Manly Pinterest Tips Podcast with Jeff Sieh

Do you want to learn the potential video has to grow your business?  What’s the best type of video content your audience wants and needs from you?     Topics include how to perform a video content brainstorm, some best practices for designing video content and what to post, when to post and the best tools to help create video content.   Featuring Instagram marketing expert Rebekah Radice, Content Marketing Manager and Pinterest expert Alisa Meredith, and Jeff Sieh.  Discover some great ideas for creating your own video content!

Are your Pinterest Pins performing but just not converting? Are you driving traffic with your ads but no one purchases your product? Can you afford not to listen to this episode where we discuss how you can optimize your traffic with conversion rate techniques? Chris Dayley is a digital marketing entrepreneur, speaker, and neuromarketer who gets excited about helping businesses learn what their users want on their website, using psychology based testing and analytics. He started his Conversion Optimization agency Dayley Conversion in 2014, which he later merged with Disruptive Advertising, where he currently works as VP of site testing and optimization.

This episode is all about capturing some marketing magic for your business.  And what it REALLY is going to take to get your business noticed online this year.   Mike Allton is a Content Marketing Practitioner – a title he invented to represent his holistic approach to content marketing that leverages blogging, social media, email marketing and SEO to drive traffic, generate leads, and convert those leads into sales. He is an award-winning Blogger, Speaker, and Author, and Brand Evangelist at Agorapulse.  

In this special episode, Erik Fisher from Social Media Examiner interviews Jeff Sieh on social media trends for the upcoming year.

Are you getting clicks from social media, but no conversions? Frustrated that your social traffic isn’t turning into new customers?   If you answered yes to any of those questions then today's show is for you!  We’re talking all about converting your traffic on this special episode with Rebekah Radice, Mike Allton, and Stephanie Liu.

Today on the show we go in-depth with Cara Chace talking about how businesses can use Pinterest. Have you heard Pinterest is a great place for businesses but have wondered how to get started? Then today’s show is for you!

When it comes to using hashtags, many of us just wing it when it comes time to schedule or publish. It’s hard to recall what has worked before or figure out which hashtags are popular but not SO popular that no one will ever see our post in the feed.   Fact is though, hashtags are just too important to be nothing more than an afterthought.   On this episode, we're going to break down the tools you need to make your Instagram hashtag strategy easier, faster, and more effective!

Being an agency owner and a team member, I have used a lot of business tools over the years. I’ve come to a point where I have a handful -- OK, six-- tools that I use on a daily basis to keep my business going and have my visuals looking as good as they can be.

Pinterest released some new numbers recently and no surprise, they’re growing. AND they are ranked as one of America’s Top Brands. We discuss this and also some breaking Instagram news on Shoppable Posts for Stories in this episode.

Was focusing more on Instagram one of your New Years Resolutions? Have you wanted to increase your Instagram Stories frequency but not sure what to post? Does your hashtag strategy need a rehash? If you answered yes to any of these questions than this show is for you! With over 38 thousand followers on Instagram, Peg really has shown than she knows how to dial in a strategy for Instagram. I know you’ll get tons of tips from this episode with Instagram expert Peg Fitzpatrick.

Have you heard about Tailwind tribes but unsure what it actually is? Do you already have Tailwind tribes but really feel like your not using its full potential? If so than today’s show is for you Alisa Meredith is back on the show today to give us the breakdown on Tailwind tribes. Alisa is the content marketing manager at Tailwind who has (more than once!) been accused of a Pinterest obsession. Blogger (alisameredith.com), speaker, and author, she’s a big believer in the power of visual marketing and is on a mission to help businesses find their creative side in order to appeal to customers in a whole new way.

