Many businesses have little or no experience with social media. Some even use it without purpose. Here are 7 tips that may help you take the plunge into social media for your business.

1- Develop a Social Media Marketing Plan. Start with your objectives and introduce your business. Mission Statement.

2- Start from the Inside Out. What is your communication strategy for Social Media? How will you engage your audience? Can you respond right away to comments or concerns?

3- All or Nothing. Like a marriage or any relationship for that matter that you want to work, social media marketing is most effective when you are committed to it. You either give it everything or don’t bother even turning the switch on. If you go half-heartedly you will actually do more harm than good.

4- Build your Community. This is a big social media challenge, Learn programs and have a roadmap in place to gain followers daily.

5- Develop a Process. One of the biggest complaints  hear on a daily basis from business owners is “I don’t have time” You need at least 30 minutes morning, afternoon and evening to push content to your audience. Multiple times day presence so you are consistent with your community.

6- Have Content Strategy in Mind. Use this rule of thumb for content- 1)product/service, 2)industry, 3)topical, 4)lifestyle. Try and be keyword specific in posts.

7- Don’t cut your Advertising. Social Media is not a means of relaxing your advertising but rather enhancing it. It is most effective when working hand in hand with traditional advertising.

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