National Days celebrate many things. From National Doughnut Day to National Plant a Flower Day, you can find ways to highlight the businesses, people, and locations in your community using these days. National Pie Day is January 23rd and some Chambers of Commerce took to social media to promote businesses that offer pies. These are […]
5 Social Media Do’s and Don’ts for Chambers of Commerce in 2024
Social media is an important component of your Chamber’s marketing and communication strategy. It’s how you can let members know about activities and trainings, how you can highlight your members, and how you can promote Chamber membership. When I work with a Chamber of Commerce on their Facebook marketing plan, I review their existing account […]
7 Ways to Boost Chamber Visibility and Member Engagement Through Member Training Events
Workshops and training events are an excellent benefit to your members. They can learn new skills, brush up on existing knowledge, and network during the breaks. Have you ever thought about how to make these events work for your Chamber? These events are an opportunity for you to improve your member services, increase your visibility […]
How to Select WordPress Plugins for Your Website
WordPress plugins add functionality and features to your website, but some hide malicious code or are no longer maintained by the creator. Choosing the wrong plugin can cause lots of problems with your website. You want to make sure the plugin you select works well, is safe, and will be maintained in the future. Here […]
Why Broken Links on Your Website Are Ruining Your SEO
Broken links create a poor user experience and hurt your ranking in organic search engine results
11 Creative Christmas Social Media and Blog Ideas for Chambers of Commerce
Christmas is a great time to showcase local businesses that are members of the Chamber of Commerce. These social media content ideas and blog post ideas will help you increase engagement and get more people coming back to your website.
How to Use Your Out-of-Office Email to Market Your Chamber of Commerce
d I emailed the Vice President of Membership at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, but he was out of the office. His out-of-office automated reply email was outstanding – the perfect example of using every opportunity to market your community. He included links to some of the feature items of their website; this makes it […]
10 Thanksgiving Social Media Ideas for Chambers of Commerce & Tourism Organizations
Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to highlight your members, promote local businesses, and showcase the places that make your community special. Use these Thanksgiving social media ideas to boost engagement, support your partners, and encourage both residents and visitors to explore your town. Start planning 3 to 4 weeks in advance, so you have your […]
Fall and Halloween Article Ideas for Content Marketing on Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Organization Websites
Fall is a time for families to gather to see beautiful fall foliage, enjoy pumpkin spice-flavored drinks and foods, go apple picking, visit corn mazes, and enjoy some spooky scares. Create some fall and Halloween articles to bring attention to your community! By creating well-written articles on your website highlighting the things to do and […]