The Social Bark

12/08/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐈.

If you’ve ever typed something into ChatGPT or another AI tool and thought, “That’s not what I meant at all…” you’re not alone.

Prompting AI isn’t magic—it’s a skill. And like any skill, it takes practice, clarity, and a bit of strategy.

It’s time to play with the big dogs. Smart AI is all about the prompt, and just like training a dog, what you ask matters. Click below and learn how to master AI prompts for maximum impact.

Mastering AI Prompts for Maximum ImpactAt The Social Bark, we believe small businesses deserve big-brand storytelling. While we love crafting original content by hand, we also recognize the power of AI when it’s used strategically. The key? AI is only as effective as the prompt you give it.Think o...

12/08/2025

The Social Bark Partners with IowaComputerGurus Inc. to Grow Brand Presence & Social Reach!

We’re excited to share that The Social Bark is now working with IowaComputerGurus (ICG) to expand their brand presence and amplify their social media footprint.

Led by owner and founder Mitchel Sellers, IowaComputerGurus is known for delivering exceptional custom software solutions, performance optimization, and enterprise-level development services to clients across industries. Their expertise in complex, mission-critical projects has made them a trusted partner for organizations both nationwide and globally.

Mitchel has personally managed hundreds of successful website and application projects, served as an adjunct technology professor at colleges, and authored or contributed to numerous articles and three industry-standard programming texts. His accomplishments have earned him recognition as a seventeen-time Microsoft MVP, ASP Insider, DNN Technology Advisory Group.

Our work together will focus on elevating ICG’s thought leadership, showcasing their excellence, and increasing engagement across key platforms—ensuring their digital presence reflects the same innovation and quality they deliver to every client.

Learn more about Iowa Computer Gurus and their services at IowaComputerGurus.com.

Welcome to the team, ICG! We're thrilled to be working with you.

12/08/2025

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Winston has officially filed for workman’s comp.

His claim?

“Injury sustained while performing official duties as Chief Canine Officer at The Social Bark.

Translation: he tried to “inspect” the cookie jar and somehow ended up with a bum paw. 🐾🍪

I’m still reviewing the incident footage, but early reports suggest a combination of:

😩Overconfidence in upper body strength
😏A suspiciously wobbly treat jar
🥹And an absolute refusal to follow proper OSHA snack retrieval guidelines.

He’s now on “light duty” — which apparently means lying on the couch while the rest of us do all the work. 🙄

07/08/2025

Just had one of the best consultations with Kelli Trask of Doggie Dough Bakery Treats in Ankeny, Iowa—and let me tell you, she’s not just baking dog treats. She’s baking better choices for our pups.

Kelli’s mission is clear: craft healthier, limited-ingredient, preservative-free goodies that are just as nutritious as they are adorable. No filler. No fluff. Just real, whole ingredients your dog’s tail will wag for.

One standout? Her Oatmeal Cream Pie treats. They're made with:
🥣 Rolled oats
🌾 Whole wheat flour
🍎 Unsweetened applesauce
🍯 Honey
🌿 Cinnamon

Simple. All human-grade. Preservative-free. Made with love—and with your dog’s health in mind. Clean ingredients = peace of mind.💗

Support small. Support smart. Support happy, zoomie-filled pups! You can also find Doggie Dough Bakery Treats at the Uptown Ankeny Farmer's Market.

https://doggie-dough-bakery-treats.square.site/s/shop

29/07/2025

If your brand sounds like everyone else’s… you’re already invisible.

Introducing the new website for The Social Bark — the content and brand studio that turns up the volume on small business marketing.

If you’re still posting filler content or struggling to find your voice, this is your sign to fix it.

This is…CONTENT WITH BITE. 🔥

Branding with Backbone. We write. We strategize. We unleash bold brands.

Copywriting | Social Content | Brand Storytelling

We didn’t raise the bar. We are the bar.

Social. Strategy. Stories.

Let’s build your brand louder, bolder, and off the leash. 🐾

The Social Bark...because ordinary brands don’t fetch results.

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05/06/2025

Sometimes, when you’re focusing on yourself, it happens.

And sometimes, you might owe it all to a dog.💗

I’m thrilled to share that I’ve officially contracted as a contributing writer to The South Shore Magazine! It’s been quite a journey.

In March of 2020, as Covid reared its ugly head and the world shut down, I was unexpectedly laid off due to a corporate restructuring. What initially felt like chaos soon revealed itself as opportunity. I saw small business owners struggling to survive, desperate to connect with their communities online and adapt to a new digital reality.

So, I dove in — helping entrepreneurs build brand awareness, establish their online presence, and navigate social media. Some promoted contactless delivery; others were simply embracing the digital age for the first time.

