Social Media has become the biggest thing when discussing Social Media Explained in business and personal communication, with almost no cost to the user.
It has made it easier for people to engage conversation, listen to what others have to say, interact and collaborate with each other.
However, as the different ways to communicate have increased, so has the confusion on how to effectively use the media to gain prospects for your business, and turn them into new customers.
It has become a labor intensive project for the small makeup business person who is looking to get started, or to even increase their business, monitor, track and even manage the whole process.
Social Media helps to streamline how you listen to and participate in relevant conversations that take place within your business community.
They also help you monitor what people are saying about you and your business.
This process can be automated by delivering inbound and outgoing messages using various social media solutions simultaneously, helping you to ramp up communication,and interaction, across several social networking platforms, helping to elevate your presence within your area of expertise.
Social Media Marketing solutions can also help you to integrate your social networking activities with your other Makeup marketing programs. These other marketing programs can include, but is not limited to, websites, SEO marketing campaigns, contact management, your own ezine, in-person parties, fundraisers, one-on-one consultations, and much more.
If you are asking yourself at this point- “Why Should I Care” about all of this Social Media stuff?
Let me explain why you should care, and to seriously think about starting now, implementing at least one Social Media Solution, such as a Wordpress Blog, into your Home Makeup Business.
I am sure that you are familiar with “Word-Of-Mouth” marketing.
Traditionally, businesses rely on referrals from word-of-mouth from friends, customers, and other business relationships.
Social media networking works in much the same way as offline word-of-mouth, only faster. It’s like word-of-mouth on steroids - lighting speed.
As you grow your makeup business, it is vital that you join into an online community and become involved in conversations within a Social Media atmosphere, such as Blogging, Facebook and Twitter.
Doing just a few of these activities, will help to increase your Brand, and help develop a personal relationship with your customer base.
If you haven't launched a Social Media strategy yet, you still need to keep a pulse on the social landscape of what people are saying in your industry, and about your competitors.
By representing yourself and your Brand in a positive way, you will build credibility about your expertise, and build customer loyalty and future referrals much more quickly than trying to go it alone offline, one on one.
Doing Social Media right can help you better understand your customer and what they want. It does take a lot of time and energy to execute and maintain all of this. Just to set up the basics such as:
Yes this takes time, as we discuss Social Media Explained, but consider how you will be able to grow your business and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Think Long term, not short term - websites, email marketing, etc.
If you are telling yourself - “I Need Help Getting Started” - Lets talk.
or email me: jodie@jodiemichelle.com
I can help you get the basics going and get you on the right track in your Beauty Business.
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