10 ways to make social media work for you
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Because you’re not
just another pretty face
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Where is your advertising dollar going?
• TV• Radio• Print• Direct Mail• Coupon Books• Phone Books
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Social Media is Inexpensive
Posting information on the web is FREE
Information is posted on the web
FOREVERPotential Customer Reach is
UNLIMITED
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What is your best advertisement?
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Social Media is Permission versus Interruption
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Social Media is Customer Driven
• Conversation• Communication• Ratings• Reviews• Customer Support• Customer Driven Ideas, Programs and
Products
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• 9 out of 10 Internet users visit a Social Media site monthly
• 5 1/2 hours/month average are spent on Social Media sites
• Nearly 1 out of every 8 minutes online is spent on Facebook
Neilson
Social Media is Everywhere
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Which Social Media Site Is Best For You?
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10 Ways To Make Social Media Work For You
1) Create your Profiles2) Use the appropriate Profile name and picture3) Customize your Profile4) Don’t Over Post5) Create Events6) Create a Blog7) Display your Social Media badges on all of your internet and printed
materials8) Watch your Privacy Settings9) Monitor Your Sites10) Have a Social Media Policy Guide
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1. Create Your Profiles
Fill every field! Create your own!
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INCLUDE YOUR
WEBSITE PHONE NUMBER
AND ADDRESS
Need I say more?
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2. Use an Appropriate Profile Picture
LinkedIn“Professional” headshot
Facebook, Twittercreative, playful
Edit Photo so thumbnail looks right
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LinkedIn Profile Picture
Creative
Also ProfessionalProfessional
Logo? Who are YOU? Family? Friend? Business Partner?
Approachable
Um, I’m confused
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Facebook Profile Picture
Logo
Product
Storefront
Staff
Be Creative!
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Check the Thumbnail
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3. Customize your Profile with pictures, background, tabs
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4. Don’t Over-Post!
• Vary times of day• Vary the days• Have Staff post• Encourage dialogue• Ask questions• Scheduling Software– Sendible, SocialOomph
• Link Facebook/Twitter/Linked In– Ping, Hootsuite, Yoonoo
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Always add photos, videos and links
• Draws attention to your post in the feed
• Adds credibility• Search Google for
images
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• Create Events on Facebook and LinkedIn• Post on Eventful and Eventbrite
• Monthly specials• Reminders (vaccinations, flu shots, annual checkups, floss)
• Special events
5. Create Events
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6. Create a Blog
Short for “Web-log”Easy and effective way to share information and insights
Showcase your expertise to a worldwide audienceNew posts every week or two
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7. Show Your Badges, Profile Names
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8. What about security and privacy?
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9. Reputation Monitoring
• Google Alerts (http://www.google.com/alerts)• Google Blog Search (http://blogsearch.google.com)• Twitter Search (http://search.twitter.com/)• SiteVolume (http://www.sitevolume.com/)• SocialMention (http://www.socialmention.com/)• SocialCast (http://socialcast.com/)
• Enterprise-class solutions: Omniture, Radian6, Techrigy
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10. Have a Social Media Policy GuideHow much time is allowed on Social Media?
Who handles complaints?
Separate business and personal profiles
Give credit where credit is due: cite sources
Respect HIPPA
Do not divulge proprietary information
Recognize and comply with copyrights, patents, and trademarks
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11. Be
Authentic
TransparentRespectful
Approachable
Responsive
Careful
Have Fun!
Creative
Active
Truthful
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Participate in the Conversation
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Social Media is Here to Stay
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Face it …Social Media Marketing
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Sue Ann Kern435-201-8610
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