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Using Social Media to Generate Business22/07/2010
What IS Social media?
“Social media is a term used to describe the type of media that is based on conversation and interaction between people online. Where media means digital words, sounds & pictures which are typically shared via the internet and the value can be cultural, societal or even financial”
Wikipedia
What does that mean?
The biggest change in Marketing, Sales and Engagement since the internet began…
Why is it important?
Why is it important?
Surely it can’t help my business?
Why is it important
So does it really work?
In a word, Yes.
Victoria Mills
VM Lounge
VM Lounge
So does it really work?
• Slotcarsandtracks
So does it really work?
So where should I start?• Where are your audience?• What kind of business are you?• What platforms lend themselves best to your
business?• Find relevant networks• Get involved!
Some suggestions• Creative
Facebook, Twitter, Flikr• Technical
Flikr, Youtube, Linkedin• Professional
Linkedin• Community
Ning, Facebook, Twitter• Local
Facebook, Flikr, Youtube
Take advantage of the tools available for free!
Get involved!
It’s a conversation NOT a monologue
Let people find you
