Since the start of the social media marketing revolution, customer service has been real-time. People are likelier to tweet a question or post a complaint on Facebook before picking up the phone. Seriously, when was the last time you talked to a live person when calling customer service or tech support? At least within the […]
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How do people find your business if you’re brand new? That’s the dilemma for startups. Back in the day, it was easy to buy a few “coming soon” ads in the local paper and you were set. Not any more. However, what today’s social media marketing allows you to do is to build a following
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Just about everybody’s on Facebook! However, even though Facebook provides free business profile pages, should you use that as your only online marketing tool? And what about other social media platforms like YouTube or LinkedIn? How about your own website? Yes, your Facebook or other social media page can serve as a website, but I
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Video is hot! People are more likely to sit and watch a video than to read an article.
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Since each social network has a different audience, you need to consider the type of company you are to better reach you target market. Is your company more Business-to-Business (B2B) or Business-to-Consumer (B2C)? Sometimes it can overlap. Simply put, if you sell more to businesses rather than directly to the end consumer, then you’re B2B.
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Your online reputation can change from good to bad in seconds. Some time ago, a gal who was looking for a job, Googled her name and a sad story of a little girl that was kidnapped in Europe came up. Same name, different person. She asked me, “What can I do about it?” Not easy.
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You’ve done your research. You’ve determined who your target market is and which social networks they use most often. Now you need to get your social media strategy going.
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Someone once asked me, “Should I follow back everyone who follows me on social media?” It depends. Let me explain. Each Social Media Network is Different… They each have their own culture. What’s cool to do in one may be a no-no in another. Here’s a rundown of the following Facebook On Facebook, a business
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In this climate of deeply divided political and cultural issues, it’s very easy to offend someone just by replying, retweeting even posting on the wrong social media account. Now, if you happen to work in news media, politics or a religious organization, this article isn’t for you. It’s expected to see those types of posts
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When Twitter (now “X”) was created in 2006, people didn’t get it. Small business owners didn’t understand how to use it for marketing. Many still don’t. It’s OK if you don’t get it. X/Twitter users come in all forms. Many have been on since its inception. When Elon Musk bought Twitter in 2022, he made
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