With Instagram reaching over 500 million daily active users and 300 million of those daily active users using Instagram Stories,Instagram is one of the fastest growing social platforms ever.  If you’re struggling with getting started on Instagram or just want to boost you effectiveness with this visual social media marketing platform then today’s show is for you.   Taylor Bradford is host & creator of the Boss Girl Creative podcast & community. In 2011, Taylor started a blogging tip/tricks series entitled #bloggingedumacation on her lifestyle blog, Taylor Bradford Blog. After writing over 40 lessons, she decided to take her lessons and advice and turn them into a podcast which launched in July 2015. Her podcast teaches the whats, whys & hows of blogging business & being a creative entrepreneur. Taylor has a passion for teaching and helping other Creative Entrepreneurs. She has a knack for business and a life-long dream of sharing it with her fellow Boss Girls.

Have you heard of masterminds but aren’t really sure what they are and have maybe been afraid to ask?  Are you wondering if paid masterminds really are worth it?  If so than today’s show is for you!   Jeff Sieh talks with mastermind expert Anthony Witt on how masterminds can help improve every aspect of your life, not just your business.  Anthony truly has a gift for connecting with people.  In both personal or professional environments, he has an uncanny ability for making others comfortable and allowing them to share both their fears and dreams.  Anthony leverages this talent via coaching men in mastermind groups; and, also, by partnering with his wife, Sarah, to coach couples on how to improve their marriage.  Anthony’s ability to listen, to empathize, and to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds allows him to help individuals and families to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.

Are you struggling with what makes a good pin on Pinterest?  What type of images are ok?  Can I use stock images?  What is this visual search that I keep hearing about?  If you’ve asked any of those questions than today’s show if for you!   Join Jeff Sieh as he talks with blogger Kristie Hill on Pinterest’s visual search strategies.  Kristie Hill is on a mission to help bloggers start and grow their online businesses. She knows that smart bloggers don't leave their blog's success up to chance, they make a plan. Kristie help bloggers build WordPress blogs and use tools like Pinterest to grow their online presence.

Have you heard how Pinterest can drive traffic to your website but struggle with coming up with great looking graphics for your pins? Are you confused about which tool to use to create graphics? Does opening Canva or Photoshop make you want to reach for your rounded safety scissors and paste instead? Join Jeff Sieh as he shares some of his favorite secrets for creating eye-catching images from his presentation at Social Media Marketing World 2017. You’ll discover shortcuts and tools that will help streamline your image creation process as well as design tips that will take your images to the next level.

Are you struggling with getting things done?  Have you wanted to create some new productive habits but struggle continuing them after a couple of days? If so then today’s show is for you!   Erik Fisher and Jeff Sieh discuss the recent Tribe conference by Jeff Goins. Also discussed is the importance of "chaining habits" for workflow and how creating margin is essential for a healthy work-life balance.

Struggling with being constantly creative week-end and week-out?  Are creative blocks making you feel stressed and causing anxiety?  Do you want to take your creativity to the next level?  If so, than today’s show is for you!   Join Jeff Sieh as he discusses his 5 takeaways on the techniques that he’s discovered to help boost your creativity.  Some of them just may surprise you!

After you wondering why your blog posts aren't getting more traffic?  Are you frustrated after spending all that time creating content only to see it disappear in the news feed after a couple of hours?  Do you want a greater ROI in your marketing efforts? Then today's show is for you!   Join Jeff Sieh as he talks with blogging expert Ana Hoffman on the best practices on repurposing content.  Ana is the creator of the popular blog, Traffic Generation Café where she brings together the most profit-pulling traffic generation tips, hacks, and resources.

Are you struggling with the performance of your social posts? Is your visual marketing missing the mark? To you feel like it's time for a brand refresh?  If you answered "Yes!" to any of those questions, than today's show is for you.   Social Media Strategist Rebekah Radice returns to the show.  Rebekah is the CMO of Post Planner and the founder of RadiantLA, a premier training and development firm helping growth driven leaders make radical shifts in digital marketing to blow the lid off past revenue milestones. Obsessive over emerging tech, AI, and all things geek.

