Comments on: Should You Jump Into Social Networks to Promote Your Business? http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/ Search Engine Marketing Blog Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:04:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kudos http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-166060 Kudos Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:18:30 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-166060 I realize this is an old post - but it's amazing to me to go back even as far as 2008 and see how much things have changed since then. It's not a question of "Should" anymore, it's a question of "WHEN?". The fact is, your target market IS on social networks somewhere. An appropriate strategy and approach is all that's missing - and the determination to do it. I realize this is an old post – but it’s amazing to me to go back even as far as 2008 and see how much things have changed since then. It’s not a question of “Should” anymore, it’s a question of “WHEN?”. The fact is, your target market IS on social networks somewhere. An appropriate strategy and approach is all that’s missing – and the determination to do it.

]]> By: Angelique http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-125114 Angelique Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:01:31 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-125114 Social Networks has changed how customers connect with companies and how companies deliver results based on the users’ needs and how users interact with each other. Even so, there are still some companies who continue to advertise their business using the old system. Maybe becuase, social media has no specific advantages. Social media generally catches the attention of most people; utilization and connection totally relies in the user who decided to do so. If your efforts are that not enticing or does not have the appealing charm it will not be successful and that what makes it more challenging. Social Networks has changed how customers connect with companies and how companies deliver results based on the users’ needs and how users interact with each other. Even so, there are still some companies who continue to advertise their business using the old system. Maybe becuase, social media has no specific advantages. Social media generally catches the attention of most people; utilization and connection totally relies in the user who decided to do so. If your efforts are that not enticing or does not have the appealing charm it will not be successful and that what makes it more challenging.

]]> By: KPO http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-106222 KPO Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:03:30 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-106222 Handling your business cards for the purpose of promoting business and improving social networking is the thing of the past. With internet taking place for all types of businesses, people nowadays rely on social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and LinkedIn to promote their business and brands. The interesting fact is that these sites are an excellent tool for promoting your products and reaching out to wide audience as these are free to use, are available throughout the world and also lets you tell the world about your business quickly, easily, and effectively. Julienne Handling your business cards for the purpose of promoting business and improving social networking is the thing of the past. With internet taking place for all types of businesses, people nowadays rely on social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and LinkedIn to promote their business and brands. The interesting fact is that these sites are an excellent tool for promoting your products and reaching out to wide audience as these are free to use, are available throughout the world and also lets you tell the world about your business quickly, easily, and effectively.

Julienne

]]> By: Kevin Tan http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-106075 Kevin Tan Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:12:07 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-106075 Jennifer I totally agree with the drawbacks of social media. I always try to stress to people it's not just "networking" but "network marketing." It's a powerful tool but you have to be extremely focused. Jennifer I totally agree with the drawbacks of social media. I always try to stress to people it’s not just “networking” but “network marketing.” It’s a powerful tool but you have to be extremely focused.

]]> By: seo updates http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-95809 seo updates Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:03:19 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-95809 In this article there are sufficient information about social networks and you also provide pros & cons. thanks for share In this article there are sufficient information about social networks and you also provide pros & cons.
thanks for share

]]> By: Social Network Software http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-91764 Social Network Software Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:51:36 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-91764 "There are now thousands of social networks that cater to a whole variety of subjects. These smaller, focused sites allow users to connect with like-minded people and give advertisers targeted demographics." Very well said, there is also the benefit or reduced market research costs for business that create their own custom social networking sites. By allowing your target market to gather and interact directly with your business you can test marketing ideas while creating a closer relationship with your audience. “There are now thousands of social networks that cater to a whole variety of subjects. These smaller, focused sites allow users to connect with like-minded people and give advertisers targeted demographics.”

Very well said, there is also the benefit or reduced market research costs for business that create their own custom social networking sites. By allowing your target market to gather and interact directly with your business you can test marketing ideas while creating a closer relationship with your audience.

]]> By: Cambridge Who's Who http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-91375 Cambridge Who's Who Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:23:14 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-91375 This is a great article Social networking is a great way to increase traffic to your business. The author is correct. There are a lot of benefits to using social networking, however if you do it incorrectly there are also some problems. If you own a business you should definitely take a look at a networking site. This is a great article Social networking is a great way to increase traffic to your business. The author is correct. There are a lot of benefits to using social networking, however if you do it incorrectly there are also some problems. If you own a business you should definitely take a look at a networking site.

]]> By: barbie oyunlari http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-91200 barbie oyunlari Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:22:27 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-91200 I completely agree with the section Problems with Social Networking! 1. Spot on with this point, it’s a very easy trap to fall into due to the addictiveness of these sites. 2. I’ve experienced this point myself on twitter. You begin with twittering about SEO and interacting with other SEO’s then all of a sudden you start posting the football score or that your kettle has just boiled! Good post! I completely agree with the section Problems with Social Networking!

