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Using Social Media to your Advantage

By: 
Alex
Date: 
March 2nd, 2009

Digg, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Flickr, Tumblr...all of these social networks can be a little overwhelming. However, they are great tools for increasing your business' presence on the 'net. In today's world, to say that Internet presence is essential for success is an understatement. So how can you use social media in San Diego and beyond to better your business?

The first step in learning how to use social media, is to understand it. At its most basic level, social media refers to Internet-based tools used for sharing and discussing information. From a business point of view, social media is user-generated content, or consumer-generated media.

Essentially, social media is any and everything that involves social interaction on the Web. Mark Hopkins of Mashable.com, the largest blog focused exclusively on Web 2.0 and Social Networking news, accurately defines social media as a "collection of platforms for interaction and networking". All of the sites and networks out there are vehicles that can be used to spread your message. When someone posts on someone else's "wall" on Facebook, that is considered social media. When a blogger publishes a new post and someone leaves a comment, that is considered social media. When you update your Twitter account to let your followers know about the latest news at your company, you are using social media to your advantage.

By sending messages and interacting with consumers through social media, you can reach a wider audience, boost search engine rankings and improve your overall image. A great way to open the social media door is to start a blog. Blog about the latest news in your company, a new product, or even about your (amusing) day in the office. If your company is travel related, you could talk about local events or give useful travel tips. The goal is to provide your readers with information they can use and information that is interesting. Most of all, remember to be real and be personable - people can spot a product push ten miles away.

Other social networks, such as Facebook, should be used in a similar way to a blog. Provide consumers with knowledge about your product, impart interesting and useful information on your field of expertise, let people know about special offers or events and be available through comments and posts if anyone has a question. Keep in mind that social networks can also be used to connect with other people and businesses in related fields.

It really is that simple, albeit often time-consuming. Just get out into the Web playing field, sign up for a few accounts and start talking to people. The trick is to stay updated with all your blogs, Twitter updates and Myspace bulletins. Don't just post once and never return. Once you join, you are a member of a community that will only work if people participate. As with everything in life, you will only be as successful as the effort you put in.

Most importantly we believe that a strong social media plan will significantly increase your site's search engine optimization which brings you more site potentially more visitors and more business.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Search Engine Marketing (SEM)

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While the Internet offers many opportunities to capture markets, increase awareness of your business and foster strong relationships, none of this can be done without an effectively optimizing your Web site for the search engines. Search Engine Optimization Targets keywords, audience specific messages and sponsored advertisements to help ensure the right people are sent your way from the major search engines (Google Bing and Yahoo), right away.

We develop a specific media strategy that emphasizes, your offerings and connects you with buyers... To make you more money and bring you more clients!

If you want more info connect with us and we will make it even more simple.

To best support our clients Web sites being found by the search engines we have researched and implemented the best practices in the realms of:

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Services 

Research shows that nearly 80% of potential Web customers use search engines to find relevant content. Our expertise will help drive some of that traffic to you.

SEO is a cost-effective way to ensure your website can be easily found through search engines. We optimize your site’s potential by focusing on the keywords your target market uses when searching for your products and services. We’ll review as many relevant keywords as possible, determine their popularity and competition among search engines, then narrow down the list to the most effective targeted terms we can use to create keyword-rich content for search engines.

Sound like a lot of work? Well, it’s an investment with huge returns. While a picture may be worth a thousand words, on the Internet, even the coolest website wouldn’t be seen without the time and effort needed to fill it with appropriate keywords. Our goal is to get you top listings in the major search engines, so we’ll work with you every step of the way.

We’ll conduct a technical review of your site based on the short and long-term goals you have outlined. The architecture, content and layout of your website all work hand in hand to ensure a positive user experience. We’ll analyze all three for optimum utilization, presentation and reflection of your goals and image.

Don’t forget that you’ll be competing for space that’s highly sought after. Just like the top news stories appearing above the fold in today’s newspaper, when it comes to search engine results, you want to be one of the coveted top three listings. Location, location, location is the rule, and using targeted keywords is the way to secure the best spot. We’ll review and rank your existing terms by popularity, competition and density.

Our specialists know the ins and outs of Google, Yahoo and a variety of other widely used search engines. We’ll look at popular search terms being used for your products and services on each of these search engines. Not only will we focus directly on terms related to your products and services, but we’ll also look at what your competition is using as well. This combination of research is what will help us to generate our list of suggested targeted keywords.

Now that we’ve established the final list of keywords, it’s time to get technical. Industry standards are constantly changing, so we’ll stay on top of them to ensure we incorporate the best practices into your site. We’ll optimize your website by writing effective meta tags, developing keyword-rich copy and performing content enhancements and URL optimization – all the steps that make a difference in how you rank among search engines.
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Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Sevices 

What’s better than an award-winning website? One that reaches the people already searching for your kind of products and services.

The Internet, after all, is an inexpensive medium that delivers global reach, real-time feedback and instant access to millions of people. Don’t just use it to post cool graphics – make it a core part of your business strategy. At SGC, we know that creating a professional Web site is only a small part of maximizing online presence. An effective Search Engine Marketing strategy is the key to reaching the right audience, turning traffic into profit and ultimately securing long-term business success.

Our marketing specialists will work with you to develop an online marketing strategy to reach potential customers in San Diego and beyond. Unlike traditional advertising methods, online campaigns can be tracked, so you immediately know your return on investment. We will help generate traffic to your website through these core components of successful online marketing.
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Pay Per Click Management (PPC) 

Ever wonder how to calculate ROI on a print ad? With Cost-Per-Click (CPC) marketing, the results are completely track-able, so your investment is never in question. Because you pay only when someone clicks on your sponsored listing, CPC marketing is a cost-effective way to drive and measure traffic to your website. Your ad will appear when someone searches with the keyword you specify, so the audience will not only be pre-qualified, but already actively searching for your products or services.

From simple text ads on search engine result pages to cutting-edge media ads on industry-specific sites, CPC marketing allows you the flexibility to work within your budget and messaging needs. You determine your budget, the amount you’re willing to pay for targeted keywords, and you can even modify your ads based on the responses you get. Not only do you get in front of active prospects, but you know how well your ad is doing by measuring the number of prospects that click through to your site. One click-thru may cost you $1, but it could result in your biggest sale of the day.

As with SEO, our team of experts will help you determine the competition and cost for targeted keywords, as well as the best text and graphics to use for your ads. We’ll also work with you to monitor results and modify campaigns. With an effective CPC campaign, you can gain exposure for your website and reach the right people at just the right time.

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Social Media Services 

Connecting with site visitors through online channels is a key component of building a well rounded online marketing presence. The interaction amongst site visitors and your business is key to building both trust and brand recognition. This is something that requires both time and effort. We can help you to ensure that the time and effort being put forth is directly on target with your long term goals.
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Email Marketing with eConnect 

Our eConnect email marketing software is a powerful email marketing system designed to fit all of your online communication needs. It is equipped with automated tools for ease of use, multiple list capability for customized messages, and measurement tools to track the success of your campaigns, it is the perfect solution for an easy and affordable way to send an effective, eye catching email campaign.
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