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5 Reasons to Network Across all Social Media Sites

By November 5, 2019January 30th, 2020Social Media
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Social media platforms may have been created for friendly networking, but since then, they’ve evolved into tech hubs where anybody can network with anyone else. So, it’s important for all organizations to acknowledge and react to the impact social media has on consumers.

customer_service1. Social Media Improves Customer Service

PR pros and marketers should take advantage of their organization’s social media interactions. Social media channels present opportunities for businesses to respond to praise, concerns and questions. 

Oftentimes, consumers rely on social media reviews and online customer service to finalize purchasing decisions. With that said, social media sites provide opportunities for organizations to increase customer loyalty by presenting meaningful online discussions. Having access to social media mentions can help business pros understand their customers’ perspectives and tone through sentiment analysis. In that case, be sure to stand out among your competitors by staying socially active and creating meaningful connections when networking with prospects and clients.

Brand_Clarity2. Social Media Delivers Brand Clarity

Start delivering clear messages to your targeted audience about your brand and its products with social media. Social channels are an excellent way to inform customers about product updates. They’re especially great for new audiences that haven’t interacted with your organization before. Plus, your organization’s social channels can be utilized as a way to inform prospects and current customers about product updates and received awards.

Once you get into the rhythm of communicating with your audience, they’ll start to grasp your brand’s voice. Therefore, a good way to get started is by addressing frequently asked questions in your social media marketing practices.

Audience_Insight3. Social Media Provides Audience Insight

Another great benefit of networking across social media channels is the ability to ensure your business stays relevant by monitoring your audience. Doing so allows you to analyze your organization’s reputation and adjust your audience’s perspective on your brand. Track trending organizations and keyword topics to compare your social media marketing strategy to your competitors’. Another great way to gain audience insight is to take advantage of the features offered by social sites. For example, Twitter allows its users to create and share polls so you start gaining insight by tweeting out a poll with content related to your industry.

Business_Engagements4. Social Media Provides Personal Engagement Opportunities

Social media communication shows other clients that your organization cares about its customers. Use each social platform to show that you care about satisfying new and existing customers. Creating personal connections is great for networking with other businesses. This could lead to collaboration and testimonial opportunities. Overall, it’s important to always be receptive to comments and criticism to increase online engagement.

Business_Promotion5. Social Media Advances Promotion Tactics

Additionally, social media networking tactics are essential for increasing brand visibility. Add URL links to your posts to direct customers to your site or landing page. Doing so helps increase web traffic and form completions. The more consumers visit your site, the more enter your marketing and sales funnels. Also, organizations should publish both paid ads and regular posts. Ads are a great way to close a deal and convince targeted consumers that your product is best for them.

Until next time!

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Priscilla Osorio

Priscilla is the marketing coordinator for Critical Mention. Early on in her career, she developed a passion for marketing, writing and anything within the communication field. During her leisure time, she loves to watch her favorite sports teams and explore new restaurants with friends and family.