Platform Overload (INFOGRAPHIC)
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FOLLOW THESE 5 STEPS TO SOCIAL MEDIA ENLIGHTENMENT
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Online surveys
Email polls
Verbal asks
Stay on top of these platform capabilities and trends:
1 Center on the sites your target market uses most
Balance social media capabilities with available resources
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Ask
Age
Gender
Income
Education
Use demographics
Your company name
Your product lines
Your competitors
Explore company mentions
on social media
Pinterest®
Highly visual and great for brands with
stunning photos or videos.
Twitter®
Short, text-like posts are best for companies looking for real-time engagement.
Think breaking news, updates or announcements.
Facebook®
Businesses looking to build relationships may choose this platform to give customers
a back-stage pass to the people behind
the logo.
LinkedIn®
Good fit for organizations looking to forge
connections, engage in group discussions and showcase expertise.
YouTube®
Best for companies looking to share how-to videos,
product or service demos, or new and unusual
product features.
Take a closer look at these platforms and their uses.
3 Be mindful when choosing your platform
LargeFacebookTwitter
LinkedInGoogle+®
Discover more about various-sized platforms.
Small Tumblr®
StumbleUpon® Reddit®
MediumPinterest
Instagram®
YouTubeFoursquare®
Yelp®
Niche Shared interestIndustry-related
4 Be aware of the presence of large, medium, small and niche platforms
5 Become a social media guru
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ACHIEVE SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS ENLIGHTENMENT
WITH THESE EASY STEPS.
Content rules
Be relevant to ensure your content
gets seen
Live streaming
Demand for live interaction is on
the rise
Changing social interaction
One-sided conversations
Customer service messaging
PersonalizationCustomized
content
Social media apps
In-app search functions
Embedded content
Personal digital assistants
Follow the link for more on becoming a social media master.
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� Schedules
Staffing
� Budget
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Follow the link for more on balancing capabilities with resources.
Take a deep breath!
HOW TO BE ONE WITH SOCIAL MEDIA
BEING PRESENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA CAN PROVIDE:
PLATFORM OVERLOAD
Legitimacy
Sustainability
Overload!
Opportunity for
engagement
Learn more about social media for business.
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