When many parents select a school for their child, they are selecting with their heart, not their mind. This is actually how we make most of our purchases as well. Branding is about winning the heart. It is an intangible. A feeling. An emotion. All the other...
6 Tips for Handling Your School’s Online ReputationUsing school social media to respond to negativity
“…and that is why I will never trust the welfare of my child to this school AGAIN!!” Your school just received a negative comment somewhere online, like Facebook or Twitter, for all to see. Here’s a multiple-choice question for you: How will you...
Tell Them Thank YouAdding a personal touch to your school customer service
Here at School Webmasters, we believe that effective school communications are a part of good customer service. One doesn’t happen without the other. And, one aspect of school customer service (aka good communication) includes telling others thank you. Thank you for...
Lay the Groundwork for Marketing Your School
I’m no engineer, but I do know the value of a solid foundation. The foundation is the basis upon which something is supported. Foundations are essential for buildings, organizations, relationships, and yes, marketing plans. As we make our resolution to...
Instagram for Schools
What you need to know about adding Instagram to your school’s social media strategy. A few weeks ago, my 15-year-old daughter competed in a music festival. I was so excited to see that her band teacher posted about it on the school Facebook page! When she got...
Smart School Communication Improves Student OutcomesA creative way to engage parents in test readiness and improve school PR
Standardized testing—do these two words raise your blood pressure? It seems as though the school year all comes down to testing, doesn’t it? For administrators, your school grade, your school reputation, your school brand, all rely heavily on the results of how...