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Social Media. Getting Social in a Digital World. (And, why it matters to your business!). WHAT is social media?. Social media is a collection of platforms in which users can produce and share content online, therefore turning communication into dialogue between entities.

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Social Media

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  1. Social Media Getting Social in a Digital World. (And, why it matters to your business!)

  2. WHAT is social media? Social media is a collection of platforms in which users can produce and share content online, therefore turning communication into dialogue between entities. OR…. Quite simply …

  3. A conversation supported by online tools.

  4. Like these…

  5. Facebook is a social networking site intended to connect friends, family, and business associates. Facebook is like a backyard BBQ: Mostly friends, some acquaintances People talk about …. favorite books, movies, tv shows, or brands Show off photos and brag Are silly and fun Mostly local, some national

  6. So, why Facebook for Business? • Average user has 150 friends – online word of mouth • Increase SEO ratings • Most users check Facebook at least 1x per day • It’s less expensive than traditional advertising • Drive traffic BACK to your website

  7. Personal Page vs Business Page You must first have a personal page before you can create a business page. Never use your personal page AS your business page!

  8. Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, known as "tweets". Twitter is like an event on the National Mall! A few friends, but mostly strangers A lot of brands and causes People talk about …. everything! Events, brands, quotes, trending topics, causes Local, national and international reach

  9. So, why Twitter for Business? • Twitter fans are voracious online consumers and contributors • It’s a great prospecting tool • It is a megaphone for branding • Drive traffic back to you website • You can build up contacts more quickly • Tweets get quick attention • You can use trending topics (via hashtags) to gain attention

  10. Twitter Language Tweet - anything you postHandle - @usernameDM – direct messageRT – retweet# - hashtagTweeple, Twiend, Tweeter, Tweeps – Users of Twitter

  11. LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking site. LinkedIn is like a business networking event. Colleagues, ex-colleagues, fellow professional group members, some friends A lot of brands and online networking groups People talk about …. Their business! Local, national reach

  12. So, why LinkedIn for your business? • LinkedIn should be about YOU! • Build up your profile with keyword rich content • Join relevant professional groups • Add links back to your website • Add all your blog posts, press releases, news, events to your feed

  13. LinkedIn Spend 30 minutes making connections every week Find and join relevant groups Post your content TO these groups Export, then import

  14. Pinterest is a Virtual Pinboard. Pinterest is like an art opening. Friends, friends of friends, strangers, brands People don’t talk, they SHOW! Local, national reach and international reach

  15. So, why Pinterest for your business? • Pinterest is a great visual representation of your business • Early research indicates that Pinterest is more effective at • driving traffic compared to other social media sites, even Facebook. • Pinterest enables users to connect their accounts to FB & Twitter (but not FB biz pages)

  16. Pinterest If you have products, this is a great place to showcase them You can follow anyone and anyone can follow you Get creative with your board; topics include food, home décor, etc Show off your business personality; photos of customers, offline events, videos, etc

  17. The RULES of social media Participation Conversation Connections Community

  18. www.Get-Susan.com Facebook.com/GetSusanMarketing Twitter.com/GetSusanMktg Pinterest.com/GetSusanMktg LinkedIn (search, Susan Tucker, Boulder) susan@get-susan.com

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