My recent column from Tableware Today Magazine: Using Facebook Messenger
More than 89% of users access Facebook on their mobile devices and check Facebook an average of 14 times a day. These folks have an intimate relationship with Facebook Messenger. Did you know you can create personal relationships with your customers by reaching out to them on Facebook Messenger? Are you even using Facebook Messenger in your business? And what exactly is Facebook Messenger anyway?
Back in the day (aka 2000s) people thought that everyone would setup their own personalized web pages...and they started to. We had lots of blogs, and MySpace, which let you customize your page and set backgrounds, etc.
But then ...something stopped this trend in its tracks: Facebook. It standardized everyone's web page. And if you didn't want to join in, you were left out.
What if there was a service like Facebook, but for businesses? In other words, do we need all these...
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July 14, 2016
July 14, 2016
Just right for summer entertaining! The Beatriz Ball CERAMIC Medallion Collection is just right for outdoor dining. Glazed with a glowing white finish, the platters and bowls will showcase all of summer's bounty! Heat, chill, serve and microwave and dishwasher safe. Keep it simple this summer!
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June 25, 2016
June 25, 2016
Many store owners ask me "Should my store sync its POS system with its website?" Some stores have already synced the two and are proud that their website has the same content as in their store.
My answer: syncing a store's POS and its website is not currently a good idea.
Reason: POS systems are not meant to power websites.
When retailers enter data into their POS, they often just enter this data for products: 1. UPC 2. SKU 3. Retail price 4. Product name (this often contains the brand name)
In case you missed it, Anna Weatherley was featured in the Power Player segment of the Chris Wallace Fox News program on Sunday morning, May 8th, and below is the link so you can enjoy the short segment yourself. Anna was her usual delightful self and I am sure you will find it very entertaining and informative.
Most FROGS ARE very FIT ... Some do Yoga every day ... Some do not ... Others just lay around ... Frogs are like People !!! In any case, please welcome the new Yoga Frog Collection at Live With It!!! ... Also please note that the Frogs (and some people that we know) are very excited about this Sea Glass Starfish Plate (by Vietri).
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January 7, 2016
January 7, 2016
Have you wondered what it's like to be a customer on your site? Now you can easily find out. We've added a new how-to article to the Help Center: Making a Test Purchase on Your Site
Here are the steps: 1. Go to your Bridge store.
2. ***Be sure you are NOT logged in as the administrator.*** When you are logged in, the upper right will say "Logout"; when you are not logged in, it will say "Login." Be sure the upper right says Login, meaning you are not logged in.
With the chill in the air, our December Pattern of the Month is Snowflakes!
In collaboration with National Geographic, Mottahedeh has recently release the new pattern called "SNOWFLAKE"!
Imagine a candlelight dinner, a holiday gathering or an after snowman outing with a hot cup of cocoa. National Geographic's photo archive is the inspiration for this delicate design. Each actual snowflake was originally hand painted in icy tones of blue and silver.
Wilson Bentley(1865–1931) of Jericho, Vermont,was...
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November 23, 2015
November 23, 2015
Tableware Today features Gien. The article explores the history of the brand, showcases the factory, and shares what tomorrow holds.
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November 1, 2015
November 1, 2015
Instructors Cody D Boring was born and raised in Maryville, TN. He developed his interest into the culinary world by learning about growing and cooking with fresh vegetables and wild game alongside his parents. He graduated from William Blount High School with Culinary Arts Honors and continued this path at The Culinary Institute at the University of Tennessee. Cody studied under Executive Chef Peter Glander from Ruby Tuesday where he is currently working. He enjoys spending time with his wife ...
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August 26, 2015
August 26, 2015
Annieglass was featured in the August-September 2015 issue of Tableware Today! In case you missed it, read the interview with Annie Morhauser here...
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June 30, 2015
June 30, 2015
A retailer wrote me today asking how to use Chalkboard. Please find our Q & A below:
Retailer: We haven't taken advantage of using our Chalkboard feature and think it would be great. Could you let me know what the best way to use it is?
Bridge: We recommend using Chalkboard the same way as you use Facebook. It's for public and private use. In your business' case, it will most likely be used to share public information with the public. You want to use Chalkboard over Facebook for a few reason: + ...
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April 28, 2015
April 28, 2015
The limited-edition Queen Victoria urn is a beautiful homage to the legendary pattern. It is 1 of 200 that comes in a luxury case, stands 14.5" high
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April 17, 2015
April 17, 2015
Herdmar flatware on display in the 41 Madison lobby as part of the Martha Stewart Weddings showcase
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April 15, 2015
April 15, 2015
Herdmar flatware on display in the 41 Madison lobby as part of the Martha Stewart Weddings showcase
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April 9, 2015
April 9, 2015
In this season filled with so many celebrations of faith, choose the GIFTS OF FAITH Athens Silver Cross with Border. $ 53.00.
The Beatriz Ball GIFTS OF FAITH Athens decorative silver cross with border is artfully crafted and has the striking look of contemporary sculpture. Distinguished by a rich, hand-finished surface, this handsome cross from the Gifts of Faith Collection may be mounted on the wall, propped on a bookcase or mantle, or placed flat on a coffee table as a decorative accent....
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February 14, 2015
February 14, 2015
Our Classic pewter stemmed Cocktail Glass is the perfect vessel to showcase a beautiful Valentine themed cocktail. And we are happy to have it featured in Chilled Magazine, thanks to our friend Emily Arden Wells at Gastronomista.
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January 26, 2015
January 26, 2015
We're honored to have our products being showcased by such a great chef! Check out Chef Mike Isabella's beautiful seafood tower that will make it's appearance on the menu of Kapnos Taverna when it opens next week. Our Sambonet Sphera Bowls make a beautiful presentation!