About

Deborah Smith:  Online Marketer, Social Media Consultant

I have been using Social Media since 1998.  That’s right, well before there was Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, there were message boards, chat rooms and email groups.  Back in 1998, I launched my first business which owned and operated several websites serving the Nanny Industry.  I used the ancient ancestors of today’s Social Media platforms to network with industry influencers and to market my websites, including NannyClassifieds.com and 4EverythingNanny.com.  In 2007, I launched a social network just for nannies, called NannyIsland.com.  NI has over 1000 members and is a great example of how businesses can own and operate their own social network to complement their business.

In 2007,  I launched what was to become a very successful cooking and restaurant blog called JerseyBites.com.  Jersey Bites now welcomes approximately 17,000 unique users per month and has a Google Page Rank of 5.   I began using Twitter and Facebook to promote Jersey Bites in 2008, and quickly realized the huge potential for businesses on today’s Social Media Sites.  Today, Twitter.com/jerseybites has over 7000 followers and close to 4000 “Likes” on Facebook.  According to Kred.com, the source for measuring a brand’s influence over their online community, JerseyBites ranks in the top 1%. I am huge believer in the power of Social Media and can show anyone how to use these tools properly and with purpose.

If your business could use help in strategizing for social media success or if you need hands on training on any one or more of the major platforms, please use the contact form located here.

>>Need more evidence, visit my LinkedIn Profile to read over 40 recommendations from clients and workshop attendees.

>>Check out the events calendar to the right for upcoming workshops and appearances.

>>Hop on over to my Facebook Page and become a Fan where I share great tips on Social Media Marketing.  Feel free to ask questions and offer your own advice.

>> Follow me on Twitter @jerseybites @DeborahLSmith

>> For more about me, http://www.google.com/profiles/debors.

Experienced Public Speaker & Social Media Motivator

Results-driven online marketing starts with knowledge, and I have spoken to groups large and small throughout the tri-state area about the intricacies of social media today. From sessions for starters that leave participants with a social media “tool kit” to advanced tactics that empower those already in the know, my workshops can be tailored to any knowledge level.

I also work with businesses and organizations throughout the region to help them develop or fine-tune their own social media strategy through special workshops or one-on-one consulting.

Testimonials: See what past clients and workshop participants have to say