It’s no secret that social media and content marketing is the most popular use of the Internet for both professional and personal uses. Social media is a great way for your businesses to engage with current and potential customers, but the question is: how can its potential be maximised?
Social media websites have proven to be an effective marketing tool if so many companies have taken advantage of it and here’s why you should take advantage of using multiple platforms and their features.
Not everyone has social media or may use the one platform you may look to use, so how would they see your messages? And what offers you have available for them as a potential customer, or as a current client?
While Twitter and Facebook are the most popular choices, some people prefer Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube or other more niche social media websites.
Using multiple platforms can help your business to reach a varied base of audiences and take advantage of each network’s features. Target market segments are naturally present on different platforms and use them for different reasons.
Social media posts provide an opportunity for the public to find your new web content and click through to your site. Your social media content can help to increase your chances of appearing on search engines as many platforms such as Google+ and Facebook have high page ranks. Social media is part of the content that will help boost your rankings. Having your company’s name out there on multiple websites will help you on the search engines, thanks to the high page rank of websites like Facebook and Twitter.
Use social media to promote your content as the more engaging content you have online, the better your website will rank. Social sharing may contribute to your brand’s authority and credibility where Google can favour your domain. Social media channels are also frequently used as search engines too, another reason to be active on multiple networks.
Customers will get the opportunity to send you messages directly. Social media platforms can benefit businesses by providing an additional channel for customer support and is essential for building brand relationships. If your business is present on multiple networks it is easier for you to keep track of what is being said about your business and respond accordingly and in real-time.
Social media is a valuable tool for small businesses. It can be used to build your brand's reputation, create loyal customers and even increase sales. But prior to that, you must understand where your target customers spend most of their digital time on and pick the right platforms in order to reach your target audience. There is no point spending your marketing budget and talent on a platform with hardly any prospects.
Social media is a great way to market your brand above and beyond your tried-and-true channels of promoting your business. By using different social media platforms, you can incrementally boost your sales without spending too much money. To reap the rewards of social media advertising, you need to be active on social media, constantly engaging with prospects, and push out the right messages to communicate with your clients. If you need help with any aspect of social media marketing, give Go4Global a call on 818-491-6838 / 747-229-6412 or submit an online enquiry.