At
Flyline Search Marketing, we talk about social media a lot, and we really do
support it, but is there more to it than just the content? Is it science or is
there an art behind it?
Really, there is because even if you have all the
content in the world, it will not matter if you have no one to deliver it to,
or if you deliver it to the wrong people.
When
using social media, it is extremely important to do your research and be sure
that your message is going to the right people and in the most effective
manner. Following these simple tips can and will help you and your business to
grow through effective social media marketing.
Know Your Target Audience
You
wouldn’t give a cheeseburger to a vegetarian would you? Not if you knew they
were one, but if you didn’t, then you just might. It is imperative that, when
using social media tactics, you know your target audience.
It’s
all about when you advertise, to whom you advertise, and where you advertise. This
is what makes social media sites so perfect for your advertising; everyone is
on Facebook.
From little Johnny to Grandpa, with Facebook, you can effectively
reach out to any demographic. Of course, there is more to it than just knowing
who you want to sell to.
Know Your Service or Product
Many
people blog; companies have blogs as well as individuals, and people read them.
Chances are if you own a plant nursery when someone comes along your website
and reads your blog, then they are going to be interested in learning about
plants; about what you sell.
If
you have a business blog, (which you should), it’s important to blog about things
related to your business.
This is because if anyone that purposefully comes to
your site falls in to your target audience, it’s vital to show them how your
product or service could help them and resolve their problems.
The Delivery
When
using social media as a form of business marketing, it is all in how you
present the content. Give information, offer tips, and gear the wording towards
your businesses suspected audience demographic.
This
great article from Forbes
states it well and helps to show how you can know if your approach is as
effective as it could be. Content is important, and you need a lot of it; post
to your Facebook and Twitter accounts all day long, update the blog three times
a week.
If
it becomes too much, remember that we can help by taking over your content
production so that you can focus on your core business.
At Flyline Search
Marketing, we specialize in all these things and more. Just check out our
success stories here.