How can a business just getting started on Pinterest get in front of an audience and reap some benefits quickly? One of the best ways to get some quick results is with Promoted Pins.     How much budget should I start with?  How do I track and measure my progress? What products and services work best for promoted pins?    Join Pinterest Promoted Pins expert Alisa Meredith and Jeff Sieh as they discuss how small businesses can leverage Promoted Pins to their advantage.   Alisa Meredith is a content marketing strategist who has often been accused of a Pinterest obsession. She is also the Content Marketing Manager at tailwind.   A big believer in the power of visual marketing, she's on a mission to help businesses find their creative side.

Should my business try doing live video?  Is there special software or equipment that I need? Can I broadcast to just my Facebook group?   We have more options and opportunities with live video than ever before.   But is Live video right for you and your business?   Join live video expert Ian Anderson Gray and Jeff Sieh as they discuss recent updates and tactics for using live video for your business.   Ian Anderson Gray is the founder of Seriously Social; a blog focused on social media tools. He’s a speaker, trainer, teacher, web developer, and consultant. He has a passion for turning the techno-babble of social media marketing into plain English. Ian is a co-founder of Select Performers – a family run web agency. As well as being a geek, husband, and dad to two kids, Ian is also a professional singer and lives near Manchester in the UK.

If you pick up a rock and throw it, you'll probably hit a social media marketer who is talking all about the changes that happened recently on Instagram.   If you're not a marketing nerd, here's the skinny… you now can share multiple photos and videos in one post on Instagram.   With this update, you no longer have to choose the single best photo or video from an experience you want to remember. Now, you can combine up to 10 photos and videos in one post and swipe through to see them all.   Good idea?  Will this kill all that is good about Instagram?  Come watch Peg Fitzpatrick and myself discuss it on today's show!   Peg Fitzpatrick is the new Director of Content Strategy & Social Media at Tailwind. She is also the co-author of The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users with Guy Kawasaki.  She’s been seen on Time Inc., Huffington Post, Inc. Magazine, and NPR’s Tech Nation. She also runs social media campaigns for some of the top companies around. She’s spearheaded successful social media campaigns for Motorola, Audi, Google, Virgin, and more.   If you've needed help with managing your Instagram or just want to keep up with all the recent changes, then today's show is for you!

Snapagram? Instachat? It's easy to see how Patriots coach Bill Belichick can get mixed up.  The visual social media platforms are getting crowded and confusing.     Which platform's features are right for you?  Does the audience that I'm actually trying to reach actually use it? If Instagram is all about images, can I use it if I take terrible photos?   Today on the show Molly Marshall from Molly Marshall Marketing will discuss why a business might want to use Instagram live, Instagram story strategies, hashtags, Instagram tools, and much more!   Molly has 11+ years of digital marketing experience. Before becoming a social media consultant for small- and medium-sized businesses, she was responsible for creating and implementing the digital strategy for a global durable goods manufacturer for over a decade. She particularly enjoys solving real business problems by creating valuable online content and crafting social media strategies that get results. She is a data-driven, results-oriented, forever-student of marketing.

Are you struggling with creating a marketing plan for your business?  Does your current marketing plan need a reboot?  If so, then today’s show is for you!   Join Jeff Sieh as he talks with awarding-winning blogger and marketer Mike Allton on what it takes in 2017 to drive traffic, generate leads, and convert those leads into sales.

Food and health are extremely popular categories on visual platforms like Pinterest and Instagram.     If you've ever wanted to know the secrets and strategies that food bloggers use than today's show is for you! Join Jeff Sieh as he talks with Traci Antonovich on what it takes to be a successful food blogger.  Visual marketing, photography, Pinterest, and Instagram best practices are shared and discussed.

How do you make your blog more successful?  How do you manage tasks?  How do you know what ideas to focus on and when to move on to something else?   These are the some of the questions we discuss on today’s show   Michael Stelzner is the founder of Social Media Examiner, author of the books Launch and Writing White Papers and the man behind large events, such as Social Media Marketing World and Social Media Success Summit. He is also host of the Social Media Marketing podcast, founder of the Social Media Marketing Society and host of the weekly Morning Social Media Marketing TALK show.

