One step further: Engagement with Social Media

The phrase "Yes! I will!" might be echoing in your mind. Engagement defined as two people betrothed is not the topic for today (although a growing number of couples are meeting online). Social Media engagement between your company and your followers, friends, connections, etcetera is the topic. 

Now that you have set up your Facebook page, a Twitter account, and a LinkedIn page, encouraging meaningful interaction is the next crucial step to success. Do you want another "billboard" that potential customers hopefully see when they are on the internet or an interactive experience for your customers? Here's one way to engage your customers using a few social media tools:

Facebook: 

Start a conversation about a topic related to your company. From the "Discussions" tab (default for the page), click on the "Start New Topic" button. 

Twitter: 

Reply to followers who RT (re-tweet) your tweets. Example: @Follower Thanks for the RT! What was your favorite part of our blog we tweeted? One Step Further Engagement With Social Media

Blogging: 

At some point in the blog, ask your reader a question. You'll see it often at the end of blog. Example: A frugal blog about grocery shopping might ask- "How do you save money at the grocery store?" 

The goal of engagement is to ensure your customers continue to follow, "like", and connect to you. Why do you want that? Because you want your customers and potential customers to think of you when they have a need for your product or service and you accomplish that by keeping your brand in the front of their minds.

So here's our question to you: do you have a plan to take it one step further with your social media?

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