by Kertu Kelem | Jun 26, 2023 | Social Media, Start Up Business, Uncategorized
Recently I have been building an online shop, which also has an Instagram page and a Facebook page. Some time ago, I added the shop feature to my Kertu Kelem Art account on Facebook and Instagram. So I wanted to test it out on this new shop. But oh the trouble with Meta. Everything, all the information is all over the place, steps are quite complicated and of course, I wanted to take a shortcut. But that didn’t work. I couldn’t create a shop on Facebook! So I used the Meta Help feature, and sent them an email, to get to the bottom of this issue. Setting everything up on Business Manager seemed very simple, but now, I got a message of “Facebook Error.. etc etc” A nice, but very fastly speaking lady called me soon. I explained the issue, and she told me that since I am in the UK, the newest Shop feature wasn’t available, and I simply cannot sell my products online. That was news to me! I had seen many fellow artists from the UK selling on Instagram! What exactly were they doing differently?
Maybe the problem was in me. Panic set in. I was ferociously searching for answers now. Maybe I just looked at it from the wrong angle. Aha, I found a way to check my account status – phew, no restrictions. Still, why did this lady say I cannot sell in UK? Finally, an answer, I can sell in UK! Just not directly through Facebook. In between her shooting words at me, like a fast-passing train, I had misunderstood her message.
The next hours were spent in my children’s basketball training. Ferrying the boys back and forth, one starting, one finishing, then shopping for mochis at the very end of our session. And still – at 10PM trying to find solutions and getting everyone in bed at the same time. The perfect time to sit down, and read, the perfect time for creative thought, and problem-solving, but – children simply won’t go to bed, unless I stand there, and instruct them what and how to get to bed.. In between my youngest coming downstairs and showing me his newest games – with no intent on going to bed, I finally found the articles and instructions on how to set up a Facebook Shop (which one has to do prior to connecting it to Instagram).
As I worked through the process, I came to the step of Business and Person verification – this is what was needed and why my shop was being created the last time! Ah! Not that I can’t sell from UK! Simply they needed to know that I am who I am. That is all now for tomorrow. And hopefully I will be able to post some real instructions of how to create a Facebook Shop through Business Manager. Consider this a prelude.
by Kertu Kelem | Dec 17, 2021 | Divi Tutorials, Start Up Business, Wordpress
If you are building your website in Divi and come to the stage of testing, what you have created on multiple screens and devices, a common problem of words breaking or splitting across the screen, can come up. If you are using Divi theme, which is what I use, then the solution is simple.
All you need is a line of code in your CSS:
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {overflow-wrap: normal;}
by Kertu Kelem | Jul 2, 2020 | Start Up Business, Wordpress
So you have installed Divi and all it’s beautiful features. Now you have added the email form, and are testing it out. But nothing is coming to your email! It’s a very frustrating position to be in. The solution is simple though. To explain it a bit deeper, your server handles PHP email requests by your web host.
As you are using WordPress, the best solution is to use an SMTP plugin. I use WP Mail SMTP plugin on all my websites.
In order for it to work, you will also need to use a third party application, such as SendGrid.
When you have created an account on SendGrid, you will need to generate an API key, which you then need to paste into your SMTP plugin. And voila, the form is sending your emails!
by Kertu Kelem | Jan 23, 2019 | Start Up Business
Starting your own business is certainly an exciting time! But it also comes with a lot of confusion, if it is your first time. I’ve compiled a list of what you would need to have both an online and a physical presence for your clients.
- Logo Design
- Business Cards
- Flyers to Advertise
- Website
- Social Media Presence
- Car Stickers
1. Logo
After you’ve decided on your business name, the first thing to tackle would be your logo. Design and style of the logo depend greatly on the type of business you will engage in, and in who is your potential customer base.
2. Your Website
Get your website up and running as soon as possible. Today, it’s necessary for credibility. Even if your product is not yet built, you can start with company information.
3. Social Media
Getting set up on the major social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, to start) will make marketing on them later easier. Also, it’s important to reserve your brand as a profile name. Try Knowem.com to reserve the names.
4. Business Cards
Though most of our life these days is online, you will still need your business cards, for all those networking events you would be attending. Also the design of the business cards can come in a bit later stage, or at least as soon as you have decided on the venue and phone numbers, as well as email address. Once you know for sure, the printing and designing can be done, as otherwise, if you change your business address lets say, all those lovely printed cards would be wasted. You also need the cards to create credibility.
5. Flyers and booklets
If you have a business that you would also like to advertise locally, such as you offer food delivery service etc, it is a good idea to share those flyers with the neighbourhood!
6. Car Stickers
I always recommend having car stickers, as it is free advertisement! Also it creates credibility for your business!
