4 Reasons Why You Need to Allow Reviews on Your Facebook Business Page

Just having and maintaining your Facebook business page isn’t enough anymore. You also need to allow reviews on your Facebook business page. Consumers have more information at their fingertips...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on January 26, 2018

8 Things You Must Do to Make Your Website Social Media Friendly

Your website – whether it’s selling a product, offering a service or sharing information – NEEDS to be social media friendly. Why? You want as much exposure as you...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on December 12, 2017

How Social Media Influences Buying

Everyone is online, and on social media. All. The. Time. Those days of being excited about going to work on Cyber Monday to slyly shop for gifts because you...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on December 1, 2017

Business Call for Help: 7 Ways To Navigate Yelp

Love it or hate it, more and more customers are providing feedback in the form of online reviews. In fact, according to the White House Office of Consumer Affairs, for...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on November 10, 2017

4 Reasons Why Your Business Website Needs a Blog

Blogs are over, right? They are only for moms or wacky conspiracy theorists. WRONG! Welcome to 2017, where every business website – including yours – needs a blog. The...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on October 12, 2017

Social Media Bucket List 2017: Digital Marketing Boot Camp in Detroit

Image from the Detroit Regional Chamber Facebook page Social media experts will be heading to Detroit on February 15, 2017 for the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Digital Marketing Boot Camp,...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on December 19, 2016

Register Now: Social Mitten Conference 2016 in Ann Arbor

Michigan social media professionals are gearing up for a great conference coming to Ann Arbor this fall: Social Mitten. Dubbed “Michigan’s largest social media conference,” this must-attend event will...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on May 26, 2016

WJR 760AM Updates: Facebook “Donate Now”, Instagram Advertising & New Layouts

Saturday, Sept 12, 2015, Emily A. Hay shared updates on the Internet Advisor show on WJR 760AM Detroit. Check out the audio to learn about the following: – Are...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on September 14, 2015

COMING SOON: Digital Summit Detroit September 2015

Fall brings crisp weather and sweet cider to Michigan and this year, it is also bring Digital Summit Detroit. And Hay There Social Media’s team will be in attendance,...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on September 14, 2015

Channel 7 News Today

Whether food or news, everyone is talking about fresh and local, right? To that end, WDIV-TV Local 4 has launched a new, live show featuring topics that matter most...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on August 16, 2013

What Web 3 Can Mean for Social Media Managers

What Web 3 Can Mean for Social Media Managers Web 2.0 and social media were cutting edge in 2009. It gave me the launchpad to start a business, allowing...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on April 26, 2022

Etsy Local Meaning

This story originally appeared on ClickOnDetroit.com. Author: Sarah Doty, FolkAndFaroStudio.com, @folkandfaro Everyone knows how important shopping local is, right? It impacts your state / city / region by keeping money and jobs...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on December 3, 2014

Web 3 Terms for Women

Web 3 Terms Women Should Know You know the expression, “I know enough to be dangerous.” It generally refers to not being a fully versed expert but informed enough...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on May 31, 2022

4 tips to get your business started with hiring influencers (Part I)

One sure-fire way to get attention for your brand is to hire influencers to promote your message or encourage sales. What’s an influencer you ask? Influencer : one who...

By Lauren Weber
Published on July 17, 2020

How to Subcontract in Social Media Marketing

The “gig” economy has risen exponentially during the past several years. While “gigs” can range from being Shipt shoppers to Uber drivers, there is also a great need for...

By Lauren Weber
Published on January 4, 2021

How Dentists Use Social Media

By Sheri Watkins. Have you tweeted with your dentist today? Many dentists are now using the power of social media to connect with current and future patients and establishing...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on August 26, 2013

2021 BBB Torch Awards: Hay There Social Media Honored as Finalist for Business Ethics

Are you looking for a different, better way to live your life on your terms, fulfilling both your unique professional goals and never miss the life moments that matter...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on January 28, 2022

How One of Our Social Media Managers Went Viral on TikTok

“We want to go viral,” says a small business owner. “Can you make this go viral?” asks a client. “Our plan is to wait until it goes viral,” said...

By Deanna Rose
Published on March 12, 2021

12 Ways Moms Can Make Money in Social Media Marketing (and one BONUS way!)

Mama: Want to make real, legitimate income – in a way that fits around your busy life – with skills you already have? Here are a dozen ways to get...

By Deanna Rose
Published on May 10, 2021

Proud to Be Social Media Experts as SUBTA Resource Partner

Hay There Social Media has made a big commitment to an outstanding collection of entrepreneurs at SUBTA, the subscription trade association, the world’s largest DTC Subscription Community. We’ve recently...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on January 28, 2022

A Deep Dive on Storytelling Through Reels for Our Community with Heather Parady

Making Your Reels More Fun Through Storytelling Reels are a critical component of engaging your online community. Although the most successful Reels (or TikToks or YouTube Shorts or any...

