Social Media FAQ by Connie

Frequently Asked Questions - Social Media©

Q: I started a Facebook page and nothing happened. Does this really work?
A: All social media needs direction and specific goals. Just adding friends is not going to add value and help you with networking.

Q: I barely have time to answer my email - how am I going to find time to send Twitter updates?
A: A managed campaign for 30 or 60 days will create content, and distribute that content and draw people to you. After the campaign you can maintain and grow your connections with minimal effort.

Q: What’s the difference between Facebook and MySpace? My kids use these.
A: Facebook and MySpace operate on the same principle of networking through connecting your profile to other friend’s profiles. Both have over a 80 million people using the profiles. Facebook has more business profiles and groups. MySpace has more artistic profiles in the music and film industry. So it depends on who you want to network with.

Q: How do I use LinkedIn? I get requests all the time to add connections – what’s the benefit.
A: LinkedIn has turned out to be a great place for professional groups and individuals to connect. LinkedIn allows you to post more of an online resume. You can recommend people and they can recommend you. LinkedIn is terrific for those looking for employment.

Q: Is social media marketing expensive?
A: For pennies a day you can participate in social media marketing. But you do need a plan so you can measure your results. Right now Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn are all free along with hundreds of other social media outlets. So join and participate while it’s free.

Q: I’m a small business are there other small businesses have found good results with this kind of marketing?
A: The power of social media is that is allows small businesses to create content and participate just as much as large companies. Here is a link to a news story about small businesses that have used social media successfully.

http://tiny.cc/smbizsocialmedia

If you would like a free consultation on how social media can help you email connie@iconnie.com