mac Airbook in worse condition than it was before. That’s bad business. You charged me more than the agreed upon amount and wouldn’t return my possessions until I paid for it. That’s [...]

There’s No ROI In Owning an Efin iPhone!

December 8, 2011

We read a lot of stories that talk about how companies are joining social media by the droves, but are they really? I mean, what are they doing? If all they’re doing is opening social accounts and sitting on their professional graveyards, is this really joining social media? I think not.

I Always Wanted to Be a Super Hero, How About You?

December 5, 2011

When I was a kid, I dreamed about flying through the air with the greatest of ease to rescue puppies, kittens and grannies. I ran around the house in pink fuzzy pajamas and a blanket tied around my neck, on a mission to save the world. I was Super Girl, Wonder Woman and the GI Joes combined! Evil doers beware!

Lovin’ That Story That You Tell So Well – Your Social Footprint

December 1, 2011

Social marketing used to be just that thing you did; like politicians, business owners would scout the neighborhood, introduce their services, shake hands and kiss babies. You’d talk to people and get to know them; you’d share stories and maybe a cup of coffee.

The Circle of “I” is Bigger Than You Think: Censorship on the Internet

November 24, 2011

Do you get online and read the news to find out what’s happening in the world? Do you search for information to gain more of an understanding about subjects? Do you like to meet new people and explore other mind sets? We use the Internet on a daily basis to expand our horizons and grow as a business and as individuals. Do you? If so, please read on – because the amount of information you view is a lot smaller – and less broad – than you think… and it may get smaller.

Internet Marketing for Brick and Mortar Businesses

November 10, 2011

While performing some much needed inspiration reconnaissance, we came across the title of this article as a search term in our analytics. What an interesting thought – the idea that a business owner might want internet marketing without a website. How odd, and yet, how enticing an idea to explore!