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Social media sites allow for global communication that is innovative, fun, and instant.If you want to take advantage of this global marketplace, and use it to increasebusiness, then you need an effective marketing campaign. In this article we willdiscuss some of the do’s and don’ts of social media marketing.

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Have others help you promote your business on social media. Social media will helpyou find customers who are passionate about your products and will be happy to

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spread information, coupons, and general reviews about your business and products.Use them wisely because they will help you reach potential customers who you cannotreach any other way.

Relax, it is just an online conversation. Email used to scare the pants off of companieswho did not understand the good, the bad, and the ugly of the whole thing. Now it isthe go-to communication channel. Social media is the new channel, and all you needto do is sit down and talk to your customers. It is what they want and what you need.

Always remember who your audience is in your social media marketing campaignsand what matters the most to them. You need to post content that is applicable tothem and focus your efforts in ways that keep their attention. Your posts should berelevant and of high quality that your followers and fans do not just skip them overbecause they are not interested.

Get to know your customers and cultivate relationships that will generate into sales.When you communicate with your customers and ask them to come into yourbusiness and meet you, you get to know them on a personal level as well as a socialmedia level. It can be a valuable way to receive input on how your business is doingand how to keep your customers happy.

To use social media marketing successfully you must be creative. The same material,sales, offers, and content will ultimately annoy your customer base to the point that

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they remove you from their page. Keeping things fresh and interesting makes surethey keep coming back for more, which means more sales.

During specific holiday seasons, each social media site will have its own unique perksand rules that should be remembered. Find out how each platform differs from theother, and learn what competitors in your niche are preparing. Some basic holidaytechniques can really give you the edge during those rushes and keep your profitsrolling.

You should interact with the users of any social media platform you use. Use theplatform to reply to comments and post new ones that you audience can use toengage in discussion. Remember to use a respectful tone in every comment you postand respond to users in a timely manner.

When you set up your Twitter account, use a background that is suitable to yourbusiness. This may take a few extra minutes but, it will give your customers a sense ofwho you are. Remember that it is the attention to detail that sets apart the mostsuccessful in life.

Make sure Twitter is included in your Facebook menu. Facebook’s settings on your fanpage sets this up as a standard settings, so it does not take much effort on your part.Plus, it gives your followers yet another way to stay connected to your website orblog. The more options you give for customers to stay connected, the more involved

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they are likely to be in visiting your site and sharing the link with others.

To get your social media page off to a good start, be a good listener. Take the time totalk to everyone who stops by your page, and listen to their comments or suggestions.Doing this will make them feel loyal towards your company and will encourage themto share the content on your page with their friends.

As the number of followers on your site increases, you should make a point to have ithighlighted on your blog. You want your readers to see how many followers you haveon Twitter or Facebook. If they are not a follower yet, this may get them to want to belike your other readers and follow you too.

You should change your profile pictures regularly. Make sure you have the same oneon different social networks to appear consistent. You could have a different logo toreflect holidays, or use a picture of your latest product. Make sure your readers arealways able to identify your brand easily.

Get more people subscribing to your social media blog. Add buttons that will allowpeople to interact with your site by being updated of your new posts. People like toshare things they appreciate with all of their contacts. Good buttons would be thosefor Facebook, Twitter, RSS, email, and LinkedIn.

The world of social media has increased global marketing opportunities for many

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The world of social media has increased global marketing opportunities for manybusinesses. In this article, we have discussed some effective business marketingstrategies, and some things to avoid too, when considering a social media campaign.Use these tips wisely and your business will soon see the benefits.

By John Benson

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