Social Media Guide for 2010

Let’s face it, the term and idea of Social Media is trendy and ever-changing. Some business are all over it, while others are ignoring it. I think most business owners truly don’t understand what Social Media really is and what it can do for their business.

Are you participating in Social Media right now? Do you really know what Social Media is? Twitter. Facebook. Youtube. We’ve all heard of these social media sites. But are they useful?

The truth is — social media isn’t a fad. It’s arrived and it’s here to stay.

With the emergence of wildly popular social media networks like Twitter, Facebook and MySpace brands big and small are using these sites to better understand and connect with their customers online.

When you think of social media, envision a newsletter on steroids. Like a newsletter, you can reach out to hundreds or even thousands of your customers instantly. The difference is—the communication is now a two way street. It’s interactive. Your customers can digest your message and provide feedback instantly.

Is it really that big of a deal that people say it is?

Short and sweet, the answer is yes. Here’s a few facts that quickly tell you just how big this medium is getting.

• If Facebook were a country it would be the world’s 4th largest – between the United States and Indonesia.
• % of companies using LinkedIn as a primary tool to find employees…80%
• There are over 200,000,000 Blogs
• 78% of consumers trust peer recommendations
• Only 14% trust advertisements
• By 2010 Gen Y will outnumber Baby Boomers… 96% of them have joined a social network

Bottom line is this, social media is the new tool for keeping a finger on the pulse of your brand. Be it negative or positive, your customers are online right now and they’re talking about your brand. The question is: Are you listening?

Introducing the Social Media Guide for 2010

Times have changed, business’ are evolving and it’s time to catch up with the real time trends. Social media has changed the game and to make sure you’re not left in the dust, we at NetMediaGroup are bringing you a comprehensive Social Media Guide for 2010.

Here’s a quick look at some of the topics we’ll be covering in our 2010 Social Media Guide:

• Leveraging the new real time search.
• Using social media as a customer service tool.
• How your social media campaigns effect your SEO efforts.
• Creating a successful Facebook Fan Page.
• And plenty more where that came from.

Now that we’ve got the introduction out of the way, allow us to pour on the Social Media goodness.

To learn more about NetMediaGroup’s proven social media marketing methods, give us a call at (801) 365-0057 today!