Why Go Social?
Why Go
Social?
Small businesses can benefit greatly from the right social media presence!
The Social
Media Puzzle
Which pieces are right for you?
FACEBOOK
FACEBOOK
FACEBOOK
FACEBOOK
(FREE TO SET UP / 5 STEPS)
FACEBOOK
(FREE TO SET UP / 5 STEPS)
Users can create a page and share photos, status updates, YouTube videos, & life events.
Great For:
- • Reputation management
- • Promoting events/products
- • Engaging with current customers
- • Attracting new customers
- • Sharing news about your business
LinkedIn
LinkedIn
LinkedIn
LinkedIn
(FREE TO SET UP / 10 STEPS)
LinkedIn
(FREE TO SET UP / 10 STEPS)
A gathering place for like-minded professionals to discuss trends, search jobs, & network.
Great For:
- • Professional networking
- • Creating job posts & hiring staff
- • Promoting your business
- • Reputation management
- • Sharing ideas with people in your industry
- • Lead generation
Twitter
Twitter
Twitter
Twitter
(Free To Set up / 3 Steps)
Twitter
(Free To Set up / 3 Steps)
Allows users to send 280 character updates. Fast way to engage with customers in real time.
Great For:
- • Sharing the latest business/industry news.
- • Attracting new customers
- • Interacting with current customers
- • Promotion specials
Yelp
Yelp
Yelp
Yelp
(Free To Set Up / 6 Steps)
Yelp
(Free To Set Up / 6 Steps)
Technically not a social media site, but instead a business review platform.
Great For:
- • Helps business profiles rank high in search results
- • Beauty, fitness & other local services
- • Food, drink, arts & entertainment businesses
- • Reputation management
Instagram
Instagram
Instagram
Instagram
(Free To Set Up / 3 Steps)
Instagram
(Free To Set Up / 3 Steps)
A mobile photo sharing app which lets users share on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr & Flickr.
Great For:
- • Sharing pictures
- • Restaurants & retail businesses
- • Providing "behind the scenes"
- • Sharing short video clips
- • Broadcasting company culture
Free Posting Tools
The following free online tools allow users to create & schedule posts for various social media platforms and provide marketing ideas & insights.
