Katherine Forbes
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SEO vs Social Engagement: Which Strategy Grows Your Audience Faster?
Today, we’re exploring the question: SEO or Social Engagement-which will grow your audience faster?
In this video, I’ll break down:
0:00 - Introduction
0:43 - SEO vs Social Connection
2:08 - SEO Strategies & Best Practices
5:57 - Collaborate with Katherine
6:44 - Social Engagement
10:24 - Blending SEO & Engagement
If you’re interested in optimizing your profiles for SEO and creating engaging content that resonates with your audience, this video is for you. I’ll also share examples of both strategies in action and provide practical tips for getting started.
Looking to bring fresh digital marketing ideas to your team? I’m available to speak at college departments or creative businesses for both inspiring keynotes and hands-on workshops. Reach out at www.katherineforbes.com to learn more!
RESOURCES & LINKS
Designing the Row TH-cam Channel: th-cam.com/users/designingtherowvideos
Link in Bio Page Tutorial: th-cam.com/video/z_I60GqAl18/w-d-xo.htmlsi=riLkTfVynTfphZuR
ABOUT
Hi, I’m Katherine Forbes! I’m a website designer and educator with a passion for helping creatives-musicians, authors, and entrepreneurs-build impactful online presences. With over a decade of experience, I’ve worked with Grammy-nominated musicians, taught college-level digital marketing, and founded Designing the Row, a web design agency for creatives. My work has been featured on Forbes.com and I’ve spoken on panels hosted by YELP, the Music Business Association, Women in Music, and others.
If you're looking to spark creativity, empower your audience, and inspire action through personal branding, let's connect! I believe that "your success depends on you taking action" and I’m passionate about motivating and encouraging others to do just that!
Here on this TH-cam channel, I share my knowledge through tutorials, insights, and strategies to help you harness the power of personal branding, SEO, and more to grow your own brand and career!
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www.katherineforbes.com
katherine@katherineforbes.com
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  • @marianahovsepyan5328
    @marianahovsepyan5328 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How is it after a couple of years? I wonder how often a touch-up is needed?

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Still holding up great - I haven't done any touch ups. There are 2 spots that got messed up because when we redid our bathroom, they put down contractor tape to cover up these floors and when they removed it, it pulled up 2 tiny dots. Otherwise, paint is still solid!

  • @sr31803
    @sr31803 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The same issue but room also divided and wondering how to raise ceiling in one room only...May not be feasible

  • @TBellas2019
    @TBellas2019 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello, what if you’re selling juices. How do I determine the weight to ship

  • @lgmnowkondo938
    @lgmnowkondo938 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    it's good, but it seems it needs just a splash of another color somewhere in the tile..

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      don't disagree! more of a quick fix :-)

  • @aikanepono9980
    @aikanepono9980 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why paint perfectly nice tile with paint that will scratch, no. I painted my old tile because it was white and a pain to keep up with. Now her tile looks like mine before I painted it. Are they still friends??? Oof.

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      paint hasn't scratched!

  • @justayoutuber1906
    @justayoutuber1906 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Chik filet and Hobby lobby - two companies against worker fair rights.

  • @kings17court
    @kings17court หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are a pretty lady, and you did a great job. Nicely done. I think that dog is gonna make you do it again and again, turning you into an absolute pro at this.

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      lol you're not wrong - but he's gotten older and now just barks from his dog bed and leaves the door alone. Finally!

    • @kings17court
      @kings17court หลายเดือนก่อน

      @KatherineForbes If he learned to leave the door alone, that's great news.

  • @isabelbojorges1199
    @isabelbojorges1199 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What brand paint did you used?

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rustoleum Home kit - comes with the base color(s) and top coat.

  • @sureyyaaslanova9925
    @sureyyaaslanova9925 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any coat applied?

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      A top coat? Yes, the paint set comes with the color and a top coat!

  • @masudbcl
    @masudbcl หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice SEO and Social engagement related videos. Thanks tutorial. I believe social media engagement with hashtag is most powerful now a day.

  • @tovesotnak678
    @tovesotnak678 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved that you helped your friend!

  • @reginahelmssmith2106
    @reginahelmssmith2106 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I see you didn't tape first...

  • @EverCreateStudio
    @EverCreateStudio หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've thought about the reason diy is popular. it's because this old house isn't on anymore. to my knowledge anyway. okay have fun bye

  • @Fannylouisa
    @Fannylouisa หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't have commerce page and I don't have the shipping option, I need to update my shipping prices because USPS prices are really high

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      Things in the sidebar have moved/been renamed since I recorded this tutorial... try clicking on the small settings gear in bottom of the sidebar then on Selling. From there you should be able to find Shipping settings (and much more)!

  • @vicki8042
    @vicki8042 หลายเดือนก่อน

    yuk, looked better before.

  • @vorgosv2563
    @vorgosv2563 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please post more often... 🙏

  • @vorgosv2563
    @vorgosv2563 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this video ❤

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank YOU for watching and commenting! More vids in edit mode and coming soon 🩷

    • @vorgosv2563
      @vorgosv2563 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @KatherineForbes ❤️

  • @NinaSkarzynski-x2i
    @NinaSkarzynski-x2i หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello Catherine, I’m hoping to have some help on shipping cost for my square space and I’m so confused because I’m only able to pick flat rate and I don’t have the last plan. I only have basic commercial. I’m hoping that you’ll be able to see this and I could get some help thank you

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Nina, this might be a question for Squarespace Support if you're simply not even seeing the "by weight" option. I also have this new tutorial (on my Sqsp specific channel)... see if this route works? th-cam.com/video/mXz4NtPLlUM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ejK9_afbyAHLDBsm

  • @jacquelinemcmillan2793
    @jacquelinemcmillan2793 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A decent brush makes all difference for painting

  • @missourihoney
    @missourihoney 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you sand

  • @juliemanning4795
    @juliemanning4795 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super helpful! Thanks! I need some love for my kids bathroom and will probably use this!

