Let's Be Friends & Social Media

Social Media is a growing phenomeon expanding the horizons of the internet and re-expanding our personal horizons. This media is personal; it connects us directly with people, their friends and what is going on in their lives. A powerful connection when you ponder its personal meaning and depth.

But, sometimes new internet marketers, sales professional, and business owners haven't discovered that fact and in their excitment about their company or business, plunge right in trying to sell and promote their products and services. And they often experience rejection and negeative reactions to their contacts. When in reality what they needed to do is get to know that person, make a personal connection first. Most new users to social media do not realize the personal connection most social media user have with their choosen platform; Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and many others are used by millions of internet users everyday.

So, what is important is to so get to know your social media connections, treat them truley as new friends. Let not, "Let's Be Friends" be an empty motto, but that personal connection and an honest desire to get to know, communiacte, and become Friends through this amzaing and growing internet connection know as Social Media.

Sucessful Social Media Requires Focus

The hardest thing not to do when you want to promote your business is not promote your business. But for success in the Social Media world you must FOCUS... and that means focus on the relationships with people! Social Media is there to make connections and promote YOU, not your business (at least directly). Each platform - Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIN, MySpace, Blogs - all have their own benefits and advantages as well as disadvantages. The best social media campaign includes a combination of them all to develop an ever growing network of friends, colleagues and customers. Sounds like a lot of work, especially for a busy business owner so let me help. Get connect, but let me do the work. http://tiny.cc/smmva

Social Media Manager's Assistance

As a Social Media Manager I can help your business get started marketing it's products and services using Social Media Sites such as FaceBook, Twitter, Linkedin, YouTube, Blogs, and more. I'll show you the tools you need to manage these sites in a short amount of time each day to increase your traffic and sales. So, Contact me today and we can start developing a custom strategic marketing campaign that leverages social media to help achieve your marketing goals. Stay Connected... But Let Me Do All The Work! http://tiny.cc/smmva

Social Media On the Rise!

According to FORBES Magazine, "Social Media Has Scorching Impact On Small Biz!" (Alison Diana, 09.14.10, 09:45 AM EDT ). The impact and use of Social Media is on the increase.

In its December 2009 study 27% of SMBs surveyed were using social media and NOW the number is 54%! Thats doubled in less than a year. Are you prepared to apply Social Media to your company's marketing stragety?

According to the same FORBES' study, of those small businesses already using Social Media: 60% credit social media with positively impacting their businesses, 46% said their company’s brand awareness has increased, 36% have attracted new business as a result of their social media effort, and 35% posting daily updates to sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

So, if there ever was a time to get started using this medium to increase Traffic to your business, increase your product and service marketing, help brand your company and business as well as develop a strong network of friends, clients, and customers, it is NOW. For more information check out my webpage Social Media Management.

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