The Great Tweet Guide to Twitter Marketing

At Flyline Search Marketing, we live and breathe the realms of social networking because we know that, without social media, businesses would truly struggle to succeed in the online world. With that in mind, we have always encouraged the use of sites like Facebook and YouTube.

That’s because these platforms enable businesses to more personally interact with their customers and use these channels as an effective medium for online advertising. 

Even when working to create personalized marketing strategies for each of our clients, we always suggest creating and managing a variety of social networking channels. This helps spread the good word on the business we are working with.

In this blog post, we explain how Twitter can help build up your following and brand.

Using Twitter to Build Your Business

One such social media site that is especially effective in advertising is called Twitter. When on Twitter, users follow each other to receive updates on what is happening with friends, family, and colleagues.

Businesses can also use Twitter’s simple update interface to tweet about new products, sales, and more. By more, we mean more -- a whole lot more.

All about Twitter and the Fine Art of Tweeting

By itself, Twitter can be pretty effective as it is an easy way to get more free exposure to the public. Let’s explain how this works.

First, we create and manage a Twitter account for your business. At this point, you can post the link on your business website, Facebook page, or any other site that you use.

Chances are many of your business customers are to some degree apart of the social media realm and when they ‘follow’ your Twitter page you will become visible to their followers. This can lead new customers to your doorstep and, in some cases, create a viral effect when it comes to spreading the news about your products or services. 

Take a look at some of the most popular Tweets in history to get a better idea of just how many people are online.

Another great aspect of Twitter is the website’s ease of use. When you have followers, you can tweet to them. These can be anything from a simple “Happy Holidays” message to something that everyone finds appealing like information on an upcoming sale or change in product line.

At Flyline, we whole heartedly endorse the use of Twitter for social media and advertising purposes as it is extremely effective. Still not convinced? Check our very own Twitter to see just what you have been missing out on.

Tap into Your Business’s Full Potential

The number one most important thing a business or company that sells a product or service can do to boost their fame or, in some cases, infamy is to have a heavy social media presence. 

At Flyline Search Marketing, this is our operating philosophy and mantra for helping our clients succeed.

If you want your business to survive in the tech age, you absolutely must have a social media presence. 

You need a company Facebook page, Twitter account, Tumblr presence, Pinterest Board and YouTube channel.

That’s Not all Though

Recent polls and studies have shown that the majority of businesses have switched over and now have a growing social media presence. For those that do not have one yet, they are not effectively targeting or reaching their intended audience let alone engaging with them.

However, in many cases, it is very clear that these businesses need to make a change or they will be left behind. It does not mean, though, that you have to have a presence on every social media channel in order to make a huge difference. 

Yet, with that said, you also cannot go in thinking ‘if we build it, they will come’ because no one will come if you do that.

Social Media Works

However, no one said it would be easy to just put together an effective social media marketing strategy. In many cases, companies find that they do not have as much of the desired impact that they want or feel they should have with the social media strategy they have developed.

This may be because they aren’t putting enough effort into it or putting the effort into all the wrong outlets. Think of social media like going on a date; you need to be engaging. Talk to your fans and customers. Make it interesting for them by providing tips, showing them tricks, and keeping things relevant.

While your point is to show them the products and services you offer, you do not want to make them feel as though it is simply a sales pitch.  

Let Others Carry the Burden

At Flyline Search Marketing, we specialize in all things social media. We live and breathe social media marketing and Internet marketing. 

It’s not just our job, but it is also our passion. We take that desire along with years of experience and pioneering social media advertising to implement the perfect formula for boosting your business.

You have worked hard on building your business up, so now let us help you. 

At Flyline Search Marketing, we won’t just boost your company’s business, but we will also tap into its full marketing potential and put you a step ahead of the competition.

It’s All in the Delivery: Using Social Media Effectively

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.

Social Media Strategy to Boost Your Business

It is 2012 and most businesses big and small are online. Chances are you and your business are too but there is more to it than just being there. After all, just because you built it doesn't mean they will come.

 

Sometimes, you need to go out there and find your customers and fans. Most importantly, you must build your reputation and show others why you are the best in the crowd.

 

Social Networking

 

What do Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and the mobile platform Four Square all have in common? A lot of people use them. In fact, there are millions of potential customers that do every single day.

If you have not already done so, be sure to make a business page for these and other social networking sites:

  

• Facebook: When making a Facebook page, don't register for a 'business account.’ Instead, make a 'fan page' as you will be able to better custom tailor the 'fan' experience when they wander onto the page. Remember to constantly update and post on the page as these will show up on all 'fan' walls and be shared with their friends who may be intrigued with your 'fan page' and decide to become your fan as well.
• Twitter: Chances are you have a Twitter account because it's fun to share the little things with all your friends as they do with you. Of course, if you have tons of followers you may very well be the most interesting man or woman alive and that's cool, too. From a business perspective, it's just another way to share your thoughts as a business to fans and potential customers. It’s also a way to build a following and interest more people in what your business has to offer them.
• Google+: With Google+, you are just reaching out to yet another online community, which is great for business and gives you access to a whole different group of people who may be interested in your products or services.
• Foursquare: This one is different because it is a completely mobile social networking experience. With the right strategy and outreach, your businesses presence on here can really boost your reputation and customer base as mobile is becoming one of the fastest growing ways in which to interact and engage with customers and potential customers.

 

These and other social networking sites are a must for businesses in the 21st century and though it can be time-consuming and feel like hard work, you will undoubtedly see a boost in your business.

 

However, if it is in fact just too time-consuming, remember that there are companies that specialize in these types of things and, at Flyline, we can deliver a custom social media strategy as part of our Internet Marketing expertise that is proven to deliver the results you want.