So, you’ve had a bad experience with a company. Now you want the whole world to know about it. Where do you go? Social media may be one option. While that may seem like a good idea at the time, it’s not always the best one.
You may have seen the acronym to THINK before you speak. It’s brilliant, really. This rule is relevant to the realm of social media. Here is a breakdown of what to consider before writing a negative review.
When it comes to Facebook, privacy seems to be an oxymoron. There are many facets of Facebook which can disrupt your ability to maintain your privacy or give you the illusion that you can’t have any privacy on Facebook. Rest assured that it is something you can, and should, maintain.
For many years, Facebook has been a platform for users to share their memories, experiences, and ideas with their contacts. But what happens to a Facebook account after death?
You can either assign a trusted friend or family member over the age of 19 as a legacy contact or you can decide to have your account deleted after death. Deciding between the two options is a matter of whether you would like your account to live on after death or whether you want your account to be deleted. Doing so will provide someone you trust with the ability to manage your social media account.
Do you know if your business is listed on Google My Business?
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Google My Business allows businesses and organizations to create and verify their local business on Google, including photos, logo, Google Street View, address, phone number, description, and hours of operation.
If you’re not sure if your business is utilizing this FREE Google asset, navigate to Google, and type in your business.
Make note of what appears.
Now, Google your business again, but this time with any previous or abbreviated business names.
Many times businesses may have one “official” Google My Business Page and several “unofficial” pages that have been created through other means. It’s important to be aware of these unofficial pages for the purpose of claiming and removing them. You may have unofficial pages if you’ve ever had a client or customer say: “But Google said you were open on Sundays.”
How do you request ownership and claim these unofficial pages?
Search for your business name here.
Google will walk you through a number of questions, which will depend on the type of listing your requesting.
If the account is owned by someone else (e.g. previous employee) Google will email them and request access on their behalf. If no action is taken, the account will be granted to you!
This is must-do activity for all businesses!
Many people may or may not realize this but social media is at the forefront of public relations. Here are 6 ways how social media has shaped the field of public relations today.
