{"id":6,"date":"2012-12-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-12-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/allthingssocialmedia\/6-steps-to-a-social-media-foundation\/"},"modified":"2012-12-21T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2012-12-21T00:00:00","slug":"6-steps-to-a-social-media-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/allthingssocialmedia\/6-steps-to-a-social-media-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Steps to a Social Media foundation."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wanted to take the time to share this info, we get asked over and over again what is a<br \/>\ngood start in using Social Media. Here is what we use for those who we instruct on getting started.<\/p>\n<p>Its very important that you take the steps to make this social media challenge easy. There is a way to tame the beast. What we are going to be doing on these social media outlets is simple. Start off by using 5 minutes a day, \u201cThe 5 minute challenge as we call it\u201d. Is take 5 minutes out of the day to post on these sites will be sharing with you.<\/p>\n<p>We are assuming you have a website or blog already, which when sharing on social media that we always lead people back to for more info. Side note, please make sure your website is updated as it should be and you blog has fresh content.<\/p>\n<p>We are going to start off with a business Facebook, that is a Facebook dedicated to business and business only. If you have a personal Facebook with your name that\u2019s great. What you want to do is create a fanpage, on this fanpage you can share your product or service info. You can share product knowledge as well as interact with your people who Liked the page. That\u2019s what we want people to do is like are page. That means that they will be the only one who sees whats going on with that fanpage. Your building your community, building your brand.<\/p>\n<p>Next we are doing a Twitter, share info on product or service. As well as deals and discounts. Again we are looking for engagement with those who have questions, comments or concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Then we have Linked In, for some people Linked In works great and for others it does not. So really depends on your product or service. Its good for making connections and networking online with professionals. Share info on product or service. As well as deals and discounts. Again we are looking for engagement with those who have questions, comments or concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Google+ now has more members the Linked In, keep that in mind. As well it about 75%-80% men, so keep that in mind as well.share info on product or service. As well as deals and discounts. Again we are looking for engagement with those who have questions, comments or concerns.<\/p>\n<p>You Tube, now that\u2019s cool. Video, video and more video helps spread the word about your product or service. Starting out lets do 5 videos, intro on company, main product and service, tell people about yourself. The maybe one on a top questions people continue to ask you. You know what your looking to do. Interact with people who interact with you.<\/p>\n<p>Also let me throw this in, use the Google Keyword tool. Just Google it and you will find it. This will help you get your top 10 keywords in order by number of people searched a month.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you share with your prospects and clients all of your social media pages.All os your social media pages should all be the same name.<\/p>\n<p>Name of company ex COOKS BAKERY. You want everything to look the same as much as possible.<\/p>\n<p>facebook.com\/cooksbakery<br \/>\nTwitter.com\/cooksbakery<br \/>\nLinked is your name<br \/>\nGoogle+ is a bunch of numbers. Your Google+ page should be close to name.<br \/>\nYoutube.com\/cooksbakery<\/p>\n<p>You get it, attempt to get as close to your name as possible. Depending on the length of your name you should always get it.<\/p>\n<p>1.Facebook Fanpage<br \/>\n2.Twitter<br \/>\n3.Linked In<br \/>\n4.Google +<br \/>\n5.You tube<\/p>\n<p>This is no means all that you can take advantage of. Start somewhere, if its only Facebook. A small step in the right direction is better then standing on the side lines. take the step, plan your step.<\/p>\n<p>Then go, go, go. Get in contact with me ASAP to get you started or to your next level.<\/p>\n<p>If you need help, we are here to assist you in Instruction of management.<br \/>\nJust wanted to share a lil info with you hope that helps. If you have any questions send via our fanpage,e mail, text or video you chose. fell free to comment, follow or ask questions on this blog. Thanks<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen desire dies, fear is born.\u201d \u2013 Baltasar Gracian<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fernando Young<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Social Media Instructor\/Manager.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 818-943-0147<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>fyoung@allthingssocialmedianetwork.com<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wanted to take the time to share this info, we get asked over and over again what is a good start in using Social Media. Here is what we use for those who we instruct on getting started. Its very important that you take the steps to make this social media challenge easy. 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