Social Media Basics: Tip # 101

Be Patient. They won't come back just because it's there. It will take time for visitors to find value in your new information, product, or service, that is, if there is value to be discovered...

In what ways are you relaying the value of your brand? Share your methods with us!

Social Media Basics: Do you need it?

Today's dictionary.com "word of the day" is "yarely", pronounced YAIR-lee, meaning with quickness or agility. The word "yare" is defined: quick; agile; lively.

Seemingly outdated in use, neither gmail, blogger, twitter or facebook recognized these as properly spelled words and prompted me to correct them. But in spite of that I decided to try and find a connection to what I do as a social media coach, consultant, and advocate.

There's a great number of things that the small business entrepreneur must consider upon start-up. Despite this meticulous planning process, there are many times when the social media facets are yarely considered (or is it considered yarely?) before being thrown in the mix.

Things tend to boil down to time or money, and it's no different with marketing via social media tools. Either you have the time to do it yourself, or the money to have someone do it for you.

At a glance, using social media is a no brainer. We see all the fresh new ideas, the success stories, and naturally want to do what seems to be working for others.

However, when things like ROI, and other analytic considerations come into play, strategic planning is down right crucial. Yet, it's during this stage when many fail to answer one simple question:

Do I even need social media to achieve my goals?

Whether you're pushing product, services, or information, this question should be the first answered before walking down "Social Media Rd."

Tell us your stories about social media planning done right, and wrong. We'd love to hear your tales.

DeVaughn
@Musedgoods
www.getlinkedsocial.com

A simple Tip "Now featured"

As we approach the holiday season, there are plenty of common ways to intrigue existing and potential customers by what your business has to offer.

Creating a "featured" section on your website can be a great opportunity to explore all aspects of your most popular products. Doing so may also allow you to reintroduce your products by redefining them, and perhaps even spark ideas for reinventing them.


 GLS Team

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