MDaggett Creative

05/12/2024

The holidays bring all kinds of surprises, but be careful. One of those surprises could be a scam.

The first one is unexpected delivery. Scammers deliver packages to your home with just a QR code and no other information about who ordered it. Do NOT scan the code. You could be giving them access to your personal information or your accounts.

The second scam is an email or text message that says it is from one of the delivery companies or Amazon. It may say they attempted to deliver a package but will ask you to click on a link to update your address or zip code. Do NOT click.

If you receive a notification, call the company directly or visit their official website. They can verify whether it is a scam or not.

Learn more at the Federal Trade Commission's website -
https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/12/scammers-are-delivering-phishing-messages-holiday-season

28/11/2024

As we take this day to reflect on all we are thankful for, we are grateful for the wonderful people we have had the opportunity to work with and the friends we have made along the way. Thank you for letting us help in your storytelling and be a part of your community!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
We hope your day is full of delicious memories.

01/11/2024

Social channels are packed with companies creating posts to sell products and services, but social media is a great way to interact with your audience. According to the Spring 2024 CMO Survey, fewer than 20% of companies leverage social media for research to improve existing products or services, identify opportunities to develop new offerings or connect with potential clients.

Develop messaging to engage your followers with questions, polls, and surveys. Don't be afraid to ask for constructive feedback; guide them with specific questions. Let your audience know you listen by responding with thoughtful comments or asking for more information. If you are concerned it could become negative, encourage them to take it offline for a deeper conversation.

Building online relationships will improve your impression and engagement rates while expanding your company's reach.

31/10/2024

As the season changes from light to dark, we hope you can enjoy some time to get cozy, rest, and recharge. May your spirits be strong, your spells be positive, and your visions be magic.

Happy Halloween!

05/07/2024

Want to know a secret for getting your company's posts in front of more people? Engage. Likes, comments, shares, and saves let the algorithms know a post is interesting to people and they will push those out to more people.

04/07/2024

We wish you a day full of magical celebrations with family and friends.

Happy Independence Day!

12/05/2024

02/05/2024

"Passwords are a hassle." "Nobody is interested in me, I don't have anything they would want." "I need an easy password I won't forget." "Nobody will figure out the name of my first pet or my birthdate." These are just a few of the excuses I've heard.

If you are going to put the work into building a strong social media presence, don't make it easy for hackers to take your channels over. Every day I see a post about someone losing access to their accounts by impersonators and it is very difficult and time consuming to get those accounts back.

Here are a few tips to creating a stronger password.
- The longer the password the better. Use at least 10 characters.
- Get creative and use upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols.
- Do not share passwords across accounts and do not reuse old passwords.
- Use a password manager to remember them for you.
- Add an extra layer of protection, use multi-factor authentication.
- Don't take the online quizzes. They are designed to get personal information from you to either build your profile to sell your information or provide the information needed to access your accounts.

22/04/2024

Celebrate Earth Day today and everyday by planting a pollinator garden.

Here are a few things you can do to set out the welcome mat.
- Increase biodiversity in your yard. Add pollinator favorites like alyssum, sage, basil, salvia, fennel, lavender, marigolds, oregano, and verbena.
- Eliminate or reduce the pesticides you use and replace them with natural predators.
- Wait until spring to do perennial garden cleanup, which will allow hibernating pollinators to stay cozy until the weather warms.
- Add rocks into water features so bees can get a drink and bug hotels for protection.

29/02/2024

It's not everyday that you get added time in your calendar.

This Leap Year...
- take a moment to work on that project you have been putting off
- write a goal or two that you would like to accomplish by the next leap year
- check in with someone you haven't spoken to in awhile
- spend 10 minutes reaching out to your audience online and 10 minutes with your industry thought leaders

15/02/2024

One of the easiest things you can do to get positive reviews is... ask! It's as simple as that. Make it easy for your clients and give them the links to your Google Business, Facebook, Yelp, or any site you would like to increase your reviews on. Include links in your newsletters and emails. If your client sends you a thank you message, ask them if they would be willing to leave you a review on Google or Facebook. Customers like to support their favorite businesses and it just starts with an ask.

26/01/2024

Sometimes I need a healthy dose of inspiration to reinvigorate my creative juices and help me focus on my businesses needs. Today, I had the good fortune to be invited to join the WIFS Portland Metro - Women in Insurance & Financial Services chapter members at their monthly meeting to hear Alice Tang speak on self worth and how to let go of limiting beliefs. One question really made me reflect, "What do you place between your goals and reality?" It seems a simple question, but truthfully, we aren't always aware of the answer.

Alice is a wonderful speaker with a fascinating backstory. I highly recommend checking her out at askalicetang.com!

25/01/2024

Last week's snow and ice really did a number on small businesses in so many ways. Even those who did not suffer any broken pipes took significant hits to their income.

Please support your favorite local businesses this week. You can help them by making extra purchases, buying gift cards for later, leaving a positive review online, or even just engaging with them on their social media channels. When you hit like, leave a comment, share with a friend, or even save it for future use, you help their engagement and get their posts in front of new audiences.