By Alison Spitzer
Published on May 19, 2023

What to Look For When Hiring a Social Media Manager

Your business is in need of a social media manager…but how do you find someone? Is there someone on your team who can do the work? (Trust us —...

By Lauren Weber
Published on October 13, 2022

Caring.com Webinar: Visual Content in 2021: Its Importance and How to Execute

Want to get more out of your senior living community or home care agency’s social media marketing? Punch up your visuals! Sure, the words you use to inform and...

By Deanna Rose
Published on July 23, 2021

5 Must-Have Social Media Tools for Your Small Business

Are you a small business owner? Does social media have your head spinning and thinking there just aren’t enough hours in the day? We know small business owners have...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on October 24, 2013

A Chat GPT Deep Dive for Our Community of Moms

Part of our responsibility to our Hay There trained Independent Social Media Managers is to unpack everything from buzzy trends to the intimidating gorillas of the online world, in...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on April 19, 2023

The brand and blogger ecosystem as witnessed at BlogHer 2013

By Emily A. Hay As I reflect on the lessons from BlogHer 2013, a story is forming in my head. The story of how businesses use social media and...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on August 9, 2013

Seasonal change: 7 Ways To Infuse Fall Into Your Social Content

Happy fall! The time has come to enjoy the changing leaves, mums, apples, and pumpkins. While these are great reason to celebrate, fall is also an ideal time to...

By Lauren Weber
Published on September 21, 2020

CBS Detroit WWJ Interview about How to Keep Your Kids Safe on Social Media

Emily A. Hay was interviewed on CBS Detroit WWJ Newsradio 950 about how parents and teachers can keep tweens safe on social media. The discussion covered best practices at...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on September 18, 2013

5 Things To Consider When Responding To Online Reviews

With nearly a decade of experience managing online reviews, our team at Hay There Social Media has seen it all – from angry customers venting about an undesirable experience,...

By Lauren Weber
Published on April 23, 2021

Emily A. Hay on Mom’s Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg Discusses How to Become a Social Media Manager or Freelancer

How to Find Fulfillment Outside the Traditional 9 to 5 is Kim Rittberg’s jam. Emily A. Hay , Founder & CEO of Hay There Social Media, joined Kim Rittberg,...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on September 8, 2023

Collaboration with We Are Rosie, a Leader in the Flexible Talent Marketplace

Hay There Social Media is excited to collaborate with We Are Rosie, a flexible talent marketplace for advertising and marketing, to offer customized training to their community of “Rosies.” With...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on October 27, 2022

The Best & Worst Super Bowl Commercials According to Social Media Moms

Super Bowl Sunday: It’s football’s last hurrah every year and is a day filled with friends, family, food and fun. Oh yeah, and commercials! For some, the game is...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on February 4, 2015

How Print Media Companies Can Win with Social Media Campaigns

The Millennial mom of today is parenting with a smartphone in her hand. Whether she works full- or part-time – or stays at home with her children – these...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on March 20, 2014

How to Run a TweetChat or Twitter Party

By Lauren Weber The beautiful part of social media is you don’t need a brick-and-mortar location to discuss new ideas and meet like-minded people. Instead, host a TweetChat or...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on January 10, 2014

Youth & Education in Michigan Tweet Chat

Hay There Social Media will be talking about youth and education in Michigan along with chat leaders, Michigan Nightlight, Chalkfly, 826 Michigan. Parents, teachers, open to all! Curious how...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on November 6, 2013

Social Media Winners from Super Bowl XLVIII: Lessons for Small Businesses

When the ball is in the air and the cleats are pounding the turf during the Super Bowl, fingers are flying over keyboards – Tweeting, posting, snapping pics. In...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on February 4, 2014

Unboxing a Social Media Training with Apres Group CEO Stacey Delo

See What’s Included in a Social Media Manager Training Program Not all boxes have to wait til the holidays to be opened! 😇 🎁 Get a sneak peek at...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on December 17, 2023

3 things to ask before posting to social media during a crisis

Social media is how we all communicate on a daily basis — but what should your business do when it comes to handling social media communication during a crisis?...

By Deanna Rose
Published on July 9, 2020

How to keep your social media content from being “meh”

Imagine your Facebook or Instagram feed: You probably follow friends, family, influencers and maybe some companies or local businesses. If you read the content from friends and family, do...

By Korie Wilkins
Published on July 23, 2020

5 things to know about TikTok

Running social accounts when the world is in crisis mode is TOUGH. So when the world feels heavy, there’s a platform that is a bit lighter, and likely is...

By Lauren Weber
Published on June 16, 2020

How One of Our Social Media Managers Got a Shout Out on NBC Detroit

How one of our social media manager’s work got noticed An anchor on Local 4 NBC Detroit gave Mimi Brown, a Live in the D panel personality, a huge...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on February 8, 2022

9 Tips for Small Business Owners to Spring Clean Your Social Media Profiles

The snow is starting to melt and everyone wants to start spring cleaning, no? If you are a small business owner, spring is a GREAT time to clean up...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on March 13, 2014