It's time to spring into action to make the most of FREE online tools to promote your goals. Start with the changes in YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest and more... Make sure your company stays informed. If you need any help give me a call. Meanwhile here's a few FREE tips & Workshops you won't want to miss!

1. YouTube has changed the profile page size, so make sure you maximize the new large image area to represent your company or project. It is visitors' first impression before they choose to follow your posts, so look your best. Also make sure to link your website and social media pages to your channel and a phone number. Need help? Email or call us 310-791-6300.

2. LinkedIn has changed the way that visitors see your profile, so make sure you know and understand the changes and adjust your profile and posts accordingly. Join groups that are growing and start and join discussions that show off your expertise. Click here for details.

3. Twitter can be used to drive results. If you are not sure how it works, download my tips on driving results to your organization using twitter and remember the press loves twitter so make sure you are using it right.

4. Pinterest is the number one sales driven social media platform. So consider adding it to your arsenal. Need directions? Email us.

5. Come to my FREE Workshops to propel your online efforts. Get the latest Social Media Marketing Tips at my Workshop 3/5 in Moreno Valley Tomorrow or in Century City on Wednesday, March 12. Or click here for a list of all my upcoming workshops.

6. Remember the key to succeeding this year is reviewing what worked last year and what did not and improving with a plan that grabs your successes and tosses out the fails. Set specific marketing goals based on those facts. Use this free checklist to help you evaluate and plan for more success in 2014. Download my checklist tool here.

7. The average smartphone user checks their phones 200 times daily! 100 percent of my workshop attendees check their Emails & mobile phones prior to 9am. Are you using those tools to grow your business? If you want a Free EMail Marketing trial or a free mobile-friendly Email template to match your business contact me. If you want to see how visitors see your website on different mobile platforms click here and provide your website address and your contact info. Use the subject line Mobile me!

8. Conduct a competitive analysis of your company or hire someone like me to do so for you (they are only $500). To thrive, you need to know how your competition is selling themselves today and how your company measures up.