How do you take downtime with your family when managing multiple social media accounts during the holidays?  Are there any helpful tools that can aid in scheduling social media posts?  Should you shoot live video when you go a wassailing?     Those questions and more will be answered on today's show!   Peg Fitzpatrick is the co-author of The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users with Guy Kawasaki.  She’s been seen on Time Inc., Huffington Post, Inc. Magazine, and NPR’s Tech Nation. She also runs social media campaigns for some of the top companies around. She’s spearheaded successful social media campaigns for Motorola, Audi, Google, Virgin, and more.

We've all heard about the importance of live video.  Live video is popping up more and more in our social streams and companies are rushing to jump on the bandwagon.  But how do you get started in live video? What are the tools you need?  Do you need a professional background?  What if you're not comfortable in front of a camera?   Those questions and more will be answered on today's show!   Ian is founder of Seriously Social; a blog focused on social media tools. He’s a speaker, trainer, teacher, web developer and consultant. He has a passion for turning the techno-babble of social media marketing into plain English.  As well as being a geek, husband and dad to two kids, Ian is also a professional singer and lives near Manchester in the UK.

If you've ever wanted to get help on those time-consuming tasks on social, learn tools that can help on social media or strategies on finding great content, then today's show is for you! Erik Fisher is the Social Media Manager for Social Media Examiner and host of the award-winning podcast, Beyond the To Do List. Erik is an authority on social media, productivity, and podcasting who began blogging back in 2004 – before Facebook and Twitter even entered into the picture. With such a long history in the business, he's picked up a trick or two, and, thankfully for us, he's willing to share!  

Jeff Sieh reports on Pinterest and Instagram with the team at Social Media Examiner on the Morning Social Media Marketing Talk Show.    

Just when you think you’ve got Pinterest all figured out they go and make a bunch of changes.  So today we are going to be talking all about the new options for Promoted Pins with Alisa Meredith.   Alisa is a content marketing strategist who has (more than once!) been accused of a Pinterest obsession. Content marketer and a blogger for HubSpot, Tailwind, Social Media Examiner and alisameredith.com, she’s also co-owner of a HubSpot partner agency and content and social media consultant for other agencies and small businesses. A big believer in the power of visual marketing, she’s on a mission to drag, err… coax businesses into making the most of it!

Heather Kraafter runs kraaftshaak.com and the tagline is “to help you find your crafty bone.” and she does just that!  Heather has been helping people find their creativity through crafting for over 6 years. Her courses and classes have helped countless people discover their inner creativity even when they didn’t think they had a creative bone in their body.   If you struggle with being creative or need a boost to get past a creative roadblock then this will be the show for you.

No matter how much you love Pinterest.  It’s just not possible to spend all day, every day on the platform. So how do you optimize your time spent on Pinterest?  That’s where scheduling pins come in.   Melissa Megginson is resident Marketing Manager and Cat Lady at Tailwind, the leading visual marketing tool for brands. Melissa specializes in content creation, social media, blogging, PR outreach and pretty much all things marketing.   We discuss what kind of software to trust and use, tips and tactics for scheduling pins, and much more on today’s show.

Shannon Hernandez is currently an on-air personality at 98KUPD in Phoenix, Arizona and brings over 16 years of live broadcasting experience to the table.   His goal is to help people get over their fears of presentation and the delivery of their message when they are public speaking online.  He helps people crack the mic and flip open the lens with confidence and self-assurance that their message is more important than others.

Rebekah Radice, Global Brand Ambassador for Post Planner, sits down and talks about the newly released Social Media Marketing Industry Report put out by Social Media Examiner.  She interviews Peg Fitzpatrick, award winning blogger and social media influencer, Jeff Sieh, host of The Manly Pinterest Tips Podcast, and Erik Fisher, Social Media Manager for Social Media Examiner as well as the host of Beyond The To-Do-List, an award-winning podcast.   Topics include: What social platforms marketers will focus on in the future? The top benefits of social media marketing and how time invested affects results and the most common forms of content for social media marketing.

