Facebook Tips

How to Protect Your Facebook Fan Page: Guest Post from the Pixel Prince

by Handmade Spark on 3/20/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Today’s tutorial will show you a simple way to protect your Facebook fan page and personal page from hackers/unauthorized personnel.
1. Log into your Facebook page.

2. In the top right hand corner of the screen click on “Account”

3. Click on“Account Settings”

4. Locate the “Account Security” section on the screen …

Quick Links: Twitter Tips

by Lauren Soponis on 3/07/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Blue Bird of Hapiness | Georgianne Holland, Folk Art
Whether you’re just starting out on Twitter or you’ve been tweeting for years, there’s always something new to learn about Twitter. Twitter is a social network where people (tweeps) communicate with brief 140 character messages that answer the question “What’s happening?”. It …

Social Media Part 2 by Handmade Spark Member Madd Dog of Tomorrow

by Handmade Spark on 2/06/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Steampunk Necklace | Madd Dogg of Tomorrow
I had an epiphany yesterday. I was at a meeting for my “regular” job, hosted by two people who sell self storage companies. They host meetings every few months for self storage business owners to help them run their businesses better. They have guest …

Quick Links: Social Media Marketing and Facebook

by Lauren Soponis on 1/25/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Don’t Forget to Write | Eightymillion
Facebook has become an important part of marketing yourself through social media. Learn how to set up a Facebook page for your business here. Once you’ve done that (or if you already have a page) there are some key things you can do to increase …

Using Facebook for Your Etsy Shop: Guest Post from Craftsyble

by Handmade Spark on 1/25/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Paper Jewelery Necklace | $149 | Kiahdesign
Facebook is currently one of the most popular social networking services in the world with millions upon millions of users. As an Etsy seller, you can use Facebook to come in contact with potential buyers, as well as enhance your online presence. Creating a …

Super Size Your Visibility with Tags: Guest Post from Ask Harriete

by Handmade Spark on 12/19/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Blue Flower Brooch | HarrieteEstelBerman
A lot of people are not tagging photos of their art work and craft on social networks very effectively. Sometimes a couple of tags, perhaps three or four, maybe none at all. Are you kidding? Tags drive Search Engines more than ever. If you don’t have …

Behind the Register: Calling all Shopkeepers! Handmade Spark Brick and Mortar Shop Facebook Group

by Lisa LeBlanc on 11/29/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Fine Art Print | $43 | Leaping Gazelle Studios
In my last post, I discussed the importance of leaning on your allies for cross-promotion to strengthen and grow your business. There is another reason to grow your retail friends…moral support! Just like in weight lifting, where you rely on a spotter, …