1. Spot on with this point, it’s a very easy trap to fall into due to the addictiveness of these sites.

2. I’ve experienced this point myself on twitter. You begin with twittering about SEO and interacting with other SEO’s then all of a sudden you start posting the football score or that your kettle has just boiled!

Good post!

]]> By: Blogger http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-90143 Blogger Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:21:04 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-90143 Yes social networking is good especially if one is connected with many members interested with what you have to say or offer. And with this you can easily convert these people into traffic to your site. Also lets not forget about social bookmarking because this is a power traffic gaining strategy. Yes social networking is good especially if one is connected with many members interested with what you have to say or offer. And with this you can easily convert these people into traffic to your site.

Also lets not forget about social bookmarking because this is a power traffic gaining strategy.

]]> By: Neil http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-86940 Neil Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:16:06 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-86940 The two BIG boys (Facebook & Twitter) are fine and dandy for general social networking, but like others have implied, a more targeted Ning network or Forum is more appealing to me and that's where most of "strong" relationships come from and where I discuss their <a href="http://www.ferreemoney.com" rel="nofollow">Social Media</a> techniques and strategies The two BIG boys (Facebook & Twitter) are fine and dandy for general social networking, but like others have implied, a more targeted Ning network or Forum is more appealing to me and that’s where most of “strong” relationships come from and where I discuss their Social Media techniques and strategies

]]> By: Fairepartoo http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-84719 Fairepartoo Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:30:20 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-84719 You're definetely right about many points! Social Networks are clearly useful to generate a buzz, to develop potential prospects and to increase quickly and economically our customer's network! You’re definetely right about many points! Social Networks are clearly useful to generate a buzz, to develop potential prospects and to increase quickly and economically our customer’s network!

]]> By: Dave Davis http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-84459 Dave Davis Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:51:04 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-84459 Self Improvement Tips Guy, I couldn't agree more. It's a fantastic site/tool and an essential part of the mix. Have not read crush it yet but it's on my Amazon wishlist, so fingers crossed this Xmas ;) Self Improvement Tips Guy, I couldn’t agree more. It’s a fantastic site/tool and an essential part of the mix.

Have not read crush it yet but it’s on my Amazon wishlist, so fingers crossed this Xmas ;)

]]> By: Self Improvement Tips Guy http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-84457 Self Improvement Tips Guy Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:29:46 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-84457 I am finding that LinkedIn is a great source of networking conatacts and traffic. Gary Vaynerchuk goes into this topic at great length in his new book 'Crush It'. Really changed my view of the power of social networking. I am finding that LinkedIn is a great source of networking conatacts and traffic. Gary Vaynerchuk goes into this topic at great length in his new book ‘Crush It’. Really changed my view of the power of social networking.

]]> By: kmgtrex http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-83354 kmgtrex Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:13:03 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-83354 Twitter is a fantastic tool if used properly and not as a spam blaster. As stated by others, the power of these social networks needs to be tempered by a careful eye on the time spent, or the ROI goes right out the window. Twitter is a fantastic tool if used properly and not as a spam blaster. As stated by others, the power of these social networks needs to be tempered by a careful eye on the time spent, or the ROI goes right out the window.

]]> By: Ali http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-83222 Ali Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:25:14 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-83222 In addition twitter is not so bad a tool - when you know how to effectively use it. In addition twitter is not so bad a tool – when you know how to effectively use it.

]]> By: Jamie Welsh http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-79534 Jamie Welsh Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:12:02 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-79534 Why not? Social network is also the same with the actual promoting of a business, except it's done online. Since the majority of the world population is also online, it gives a wider audience for your business to get promoted. Plus, it's time saving and most especially cost efficient. Why not? Social network is also the same with the actual promoting of a business, except it’s done online. Since the majority of the world population is also online, it gives a wider audience for your business to get promoted. Plus, it’s time saving and most especially cost efficient.

]]> By: Eric Rudolf http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-70909 Eric Rudolf Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:22:07 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-70909 The revenue-generating possibilities of Social Networking were, as you hint at in your article, completely overblown--and now, executives and marketing people are finally coming back down to earth. Social Networking was never meant to be a profit center, but rather a community building tool, and a way to dissemenate information to customers and potential customers. Nice work. The revenue-generating possibilities of Social Networking were, as you hint at in your article, completely overblown–and now, executives and marketing people are finally coming back down to earth. Social Networking was never meant to be a profit center, but rather a community building tool, and a way to dissemenate information to customers and potential customers. Nice work.

]]> By: kira kira http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-70580 kira kira Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:47:23 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-70580 With the Internet being a money-spinner, people explore the different ways to expand online business. There is a versatile website providing valuable suggestions on how to increase business opportunities through social networking. With the Internet being a money-spinner, people explore the different ways to expand online business. There is a versatile website providing valuable suggestions on how to increase business opportunities through social networking.

]]> By: Textbox http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-64559 Textbox Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:30:12 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-64559 Most companies understand that social networks are an untapped potential of new customers. It becomes a matter of how to market to these people without them feeling like they are being marketed to. Most companies understand that social networks are an untapped potential of new customers. It becomes a matter of how to market to these people without them feeling like they are being marketed to.