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's held up for us for 5 years now (kid's bath)!

  • @msafi3224
    @msafi3224 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have exactly the same floor and I would like to paint it white. Could you please share the name of the paint? Many thanks

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rustoleum Home is the paint line!

  • @d.m.4815
    @d.m.4815 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of roller did you use?

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      A different roller for base coat and top coat - the Rustoleum Home paint cans say exactly what to use on the back label!

  • @yellowgirl273
    @yellowgirl273 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it slippery?

  • @KatherineForbes
    @KatherineForbes 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Squarespace promo code for 20% off Squarespace at www.designingtherow.com/squarespace

    • @jesswaters3678
      @jesswaters3678 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey I tried and this link doesn't work for me. Any tips?

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jesswaters3678 Hey! The link is working for me right now. Try clicking through again?

  • @tiabiamama
    @tiabiamama 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I might go with the full on black.

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do it! I wanted black but it wasn't available when the product first came out.

  • @sunset212004
    @sunset212004 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you ❤😊

  • @janetmills3373
    @janetmills3373 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you only paint tile? Or have you painted vinyl flooring also?

  • @Lori5564
    @Lori5564 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your floors turned out beautiful. It's been a few years since you posted this video and I was wondering how your floors are holding up overall ?

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      Holding up great! Bathroom still looks awesome IMO. Kitchen gets daily dog (one being a Great dane) and human traffic and has a few imperfect spots but overall it still looks very solid and I'm glad I did it!! I'll try to share a video update soon :-)

  • @candaceflores1528
    @candaceflores1528 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What king of paint are you using??

  • @gregdunphy7875
    @gregdunphy7875 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, what's the name of the paint or what type of paint is it, thanks very much.

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rustoelum Home floor paint :-)

  • @hinduswithisrael
    @hinduswithisrael 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    amazing ... looks great !!! ... thank you

  • @patrickpat2161
    @patrickpat2161 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What does it look like today?

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      Holding up great! Bathroom still looks awesome IMO. Kitchen gets daily dog (one being a Great dane) and human traffic and has a few imperfect spots but overall it still looks very solid and I'm glad I did it!! I'll try to share a video update soon :-)

  • @ml.vaughn2122
    @ml.vaughn2122 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey wonderful job! Hey after you painted the floors did you seal the floor so paint doesn’t come off? I’m thinking of painting mine

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      The product comes with a base coat and top coat!

  • @jessjenkins5474
    @jessjenkins5474 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video xx

  • @chenhonglin108
    @chenhonglin108 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would the paint peel off after a few yrs?

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mine hasn't! Zero peeling!

  • @amaliaaslan3078
    @amaliaaslan3078 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What type of paint and grout ? I would like to give it a try 😊

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rustoleum Home floor paint for tile and grout. There's a base coat and top coat that come in the kit.

  • @DeborahFinney-Greene-oy3sf
    @DeborahFinney-Greene-oy3sf 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I dont like the grout lines painted. I'm doing mine without it. I'm wondering if they used the Rustolium paint.

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, this is Rustoleum floor paint.

  • @OanaDumi
    @OanaDumi 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    can you use masking tape on the tiles so you can paint between them? maybe that will make the work easier :)

  • @vickymarshall3779
    @vickymarshall3779 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Get to the job 😖

  • @pedrocornejo6744
    @pedrocornejo6744 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ONLY A BARBARIANS PAIN THE TERRACOTTA.

  • @Meandmy2Vs
    @Meandmy2Vs 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A rigger line brush is best for the grout lines..

  • @anthonyrippa686
    @anthonyrippa686 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A 5 minute intro about a dog!???

  • @WavyFBaby
    @WavyFBaby 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How would I add background music to my square space website, without being able to see any music images or players? Thank you.

  • @BariumCobaltNitrog3n
    @BariumCobaltNitrog3n 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hee-lah

  • @jenniferfallacaroledee7597
    @jenniferfallacaroledee7597 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It looked better before 😢

  • @williamvelazquez2059
    @williamvelazquez2059 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how not to do it video everything wrong lol

  • @sajidrafique375
    @sajidrafique375 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh no... just leave the grout white . it looks good

  • @janean3773
    @janean3773 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have ever tried grout pens? Great paint makeover! ❤

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      Didn't know those existed!

    • @crystalgraham1875
      @crystalgraham1875 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KatherineForbesomg! I was wondering why you didn’t use them. Makes perfect sense that you didn’t know. So- in watching this video, I have one question- do I need to clean my hideous grout prior to painting? This would involve me on a skateboard with a toothbrush and small steam cleaner. Back problems oh yes! But with the paint. That just seems like extra work. Do you agree?

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@crystalgraham1875 I cleaned the grout all 3 times I painted floors. Here's the way I did it that didn't involve a toothbrush haha: th-cam.com/video/9gOAtTrmBpI/w-d-xo.html

  • @CardswithPauline
    @CardswithPauline 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of paint did you use?

    • @KatherineForbes
      @KatherineForbes หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rustoelum Home floor paint!