Are you a “Facebook challenged” parent?
“My mom is Facebook challenged.” This was a comment made to me recently by a tween girl referring to her mother’s lack of understanding or even participation when it...
Category: Social Media How To’s
What is Digital Citizenship?
Is your early teen or “tween” (ages 8-14) a social media user? Perhaps your tween is a social media enthusiast or perhaps just getting into social networking sites like...
Social Media – Can I Do This On My Own?
Strong communities have strong centers of commerce – usually with thriving downtowns or retail areas. To help business owners and merchants grow and thrive, the Charter Township of Brownstown...
A Mother’s Day Focus on Female Bloggers
Today’s blog was prepared for the Internet Advisors show on WJR 760AM and on the Michigan Radio Network. You can access podcasts from the media section of our site...
Metro Parent Magazine Recognizes WAHMs
A fantastic article in Metro Parent Magazine on Work-at-Home-Moms (WAHMs)! Lauren Weber, a Hay There Social Media Team Member, was interviewed on the important work-life balance she achieves while working...
Instagram for Personal and Small Business Use
By Emily A. Hay, Founder, Hay There Social Media Written for the Internet Advisor Show on WJR 760AM. Check out the social media toolkit and links to podcasts. We’ve...
Hitting the Slopes with Social Media
Hay There Friends! Are you feeling the world becoming more social each season? Here’s an example of how winter businesses leveraged social media to engage their niche customers this...
Build Customer Loyalty Through Social Media
Hay There, small business owners! We still hear the question on a regular basis, “is social media marketing something my business needs to use?” In today’s blog, we are...
Yelp Help and Google Places for Small Businesses
Hay There! When it comes to listing your business online, there are many roads to take, but which one leads you down the right path? Since each business has...
Pinterest Tips
Hay There! Are you hearing a lot about Pinterest? Emily A. Hay joined the Internet Advisor team on WJR 760AM to share some quick points on this much-talked-about social...
How to Use Facebook Timeline
Hay There! Are you hearing a lot about the new Facebook Timeline? In today’s blog, we’ve outlined some key points about this important new Facebook change to keep you...
Facebook Safety for Children
Parents, do you know who your child is friending on Facebook? A new post from Hay There Social Media that addresses this important activity. Hay There Social Media helps...
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...
What Does Local Mean On Etsy
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
3 reasons why your business needs to outsource online customer service
You log on to your business Facebook page for the first time in a week. There it is, in your notifications. A review. And it’s only two stars! Immediately,...
WAHM Tips To Avoid Summertime Blues
Work-at-home moms: Don’t get the summertime blues with our kid-friendly activities! If you are a work-at-home mom, you are probably both looking forward to and dreading the long summer...
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...
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 —...
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...
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...
Social Media Day Detroit
Don’t miss the 5th annual Social Media Day Detroit taking place on Friday, June 27th, 2014 at TechTown! #SMDay #Detroit Details can be found on Facebook. The event is...
From Our Team of Experts: 15 Tips For Work At Home Moms #WAHM
From leaning in to off-ramping; from stay-at-home dads to on-the-job nannies, one thing is clear: Women want to have it all. The career, the family, the marriage. But is...
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...
Bookstock is for readers: Largest used book event in Michigan Now Open
Calling all bookworms: If you are looking for a new read, books for your children or grandchildren or just something to do, Bookstock – the state’s largest used book...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...