Are you ready to take your Twitter marketing to the next level?    Diana Adams is a self-proclaimed Twitter addict. She’s been on Twitter almost every day since March of 2009, and she’s sent over 161,000 tweets!   She is also the Ambassador of Happiness at Post Planner where she spends her time building the Post Planner community and blogging.   She’s written over 4,100+ blog posts across the Interwebz (mostly about social media and technology).   If you've struggled with optimizing your Twitter presence than this show is for you!  

On today’s episode, Jeff Sieh speaks with Pinterest expert Vincent Ng about some new developments at Pinterest.  Most notably, the return of affiliate links returning to Pinterest after being disallowed on the platform over a year ago.   Vincent Ng is the founder of MCNG Marketing and a Pinterest marketer, and speaker.  He is the author of Pinterest to Profits with Pintalysis and the host of the Pictures to Profits Podcast. He is a top 20 resource for becoming a Pinterest expert according to Heyo, and has written for amazing blogs such as Social Media Examiner, Top Dog Social Media, and Tailwind.

Peg Fitzpatrick and Rebekah Radice totally nailed their presentations last month at Social Media Marketing World, so we explore their secrets on today's show!   Peg Fitzpatrick is the co-author of The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users with Guy Kawasaki.  She’s been seen on Time Inc., Huffington Post, Inc. Magazine, and NPR’s Tech Nation. She also runs social media campaigns for some of the top companies around. She’s spearheaded successful social media campaigns for Motorola, Audi, Google, Virgin, and more.     Rebekah Radice is an Award Winning Writer, Social Media Strategist and Global Brand Ambassador for Post Planner.  She is the author of How to Use Social Media to Virtually Crush the Competition and recently named a Top 10 Social Media Blog by Social Media Examiner for the 2nd year in a row, as well as one of the Top Ten Most Shared Content Marketers.   These two are some of the top social media pros out there and really know How To Rock A Presentation!   Discussing includes tips and tactics for creating a presentation that captures and engages your audience, and some of the best practices for public speaking.

Jeff Sieh shares his experience and insights he learned as a first-time speaker at Social Media Marketing World.

Daniel Maloney the CEO and Founder of Tailwind returns to the show to talk in-depth about Pinterest tactics for 2016 as well as some new changes to the Tailwind product.  Everything from Pinterest’s Smart Feed to re-thinking group boards is covered in today’s show.   Daniel Maloney is an internet entrepreneur who has spent his career building consumer internet businesses that connect consumers to each other and to brands more effectively. Currently, Danny is CEO and Co-Founder of Tailwind, the world's leading Visual Marketing Platform. Tailwind is currently helping over 70,000 leading brands and agencies build a highly engaged presence on today's hottest social networks.

You may have heard recently that Instagram will no longer be showing posts in chronological order but will (gasp) start using an algorithm to show you posts in order of what it thinks you'll find important.   We'll cover how this will affect your Instagram marketing, changes you may need to make, and most importantly what NOT to do on today's show.   Jenn Herman is a social media strategist and the forefront blogger on Instagram marketing. She has won Social Media Examiner’s TOP 10 Social Media Blog award in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Her blog, Jenn’s Trends, shares topics focused on understanding trends in social media management and provides tips, resources, and training for small to medium sized businesses that need to structure their social media strategies. She is the author of The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Instagram and Stop Guessing: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Social Media Strategy.

Wondering how to grow your Pinterest following? Looking for better Pinterest engagement? In this episode, Jeff Sieh (host of the Manly Pinterest Show and Podcast) reveals the strategies he uses for Social Media Examiner and other clients to build a large and loyal community. You’ll leave with a daily checklist for growing a massive Pinterest audience and a plan for building trust in your community.

Visual marketing expert, Rebekah Radice is the guest on today’s episode discussing how to create viral images.   Rebekah is an Award Winning Writer, Social Media Strategist and Global Brand Ambassador for Post Planner.   She is the author of “How to Use Social Media to Virtually Crush the Competition” and recently named a Top 10 Social Media Blog by Social Media Examiner for the 2nd year in a row, as well as one of the Top Ten Most Shared Content Marketers.

