James Doan - Just Minding My Own Business

It might be time to feature positive stories, whether on your blog, in your newsletter or on social media. This is especially true with all the bad news bombarding us around the world lately. Here are a few inspirational and heartwarming themes to get you started:

If you’re looking for a fresh and friendly space to connect with like-minded folks, look no further than Vivaldi Social. This remarkable platform is part of the Mastodon network and is proudly hosted in Iceland by the brilliant minds behind the Vivaldi Browser. And the best part? Everyone is invited to hop on board and be a part of this vibrant online community! So, what exactly sets Vivaldi Social apart from the rest? Well, let me break it down for you:

I hear from those who wonder how in the world they can build a following without, as they think of it, turning into a blabbermouth who has no shame or sense of reserve. From what I've observed, extroverts feel right at home with top-of-the-head and highly interactive social media, such as Facebook or Twitter interchanges, live videos, spontaneous Instagram shots, conversational blog posts or responses and casual "Hey you" emails to customers. Introverts prefer to craft, plan and edit their words and pictures before sending, and there's no reason you can't use the same social media in that way.  You can post nicely structured blog pieces, eloquent tweets, carefully argued Facebook ripostes, scripted videos and artfully staged Instagram photos.

Social Media drives 31% of all referral traffic. That’s a HUGE amount of customers that social media is driving to businesses. It is vital to take advantage of this referral-generating platform. Set up a Blog Post on your website Post interesting content on your Blog Post. This can include informative tips, articles, technology tips, current event happenings etc. Post interesting imagery/snippets of the tips/articles on Social Media and link it back to your Blog Post. Repurpose the content for alternate uses.

There is a clear truth today. We live in a visual age. It seems there is a camera in almost everyone’s pocket. One source claims there are more than 2.5 billion camera phones in use. People focus on images and use imagery for “telling and selling”.  Photos are a universal language. A photo can speak a thousand words—in any language.  Our social media networks are image-centric. They embrace the visual medium and make it straightforward to upload and share pictures online. We are now living in a society conditioned to share our lives and stories through imagery. Moreover, we discover and learn about products and services through imagery.