What can social media marketing do for your business?
June 11th, 2009
The Evolution of Internet Marketing
Social media is the latest step in the evolution of online marketing. There are over 200 million active Facebook users, 8 million Twitter users and other social media platforms account for millions more. By strategically using social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, you have the potential build your online business presence immensely.
Inform customers of your products and services
If you sell a product online, chances are that a good portion of your customers are on Twitter or Facebook, sharing opinions, asking for advice on which new products to buy, and complaining about brands they dislike. If you are in the professional services industry, your clients are probably online, letting their Twitter followers and Facebook friends know how you’ve exercised your practice to assist their needs. Now you have the opportunity to engage and reach your target audience wherever they gather.
Utilize communities to engage, listen, and respond to your customers
Rather than constantly selling and blasting product releases, we recommend that you provide free tips and resources that allow your customers to appreciate you for your knowledge and experience. Social media can help you build long-term relationships, credibility and customer loyalty.
June 25th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Thanks!! You may want to check out our other post about Facebook vs. Twitter vs. Linkedin also!
August 18th, 2009 at 2:24 am
I never knew the exact uses of social bookmarking before reading this post..Thanks for the post and also don’t you think the above comment is bit spammy.
Thanks
August 18th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Thanks Sourav! For similar articles you can subscribe to our e-newsletter. Stay tuned for more social media marketing tips =)
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Truly…online marketing has evolved a lot in recent times.I mainly use Twitter and Mybloglog and i am happy with results of both the sites.Thanks for the post.