The document discusses the importance of social media for businesses. It notes that over 3/4 of Americans will be online in 2012, with over 2/3 on social media. Facebook has over 800 million active users who spend on average 20 minutes per visit. 91% of American adults use social media each month. The document recommends that businesses find the best social media platform for their customers, integrate social media into their marketing, and create engaging content to build their audience and promote their brand.
3. In 2012, over ¾ of the U.S.’s
population will be online.
Over 114 million will be
mobile internet users, with
106.7 million Smartphone
users.
Almost 2/3 of web users will
be on social media.
4. There are over 800
million active
Facebook users.
Over 200 million of those were
added in 2011.
5. As the web’s most visited site,
Americans spend more time
on Facebook than any other
US website.
More than half of FB users log
in every day. The average
user has 130 friends and is
connected to 80 pages,
events, or groups.
6. It is said if you post at least
once every day, you will
reach at least 22% of their
fans a week.
The average FB user spends
20 minutes on their account
during each visit, logging on
3-4 times a week.
7. Over 80 % of all
Americans use social
networking.
8. 91% of American adults
access some sort of social
media each month.
98% of 18-24 year olds access
S.M. accounts monthly.
9. 1/5 users visit another S.M. site
after leaving one.
That is why it is important to integrate
SM with website and email.
40% access their social media
accounts through mobile
devices. 70% of updates are
made from a mobile device.
12. Social Media users are more
active offline
45% more likely to go on a
date.
47% more likely to spend
more on clothing, shoes, and
accessories.
53% of active social
networkers follow brands.
13. Why Small Businesses use
Social Media:
•Connecting with Customers
•Visibility
•Self-promotion
•Get News Out Quickly
14. 50% of Small Business
owners using social
media reported gaining
new customers through
their social media
usage.
15. However, 60% spend less
than $100 on social media,
and 74% don’t employ
anyone to manage their
social media marketing.
16. 51% of Facebook users
and 64% of Twitter users
are more likely to buy form
the brands they follow.
17. How can you
implement social
media?
Despite the hype, a majority of small
businesses haven’t used Social Media. This
is changing as the benefits become
clearer and results more obvious.
18. Find the medium for
your message.
•Where do your
customers visit?
•What do you want your
brand to be known for?
19.
20. How can you stand
out in the crowd?
Creatively integrate Social Media into
your marketing and ads.
Create a buzz about your business
and build your audience with
giveaways, pictures, videos…
Notes de l'éditeur
In 2012, over ¾ of the U.S.’s population will be online. Over 114 million will be mobile internet users, with 106.7 million Smartphone users. Almost 2/3 of web users will be on social media.
As the web’s most visited site, Americans spend more time on Facebook than any other US website. More than half of FB users log in every day. The average user has 130 friends and is connected to 80 pages, events, or groups. It is said if you post at least once every day, you will reach at least 22% of their fans a week. The average FB user spends 20 minutes on their account during each visit, logging on 3-4 times a week.
91% of American adults access some sort of social media each month. 98% of 18-24 year olds access S.M. accounts monthly. 1/5 users visit another S.M. site after leaving one. That is why it is important to integrate SM with website and email. 40% access their social media accounts through mobile devices. 70% of updates are made from a mobile device.
Americans spend around 13 hours a week online.
Social Media users are more active offline and have a greater influence on their peers. Engage your customers to be offline advocates.
However, 60% spend less than $100 on social media, and 74% don’t employ anyone to manage their social media marketing.
Despite the hype, a majority of small businesses haven’t used Social Media. This is changing as the benefits become clearer and results more obvious.
Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Google +, Blogs, and Pinterest.
While shopping, I took pictures of products, pinned them, and people, I have never met or heard of, re-pinned them.
Creatively integrate Social Media into your marketing and ads. Create a buzz about your business and build your audience with giveaways, pictures, videos…
Develop a tone and theme. Be authentic. Know it will take time… Remember to be approachable. They will share their opinions. Be ready to give helpful and informative feedback.