Thanks again to everyone who attended our Social networks webinar! If you have any additional questions that we didn’t get a chance to answer, please feel free to leave it in the comments below and we’ll respond how we can there! Check back next week for video clips of the presentation.
I’ve been researching social networks sites lately and came upon a helpful list of niche sites posted by Social Media Answers. It illustrates that there are many social networks out there for a wide variety of interests, both personal and professional. All of us only have so much time in the day, so my use tends to be restricted to those sites that are going to give me the biggest return on my investment. Niche sites are particularly attractive because they enable you to interact directly with people of like interests. To learn more, sign up for our free webinar on How to Use Social Networks to Grow Your Business. It’s this Thursday, July 23 at noon. Click here to register.
Why
social networks? Because used properly, they can stimulate word of mouth buzz about your company. And with 80% of consumers reporting that they trust recommendations from friends and acquaintances when making purchasing decisions, word-of-mouth is the most effective marketing money can buy. To learn how social networks like Facebook, Delicious and Flickr can help you grow your business, sign up for our free webinar entitled Social Networks 101 on Thursday, July 23 at noon.
You’ve signed up for LinkedIn, created a profile on Facebook, and joined Twitter. Now what?
Social networking is touted as the next big thing to help you grow your business. The act of networking and word-of-mouth marketing is not new. What’s new is the venue – the online social network. A social network is an online community where people meet others with common interests. Ideally, their common interest is your brand or your industry, so you want to be in front of them online.
To use a social network to your advantage you must do the following:
The good news/bad news about finding the right networks is that there are a lot to choose from. Social networking is much more than Facebook and Twitter. Here are a few categories to consider:
Every business that has customers online should consider a social network campaign to grow your business. The cost to entry is nominal, but it requires time and strategy. Don’t just jump in because you think everyone else is out there.
To learn how to use social networks to grow your business, join us on Thursday, July 23 for a free, one-hour webinar entitled Social Networking 101. Click here to register.
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Blogging 101
Admit it. You don’t blog. You don’t read blogs. You don’t even know what a blog is. 
You think if you made it this far in business without blogging, why start now? Here’s the skinny: EVERYONE should be reading blogs. NOT everyone needs to write one. But if you’re a business owner or manager, you may want to start. To learn how to create an effective blogging campaign for your company, sign up for our free webinar entitled Blogging 101 on Thursday, June 25 at noon.
Social Networks 101
Why social networks? Because used properly, 
they can stimulate word of mouth buzz about your company. And with 80% of consumers reporting that they trust recommendations from friends and acquaintances when making purchasing decisions, word-of-mouth is the most effective marketing money can buy. To learn how social networks like Facebook, Delicious and Flickr can help you grow your business, sign up for our free webinar entitled Social Networks 101 on Thursday, July 23 at noon.
Business IS Personal
It’s a new brand world out there. In this webinar, 
we examine how to promote the brand called “You” without competing with or compromising your company brand. Personal branding is the process by which we market ourselves to others, and thanks to today’s social media tools, anyone can build a personal brand online. To learn why and how to build your personal brand, sign up for our free webinar entitled Business IS Personal on Thursday, August 27 at noon.
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