10 Years of Social Media and Going Strong

Six social media sites businesses should look into for sharing tips, building relationships and your brand.

Has it really been 10 years since the advent of social media? Its push in the business world keeps growing and growing. Below are some of the most common ones people use:

1. Facebook – There are many people now using Facebook for business. This might be one of the most important platforms that businesses should use but many don’t properly use it. Facebook provides analytics to every business page for free and you can easily track your posts. Providing tips and sharing helps build relationships and your brand.
2. Twitter – This is another important platform to use. It serves as an up-to-date resource for everything you want/need to know. Also, with a simple search of a hashtag or keyword you can find specific information about different topics/discussions from everyone around the world.
3. LinkedIn – This platform is important for business-to-business interactions. You can find jobs, post jobs, create business themed groups, plus more. This platform is important for businesses that deal with lots of business to business interactions.
4. Pinterest – This platform is one businesses have recently grown to use. Here, you can post different photos, ideas, projects, websites, and other information to boards you can share with your followers. This is great for the creative types.
5. Instagram – People use this forum as another way to post pictures from your company. It can be used to to enhance your customers’ experience and grow connections with them.
6. Tumblr – A social blog. Post your blogs and your followers can reblog and spread your word to their followers. It is similar to both Facebook and Twitter.

So, 10 years and growing strong, and social media isn’t going away. What are your favorite platforms to use to grow your brand and relationships for business? We look forward to hearing from you.

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