And me? Well, I had a dog. A dog who made me social in the most wonderful way. Lilly pulled me into friendships – with strangers on the street, the kind souls behind counters with biscuits, and countless others.

The Social Bark was born.

I continued to tell stories, with sweet Lilly by my side. For those who know my story, you know I lost her in February of 2024 to an aggressive form of cancer. But her spirit and legacy live on in every word I write.

Since 2000, South Shore Magazine has been a beloved direct-mail publication, reaching 15,000 homes from Milton to Plymouth, MA. It’s also available digitally, extending its reach to an additional 15,000 readers. Copies can also be found through local advertisers and at the Hingham Commuter Boat newsstand box. You can explore past issues here: https://www.thesouthshoremagazine.com/

The magazine celebrates our vibrant communities through profiles of local businesses and nonprofits, with sections including House & Home, Health & Wellness, Our Community, Business, Life & Style, and my personal favorite, Great Tastes — celebrating restaurants, craft beers, wines, spirits, and the local music scene.

If you have a story to tell, drop me a message! I’ll connect you with the magazine’s owner, Stan Blackmur, to discuss pricing. And a huge heartfelt thank you to Stan for this incredible opportunity.

Stay tuned for my first story — in print!

12/03/2025

Join two of my FAVORITE clients tomorrow, March 13th!

Get Ready for a Shamrockin' St. Patrick's Day Celebration with Mrs. Mekler's Mercantile and Scoops Ice Cream Company!

This dynamic duo has teamed up again to bring you the luckiest treats around! Indulge in a sweet spread of St. Paddy's Day delights, including:

☘️Caramel Apple Streusel Pie
☘️Key Lime Pie
☘️Chocolate Crack Pie
☘️Irish Soda Bread (Regular with Caraway Seeds or Seedless!)
☘️And of course… Shamrock Shakes for some minty magic!

Get your green on and show up with your best leprechaun impression…we promise not to judge. 🤣

Join us this Thursday, March 13th, 2:00-5:00pm at L Street, Hull, MA!

Pembroke Chamber of Commerce

06/03/2025

I can't love this enough. My dear friend Jennifer Mekler (and fabulously fun client of The Social Bark) is going national!!

Be sure to tune into the Kelly Clarkson show on March 11th at 3:00pm EST and watch Jenn rock the stage!

Congratulations, Jenn!!!!

16/11/2024

The new Chief Canine Officer of The Social Bark is all muscle and ‘tude. 🐾💪

08/11/2024

There are moments in life when you can feel it—the quiet tension between where you are and where you’re about to be when you finally cross that bridge.

It’s as if the universe is holding its breath, and so are you. The path ahead feels both uncertain and full of possibility, like standing on the edge of something extraordinary that you can’t quite put into words yet.

It’s not a moment of arrival, but of becoming. You’re on the verge of something bigger than yourself, and the pieces are starting to fall into place, even if you don’t have the full picture yet. It’s the sense that greatness isn’t just a distant dream—it’s something you’re stepping into, one choice, one challenge, one breakthrough at a time.

You might not know exactly how it’s going to unfold or what shape it will take, but you know one thing: you’re ready. Ready to push past the limits, ready to trust the process, ready to embrace the unknown. Because greatness isn’t always about the grand, flashy moments. Sometimes, it’s about the quiet confidence that comes from knowing you’ve already put in the work, and the best is yet to come.

So if you’re feeling that quiet excitement, that spark of something huge on the horizon—trust it. You’re on the verge of something incredible. And while the journey may be full of twists and turns, keep going. Greatness is often most profound when it’s inexplicable. Keep moving forward. It’s coming. 💗🐾

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27/10/2024

When he woke at 5:30, barking and rearing to go, I knew I had found my spirit animal. 💛🧡💙

06/09/2024

I am leaving for Vermont this afternoon, on my way to pick up Sir Winston Finley.

I’ve been thinking a lot about Lilly as I venture on this new journey. I often wonder what life is like over the Rainbow Bridge…if there are more treats than she can handle, and no baths required. I’ve run the gamut of emotions since her passing and have questioned my decision to move on with a new dog more than once.

But it’s not often in life that we experience true, unconditional love. Even in the best of times, our fellow humans…spouses, partners, and friends…are busy with their own lives. There is simply not enough time in the day for anyone to be everything to someone.

Except with a dog.

You are its world. And it reminds you of that – daily – with warm paws, wet kisses, and well-loved toys at the door. The car is a chance to share the next adventure, and a simple walk around the block is an excitable trek full of smells, sounds, and feels. Dogs remind us to slow down, breathe, roll in the grass and appreciate every second of every day.

I’ll do that again.

Still missing you my sweet girl. I know you’ll be grinning from over the bridge when I pick up Winston tomorrow, as if to say, “Mom, this is gonna be fun…and I’ll be watching.”💗