How to Use Social Media

So what is Social media? Personally I like to think of social media as the big boys of online communication helping you interact with your customers and share information in real time. This can benefit you in better connecting out with your clients, creating online networks, and marketing and pushing your products and services.

When using social media for business however, it’s best not to get carried away. Before you start, it’s a great idea to tread carefully consider both the benefits and drawbacks.

You can use social media to communicate with your consumers and learn what others are saying about your company. You can also use social media for advertising, promotional giveaways and mobile applications. And the best thing about it is that it’s instant, Real time engagement. Here’s a few ways social media can benefit your business:

• Boost consumer attraction, customer feedback, and customer loyalty.
• Expand your market to include markets beyond a given geographical scope.
• Lower marketing expenditures by conducting market research.
• Increase revenue by building customer networks and advertising exchange ideas to improve the way you do business recruit skilled staff for example through job networking sites like LinkedIn
• Increase traffic to your website and improve its search engine ranking
• Keep an eye on your competitors.
• Keep up with the ever changing trends in your niche.

Not every business however is suited for Social media. And the reverse is true. You could be walking into an abyss wasting valuable time and money if you launch your social media presence without strategy. Here’s a few things to take note of:

• The benefits may be limited if you don’t have a clear marketing or social media plan.
• Because social media is immediate and requires daily monitoring, you may not notice any significant benefits if you don’t actively maintain your social media presence.
• On your site, you may encounter undesirable or inappropriate behavior, such as bullying and harassment.
• Negative feedback, information breaches, and hacking are all possible risks of internet exposure.
• Consumer law may apply if your business or a customer makes incorrect or misleading information on social media. If a customer fan publishes false or misleading information, especially regarding competing items or services, you could be charged.

Whatever the risks, having a social media plan and thoroughly preparing your policies and procedures ahead of time can guide you in managing them.
You need to understand that not all social media sites are appropriate for your business. Consider using social media tools that your customers use to save time and effort, and if you’re still not sure, hire a social media manager (SMM) to help you design and execute your social media strategy.

A social media strategy outlines how your company plans to use social media to meet its communication objectives. It also lays out the social media platforms and resources you’ll employ to accomplish your goals. Stick to your plan and avoid bombarding your audience with irrelevant content. Maintain a laser-like concentration on achieving your unique objectives and tailor your content accordingly. You may do it yourself or contact us to get it done for you then you can concentrate on your business.