From time to time I post some of the more popular posts to refresh the ideas for those who might have read them and for those who haven’t had a chance to look at some of the more popular ones. Enjoy.
- Many tradespeople feel they don’t really need to have anything to do with social media. Perhaps because their business comes mostly through referrals, or they don’t see immediate value in social media, or they feel it may take up too much time and they need to be out getting new business. And many tradespeople feel intimidated by social media. Read more...
- Would it surprise you to learn that the biggest gains in who’s using social media are among older users? According to a report in eMarketer, “Consumer Internet Barometer” U.S. Internet users who visited a social site in the second quarter of ‘09 rose 16% over last year. Females still lead males in usage and 70% of users were under the age of 35. The most popular sites in order were: Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter. Read more...
- Engagement marketing is developing a two-way conversation with a customer or prospect. Engagement happens when people look forward to hearing from you and find your communications meaningful and helpful. Engagement marketing creates a common purpose between a manufacturer and its customers. It’s not a “Push” or “Pull” strategy, rather a collaborative one. Read more…
- We all have limits on our time and those of us who have dived into social media have to find time in our schedules if we want these marketing tools to work. The key, like anything, is organization and setting priorities so you optimize your time spent. Read more…
- Whether you’re using traditional marketing tools or social media, one of your key objectives should be to become the thought leader in your market or category. Read more…
