Social Media Marketing Consulting And Services

James Ball speaking at #ngatu tweetup

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My motivation and passion for this industry stems from a deep understanding of what it is to run a small business coupled with a keen awareness of the social media landscape. I fully understand the frustration and confusion that many experience as efforts are launched to adopt into such a constantly evolving and fast paced medium. I am uniquely qualified and experienced in assisting companies to integrate social media marketing strategy and tactics into existing business models. I’ve written this article that includes some valuable links to help you identify some questions that you may want to ask of me, and I’d love to learn more about your business!

I am equipped and available to help you leverage the power of social media marketing for your business. If some of the things listed below are on your mind, we really should have a meeting: 

  • Identifying and training internal resources
  • Building and  branding of your social profiles
  • Engaging YOUR community
  • Sourcing external resources
  • Implementation and integration of social channels and tools
  • Develop and introduce social media marketing strategy and tactics
  • Blogs, widgets, and social bookmarking
  • Audit, analyze, & monitor your brand’s social presence
  • Optimize your digital footprint to meet with the social web

Typically, there are a whole host of things to be researched, and preparations to be made before I can offer specific and tailored help to anyone that may be in need of the services that I provide. You deserve my best efforts. I want to help you to understand and to implement social media into your business model, but I must first have a clear understanding of the business that you do! I say all of this, to say that time and scheduling are factors. Please contact me at your earliest convenience and let’s have a conversation about your needs. I look forward to our discussion.

James Ball speaking at Social Media Breakfast Atlanta April 2010

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Some Feedback:

 “I have much respect for James and his knowledge. Polite & always ready to help. I consider him to be a social-media authority; well versed” – Nathan Collier – Internet Product Manager, Ellijay Telephone Company
 
 “If you want to talk about two ingredients one would look for in the consummate professional you may say passion and competence. In my 5+ years of working in concert with James Ball on a variety of digitally related projects I have witnessed up close and personal these very attributes. I have never been associated with anyone with such dogged, client-centered determination as James. Spend any amount of time with him and you will know that he cannot perform in any other manner than to fully give of himself to his client in order to help them fully achieve their marketing goals online and offline. Best of all is that with James you get no fancy, high-brow, unintelligible marketing speak. You very simply get some of the best, innate and common sense direction in terms of small business marketing available. Now ready to increase your market share? Hire this man for sure!” – Ben Boykin – Owner, Emergent Graphics 
 
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with James for several months in developing a series of websites for AroundAbout Community Magazines. When it comes to social media strategy development, engagement, and creative community building, James is virtually unmatched in his ability to build a successful online brand. It’s been a pleasure working with James, and it has been exciting to see him persistently build a flourishing network of community-based social channels to extend the brand, and the reach, of AroundAbout Magazines.” – Chris Jordan – Owner, Landmark Business 
 
“Probably half of what I know of social media I learned from James. A super connector and mind-boggling multi-tasker, he makes things happen.” – Torri Westmoreland, Owner, InDepth Wraps
 
 “James provides a broad depth of knowledge in the arena of digital marketing. He introduced our company to the ever changing and expanding world of social media, and his expertise has allowed us to provide a truly unique online presence for our readers and advertisers. James provides ongoing education in the area of digital marketing and does so in a clear and concise manner. He has been successful in developing relationships and connections, tremendously benefitting our company. James’ knowledge and leadership has allowed Around About Community Magazines to become a leader in digital online presence.” – Kara Kiefer, Executive Editor, AroundAbout Community Magazines, Inc. 
 
“When I decided to examine the possibilities of implementing social media into my business, I interviewed several individuals. Each of them presented a different plan as to how my Plumbing and HVAC company could benefit. In the end it is very simple, James gave us the most inventive ideas and proposed the best pricing for the services provided. It has been a couple short months and we are already seeing fantastic results from the strategies he has helped us to put in motion. He is constantly working hard for us and also educating us at the same time. I truly can’t say enough. Thanks James” – Russell Estey - Marketing Director/Sales Manager  RooterPlus! 
 
“James Ball came to our rescue after several attempts to develop the perfect LOGO for one of our businesses. He has been a great resource and very knowledgeable in the social media advertising arena and has guided us in our SEM and Website re – development. I have found him to be very knowledgeable, dependable and a man of integrity.” - V. Bates – Owner – Westwinds Resort 
 
“James has an unbelievable grasp of online network/social marketing. He does amazing work on websites and with graphics and I am very happy with the end result of our page on HelloNorthGeorgia.com!!” – Shanna Beavers – Mike Kelly Realty 
 
“James ran a spectacularly successful meeting (Tweetup) of Twitter members. Most had never met except through Twitter. Through James tireless efforts a high percentage of participants that RSVP’d actually showed. This is more amazing given the distance most came on a Sunday afternoon. From Montaluce Winery’s perspective we gained huge exposure for little cost. Thanks James!” – Brent Beecham – Owner Montaluce Winery and Estates 
 
 
“James has been a tremendous asset to our company. His vast knowledge of Social Media Marketing has helped our service company establish new marketing strategies. He trained multiple employees on the benefits and strategies involved in sites such as: Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, You Tube, and Linked in. We will continue to use his services.” – Charlie Plumley – GM at RooterPlus!

 

“I have worked with James Ball for about two years on various projects. He is professional and extremely knowledgeable. He is dependable and provides outstanding service and the end result is always much better than I even imagined.” – Alan May – Owner On Eagles Wings

“James is a truly delightful fellow and not only notsoeasytotforget but probably notwhatyoudexpect. James’ deep knowledge in social marketing is tremendously valuable to businesses looking to gain awareness [customers] on a local level as well as web-wide. He is proficient in social interactions and video and SEO and on and on … For all the geeky knowledge in his pointy little head, it comes wrapped in a very un-geeky package. Working with James Ball will be easy and as comfortable as an old pair of shoes. I dont know if he works with folks outside of North Georgia but I can promise there’s no downside risk to start a conversation.” – Randy Barnes – Owner Pro1PR
 
“When it comes to social networking for business and search engine optimization, I know no one with more knowledge, insight and willingness to help than James. He also does amazing work as a graphic designer. Fast, thorough, flexible and patient, James is great to work with.” – Tim Harrison – Owner Cartecay Truck Tops
 
“James is a very on-target advisor when it comes to marketing my business, especially when utilizng online techniques.” – David Gerard – Concept Developer Deli Junction