]]> By: Quality Website Design http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-63832 Quality Website Design Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:16:19 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-63832 This is very great post.Now a days social network is very good site for website promotion.It increase traffic very speedy. This is very great post.Now a days social network is very good site for website promotion.It increase traffic very speedy.

]]> By: Robert Maxim Websites http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-63759 Robert Maxim Websites Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:25:27 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-63759 Be careful you don't equate "traffic" with "customers". You can spend a huge amount of your valuable time generating traffic that provides no material benefit. Like any marketing effort know who your target audience is and where they can be reached. Be careful you don’t equate “traffic” with “customers”. You can spend a huge amount of your valuable time generating traffic that provides no material benefit. Like any marketing effort know who your target audience is and where they can be reached.

]]> By: ScoopBucket.com http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-63609 ScoopBucket.com Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:52:17 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-63609 To answer Joe above... I have a Wordpress plugin that automatically posts the title of my blog post along with a link to it on Twitter. It is called wp-to-twitter. I find it generates a large amount of traffic and over time as you get hundreds of followers it increases into massive amounts. To answer Joe above… I have a WordPress plugin that automatically posts the title of my blog post along with a link to it on Twitter. It is called wp-to-twitter. I find it generates a large amount of traffic and over time as you get hundreds of followers it increases into massive amounts.

]]> By: Clayton Shumway http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-62975 Clayton Shumway Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:50:50 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-62975 It's true that there are so many different ways to promote your business...who will be the first to make a program to manage them all? For example, a dashboard to manage my facebook, myspace, twitter, digg, blogs... Is this what Google Wave is all about? It’s true that there are so many different ways to promote your business…who will be the first to make a program to manage them all? For example, a dashboard to manage my facebook, myspace, twitter, digg, blogs…
Is this what Google Wave is all about?

]]> By: Toronto SEO http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-59388 Toronto SEO Wed, 13 May 2009 19:06:49 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-59388 I use twitter and I have to say i find it pretty powerful if you use the right tools and the power of search.twitter.com is just remarkable I use twitter and I have to say i find it pretty powerful if you use the right tools and the power of search.twitter.com is just remarkable

]]> By: Mark Ress http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-58591 Mark Ress Tue, 05 May 2009 11:04:49 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-58591 Despite some public cynicism about social media marketing, companies have been quick to embrace the potential of this new medium. As with anything, there is a learning curve but an increasing number of companies are seeing plenty of opportunities in the social media marketing universe. Despite some public cynicism about social media marketing, companies have been quick to embrace the potential of this new medium. As with anything, there is a learning curve but an increasing number of companies are seeing plenty of opportunities in the social media marketing universe.

]]> By: Link Builder http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-57625 Link Builder Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:38:38 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-57625 I definitely agree with your comments. I DO believe there is value in social networking with these various ’social’ sites; however, I definitely agree that they are time consuming. These sites can be very ‘distracting’ on your main purpose or bottom line if not done properly. I definitely agree with your comments. I DO believe there is value in social networking with these various ’social’ sites; however, I definitely agree that they are time consuming. These sites can be very ‘distracting’ on your main purpose or bottom line if not done properly.

]]> By: Celeb News http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-54256 Celeb News Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:50:10 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-54256 Social Networking can only get you so far in my opinion - unless you go viral that is. I personally love using Youtube for extra views. One of my videos has over 100,000 views. Anyway, Youtube and Google is where it's at in my opinion. Social Networking can only get you so far in my opinion – unless you go viral that is. I personally love using Youtube for extra views. One of my videos has over 100,000 views. Anyway, Youtube and Google is where it’s at in my opinion.

]]> By: Research Papers http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-53543 Research Papers Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:51:24 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-53543 I totally agree with the writer. but i think for entertainment sites like ringtone download, celebrity wallpapers etc. social media marketing is the best idea. but for other sites you should consider the factors mentioned in this post. I totally agree with the writer. but i think for entertainment sites like ringtone download, celebrity wallpapers etc. social media marketing is the best idea. but for other sites you should consider the factors mentioned in this post.

]]> By: LOCC - Tha Most Gangsta http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-52322 LOCC - Tha Most Gangsta Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:15:05 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-52322 Once you've determined your business is ready to dive into social media, you'll need a jump-start into the digital age and social networking with the wide. Once you’ve determined your business is ready to dive into social media, you’ll need a jump-start into the digital age and social networking with the wide.

]]> By: Joseph Timothy http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/should-you-jump-into-social-networks-to-promote-your-business/#comment-52034 Joseph Timothy Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:42:13 +0000 http://www.redflymarketing.com/?p=285#comment-52034 Ya! it is nice topic to discuss. People are using social networking sited for their online marketing for their products and companies. I don't think it is right, it should be spam. Ya! it is nice topic to discuss. People are using social networking sited for their online marketing for their products and companies. I don’t think it is right, it should be spam.

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