Today's social media marketing gives you the opportunity to reach out to your customers and build them into a community of loyal brand advocates. 

 

Over the past few years, social media marketing has moved from the fringes to become a solid strategy for business promotion.

• 97 percent of businesses use social media to market themselves. 

• 86 percent feel social media is an important part of their marketing efforts.

• 62 percent of businesses spend 6 hours or more each week on social media marketing. 

• 17 percent spend more than 20 hours each week!

• Approximately 46 percent of online users count on social media when making a purchase decision.

 

The Benefits of Social Media Marketing 

 

Social media marketing is widely useful for promoting your business, but it brings a variety of benefits to the table that surpasses the standard marketing goals.

 

According to a survey of over 3,000 businesses, social media marketing can: 

• Increase business/brand exposure,

• Increase website traffic, 

• Provide marketplace insight, 

• Develop brand-loyal fans, Generate leads, 

• Improve search rankings, Grow business partnerships, Reduce marketing expenses & Improve sales