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Learn why social media is crucial for business growth, with tips on defining target markets, choosing networks, and creating engaging content. Discover the power of social media advertising, including Facebook ads, and how to measure success.
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GETTING SOCIALONLINE: O CUSTOMER, WHERE ART THOU? @w2scott#LocalU
ABOUT ME WILLSCOTT • Helping businesses succeed online since 1994 • Started Search Influence in 2006 with wife and COO Angie Scott • 28,928 online marketing customers served • Former Marine • @w2scott @w2scott#LocalU
WHY SOCIAL MEDIA IS WORTH YOUR TIME @searchinfluence #LocalU
NOW 89% OF CONSUMERS USE THE INTERNET TO FIND LOCAL BUSINESSES. @w2scott#LocalU SOURCE: 2015 Study by ThinkWithGoogle.com
IN FACT ONE IN FIVE MOBILE MINUTES ARE SPENT ON EITHER INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK @w2scott#LocalU SOURCE: 2015 Study by ThinkWithGoogle.com
IN 2016, 2.34 BILLION PEOPLE ARE ON SOCIAL NETWORKS. @searchinfluence #LocalU SOURCE: 2016 Study by Statista.com
1.13 BILLION @searchinfluence #SMX
@searchinfluence #SMX @w2scott#LocalU
25% OF ALL BUSINESS OWNERS: “SOCIAL MEDIA HELPS ME KEEP MY CUSTOMERS”. @searchinfluence #LocalU
ONLY 34% SEE A RETURN ON INVESTMENT FROM THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA EFFORTS. @w2scott#LocalU SOURCE: http://www.altimetergroup.com/work-with-us/challenges-we-solve/social-business-strategy/
YOU NEED TO GO SOCIAL. BUT, BE SMART ABOUT IT. @searchinfluence #LocalU
CHANNEL YOUR TARGET CUSTOMER. THINK “WHO BUYS MY PRODUCT OR SERVICE.” @searchinfluence #LocalU SOURCE: 2012 Study by SearchEngineLand.com
#1: DEFINE YOUR TARGET MARKET. @w2scott#LocalU
WHAT MAKES YOUR CUSTOMER TICK? • Like or dislike? • Interests? • Values? • Lifestyle? @searchinfluence #LocalU
#2: CHOOSE YOUR TARGET NETWORKS. @w2scott#LocalU
#3: MAKE A PLAN. SET GOALS. @searchinfluence #LocalU
POSTING CONTENT? EACH PLATFORM IS DIFFERENT. @w2scott#LocalU
AUTOMATE. AUTOMATE. AUTOMATE. Use Facebook Scheduling to publish content when you want. @searchinfluence #LocalU
AUTOMATE. AUTOMATE. AUTOMATE. For LinkedIn and Twitter, try Hootsuite. @w2scott#LocalU
HOW AM I DOING ON SOCIAL MEDIA? CONTENT TAKES MANY FORMS @searchinfluence #LocalU @searchinfluence #LocalU @searchinfluence #LocalU
HOW AM I DOING ON SOCIAL MEDIA? TOPSY @w2scott#LocalU
SOCIAL <3GOOD CONTENT @w2scott #LocalU
YOU CAN'T GIVE SOME PEOPLE NICE THINGS @w2scott #LocalU
YOU DON'T OWN FACEBOOK @w2scott #LocalU
HOW WE DO IT @searchinfluence #pubcon
5 WAYS TO MAKE SOCIAL MORE LOCAL @w2scott #LocalU
PUT YOUR NAPON ALL THE THINGS. @searchinfluence #LocalU
NAP ON YOUTUBE OVERALL RANKING FACTORS @w2scott #Lcoal U
NAP ON FACEBOOK @searchinfluence #LocalU
GET YOUR TEAM INVOLVED @w2scott #LocalU
METCALFE'S LAW @w2scott #LocalU
ENGAGE LOCALLY RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS @searchinfluence #LocalU
LIKE LOCAL STUFF OVERALL RANKING FACTORS @w2scott #LocalU
ENGAGE LOCAL INFLUENCERS OVERALL RANKING FACTORS @searchinfluence #LocalU
SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING @w2scott #LocalU
Ads are seamlessly interjected into Facebook users’ experience alongside updates from family and friends • People are 51% more likely to make a purchase after "liking" a brand on Facebook • Since more than 700 million people visit FB on mobile every day, the business can connect with their customers anywhere WHY ADVERTISE ON FACEBOOK? @w2scott #LocalU
WHY FACEBOOK ADS: COST Less expensive than traditional marketing @searchinfluence #LocalU
WHY FACEBOOK ADS: TARGETING Facebook is ALWAYS watching! @w2scott #LocalU
AD TARGETING Facebook is ALWAYS watching! @searchinfluence #LocalU
AD TARGETING: LOCATION Can be as broad or narrow as the business wants - from an entire state to within 5 miles of a physical location @w2scott #LocalU