News and tech tips from Tammy Finch at Web Services
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I hope you had a great Summer!  I'm already scheduling workshops for next year and adding them to my website.  If you would like me to come speak at your event, let me know.  I have some new presentations: 
  • Optimizing Your Local Google Page
  • Ways you can increase search visibility 
  • Making your social media posts stand out
I'm always updating my "old" presentations as well.  I hope to see you at one of the events.     
  
Thank you for your business and support
Tammy Finch 

Speaking of Social Media

I started adding videos to my social media content that you can purchase from my website.  These explainer videos can be branded with your logo and shared on your social media accounts.  Video is very important for your social media campaigns. According to Social Media Today, social video generates 1200% more shares than text and images combined!   1200%!

 There are a couple free items on the site that you can get to try out.  

We have put together social media content like articles and links, pictures and the video section for many clients so we know what works.  The files are for immediate download.  What a great way to get a reserve of social media content that can easily be branded with your information.      

Google My Business

I can't stress enough how important it is for your company to have a Google My Business page.  Over half the Internet searches now come from a mobile device.   And "near me" searches are up 200%.  

How important are reviews?  If you want to be in the top 3 results on Google locally, they are very important.  Optimizing your Google Page also helps with visibility. Make sure all the information on the page is accurate. Post to the page often as you would on social media.  

Contact me if you need more reviews, help optimizing your page or even creating your page.  Those are some of the services we offer here.   

Robo Calls

How many times have you ran to the phone only to find it's Rachel from Card Member Services or Google telling you your listing is not updated?  I used to get them, every 5 minutes at Web Services.  I am not exaggerating.  I tried the do not call list, is that even working anymore?  I tried blocks, which took care of some of the calls but new calls came just as quickly.  

At Web Tech we used Ooma, an automated phone system so we could transfer calls.  So I tried it at Web Services.  I give a small intro message with my hours and make people press 2 for the office phone.  My robo calls are down 99%.  

So, we set it up at A Cheep Tee, our t-shirt shop answering two of the most popular questions, how much are shirts, what are your hours.  Calls were cut down significantly which saves us time.  

I love Ooma so much I became an partner to help them get the word out.  If you are interested, it's well worth the money to save time and aggravation.  Click here to fill out a form to have a rep help you.  

 
Computer Scams

Chris and Kevin have been seeing even more people falling for scams either online or over the phone.  If Microsoft calls you, hang up.  If Google calls you, hang up.  Don't purchase gift cards or give your credit card information over the phone.  Don't let anyone take control over your computer.  If you have questions call the store at 309-699-9327. 


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Please let me know if I can answer any questions or concerns you have. 

Thank you
Tammy Finch
Web Services, Inc
309-699-2849

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