Strong Passwords: How Stark Generator can Help Secure Your Online Presence

Stark Social Blog

Our online accounts hold a wealth of personal and professional information in today’s digital age. From social media profiles to banking and email accounts, we rely on these platforms to communicate, share, and access important information. However, as the number of online accounts we use increases, so does the need for strong and secure passwords. This blog post will explore the importance of password security and tips on keeping your accounts safe.

  1. Use strong passwords: A strong password is difficult to guess or crack. This means combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid using easily guessable information
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Top Social Media Trends of 2023 To Watch

Top Social Media Trends of 2023 To Watch

Stark Social Blog, Social Media

As we enter a new year, staying up-to-date on the latest social media trends is essential. This will help you stay ahead of the curve and ensure that your social media strategy is effective. Here are some of the top social media trends to watch in 2023:

  1. Live streaming: Live streaming has been on the rise for a few years now, and it’s expected to continue growing in popularity. This trend allows brands to connect with their audience more personally and authentically. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook and YouTube are increasingly focusing on live streaming as a way to increase engagement
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St. Paddy’s Day Playlist

Stark Social Playlists

It’s that time again! St. Paddy’s Day is a time of revelry, and joy… oh and beer. Lots of beer. But, it’s still a work day, and while we wait for beer o’clock we’re listening to some wicked tunes. Check out the playlist the Stark Social Media Agency team assembled for this occasion and don’t forget to share it with your friends.

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Infographic: Facebook Etiquette 2018

Stark Social Blog, Social Media

There is no better time than now, with the new year already under full swing to revisit an oldie but a goodie…

FACEBOOK ETIQUETTE!

That’s right friends and neighbors, Facebook has become a place for “fake news” and jailhouse riots that have no business in the social stream of consciousness. And, because of that Facebook is taking its newsfeed back.

If you are using Facebook, Instagram or any other social media channel for business, it’s time to take a deep breath and evaluate your strategy.

We discovered this handy infographic that rings true no matter who you voted for, Read More

Create an Educational Content Checklist

Deanna L. Miller Blog, Content Marketing

We talk about it a lot on The Social Life Podcast (I know, I know we’re coming back soon) – Value Add. Are you adding value to your social presence or simply building an echo chamber?

Creating educational content is the best way to create a balance and also position yourself a subject matter expert, which of course is key in industries like real estate, personal training, and more. Now, you’re going to ask us, how the heck do I create educational content? Well, lucky for you, we’ve been coming up with new content for our podcast, and have created Read More

Facebook Groups Brings More Community Vibes

Deanna L. Miller Social Media

We’ve all been using Facebook Groups to grow our following, and become subject matter experts with a little more juice. Free memberships to Facebook Groups, have long been an exclusive offering of marketing gurus slinging their videos in advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.

And, with the increased use of this lovely homes for our potential client-base, Facebook took notice and took to heart all the input and ideas from their recent Community Summit. What we have now is a new set of tools that will most definitely create a spot on the Facebook for gals and guys to commiserate about Read More

THE TOP 10 THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN RUNNING A CONTEST

The Top 10 Things to Remember When Running a Contest

Deanna L. Miller Social Media

‘Tis the season for running holiday contests! And, while contests are a wonderful way to build up those sales funnels and grab potential client attention, it’s important to remember that there should always be a strategy for your contest.

1. First things first, what are you giving away?

We’ve got three main kinds of contests and you’ll need to pick one…

  • Contest
  • Sweepstakes
  • Lottery

Contests are a great way to engage users, create word of mouth for your business or brand and also gain new followers! While sweepstakes are fun, contests tend to be tenfold more effective, however, a sweepstake Read More

What Facebook Stories will You Tell with Your Business Page?

Deanna L. Miller Blog, Social Media

Have you been using Facebook Stories? Well, if you’ve been avoiding them it’s time to start rethinking your strategy, and get ready for your Facebook Business Page to offer stories! Digital Trends offered the low down on the new features rolling out, and we’re super wicked excited!

That’s right sweethearts, Facebook Stories is coming to our Business Pages with the same ability as our favorite Instagram Stories features that we know and love.

Not too long ago the Instagram Stories function introduced the powerful ability to post your IG Stories to Facebook, creating a streamlined process for entrepreneurs looking Read More

Twitter Launches Video Website Cards!

Stark Social Blog, Social Media

If you’re loving the ROI on video for your online marketing, then you’re going to want to learn more about what Twitter has just streamlined for advertising guys and dolls across the Twitterverse. Video Website Cards are making brands swoon across the interwebs!

While Twitter has become a hotbed for controversy, many brands are still seeing a solid following and good interaction from their loyal fans and followers. And with Twitter’s flexibility to continue to find ways to please us, fancy folks who advertise, it’s no surprise they are combining favorites in their ad platform.

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Job Seekers Turning to Facebook?

Deanna L. Miller Blog, Social Media

Facebook continues is a competitive edge against LinkedIn with offerings that continue to please users, who are already suffering from an advertising hangover with determining budgets, developing long-term strategies that win and keeping a watchful eye on those relevancy scores.

Recently, Facebook added the ability for Facebook Business Page owners to add new job listings to their Facebook pages and promote them across the Facebook-sphere with advertising dollars that target your location and specific demographics. Yes, there are still sites like Indeed.com and Monster, but where do we spend most of our time anyway? Facebook. And, Facebook knows this so Read More