Today’s episode focuses on best practices for your Pinterest business account with Kim Vij.   Kim Vij is a Pinterest Consultant, Blogger, Author and Speaker. She cohosts a weekly Twitter Chat and Facebook Community called Pinchat. As a Pinfluencer she has created award winning boards on Pinterest with 1.6 Million followers by focusing pins on Education and Parenting.   A teacher at heart she enjoys sharing ways to make everyday moments into teachable opportunities on her popular parenting site The Educators’ Spin On It and in her upcoming book 100 Fun and Easy Learning Games for Kids.

Today’s episode is about becoming a better blogger with special guest Leslie Samuel. Leslie is a former university professor and the creator of the Become A Blogger and Interactive Biology blogs. He has a passion for education and has taken on the mission of Changing The World One Blog At A Time. In his podcast, Learning With Leslie, he teaches solid lessons about how to build a blog that will have an impact, in addition to interviewing other successful bloggers who have built successful platforms and turned them into thriving online businesses.

Very excited to have my friends, the DadDudes from DudeDay Films on today's show. If you don't know who the DadDudes are, they are a group of dudes and dads that live in Los Angeles, work in the entertainment industry, and amuse themselves with the craziness and nuance that happens in the lives of parents. Their video Dads Respond to Disney's "Frozen" has been seen over 2 million times! Ryan and Matt provide some great insight on todays on what it takes to create great video and share behind the scenes stories on their creative process.

There was a ton of changes on Pinterest during 2015 and this year looks to be no different! I'm very excited to have Kate Ahl on the show today to talk all about the State of Pinterest for 2016. Kate Ahl is the owner of Simple Pin Media, a Pinterest management company. Their purpose is to manage Pinterest accounts for bloggers and business owners so they can focus back on creating awesome content their audience will love. Kate also aims to teach and train people how to use Pinterest for business with simple, actionable tips.

Gary W. Goldstein is best known for producing Pretty Woman, Under Siege, Under Siege 2, and The Mothman Prophecies.  He has also written a book called Conquering Hollywood and has an online course called Breaking Into Hollywood.   He offers some great stories and insights from Hollywood including business and networking.  On this episode we discuss:   • The difference between a producer and a director. • How is running a movie like running a business? • The evolution of visual imagery in marketing a business. • The role of relationships in making a movie happen. • And much more!

The founders of Podcast Movement have generously allowed me to share the presentation that I gave at Podcast Movement 15 that led to so many new business opportunities.  It’s called Mastering Podcast Promotion, but almost all of the techniques and tips that I give can be applicable to any business to promote themselves online with social media.  The slideshow that I used during the presentation will also be on the blog at ManlyPinterestTips.com.

Pinterest?  Google+ Collections?  What’s the difference?  Isn’t Google+ dead?   Today I’m excited to be talking with Google+ expert Kimberly Reynolds.      Kim Reynolds is a Digital Strategist as well as the Marketing Manager for Social Media Examiner. Kim started her first business at 12 years old and hasn't stopped since. Her passions include Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and riding her motorcycle. She can be found tweeting as @KimReynolds

It's that crazy time of year again!  If you're anything like me, the hustle has hit you full force this week.  Between kid's ballgames, holiday parties, setting up a Christmas tree and shopping for gifts, the last thing we need to stress over is our social media accounts.   Unfortunately for small business owners and marketers, the Internet doesn't have a Christmas break. But, there are some steps you can take to continue building your business during the holidays as well as spending quality time for your families.   Today on the show I'm excited to be talking with my friend Peg Fitzpatrick about how to best use social media during the holidays.     Peg Fitzpatrick is the co-author of The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users with Guy Kawasaki and has been seen on Time Inc., HufIington Post, Inc. Magazine, and NPR’s Tech Nation. She also runs social media campaign for some of the top companies around. She’s spearheaded successful social-media campaigns for Motorola, Audi, Google, Virgin, and more.  On top of all that, she’s probably taught me more about Pinterest than anyone else.