Managing your social media presence

Social media can seem just another crazy thing to do in our mad, mad, mad, mad world.* It can seem an endless slog just to manage your social media presence. You have your unique audience. There are many platforms, and many tactics to choose. Many businesses rightly question the point of using Twitter, for example. But Twitter is an increasingly important part of a business social media strategy. In my latest series on TwitterThoughts, I am posting daily hints and tips on how to use Twitter effectively. These posts help you become a Twitter power user using Hootsuite. Check them out!
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Get perspectives on social media

Social media is a complex ecosystem. It takes time and skill to navigate through it successfully. My blog, TwitterThoughts, provides insight and perspectives on news, social media trends and applications. Be sure to check out TwitterThoughts for social media analysis and discussion.

For small business owners

As a small business owner you will have heard much about social media such as Facebook, Twitter and blogging. There’s a lot of opportunity to improve your bottom line. There’s also a lot of hype.

So where do you start? Right here! Harris Social Media offers a free one-time consultation for your small business. There’s no obligation and no cost. Once we evaluate your business needs, we will provide a detailed proposal that fits your budget and business goals. Our proposal will include a social media marketing plan that provides you with insights into your customers, vendors and employees, how to establish clear, achievable objectives within a strict budget and realistic timeline.

Additional services relevant to your needs include:

• Best practices for generating leads with blogging, Twitter and Linkedin
• Personal brand assessment and coaching
• Creating a Sidewiki entry for your website (see entries on my Google Profile)
• Training for time management while maintaing a strong social media presence
• Internet safety, security and online crisis counseling

We’ve been in the Triangle region more than 10 years and developing social media strategies for businesses large and small since 2005. Give us a call or send an email. You’ll be glad you did!

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