Slides from a presentation I gave to a group of business owners in Washington State.

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Social Media For Business

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Who is James Hills?

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Social Media Quiz Time:
The Fastest Growing Demographic
On Twitter is:
1. 13-18
2. 25-45
3. 55-64
http://www.fastcompany.com/3021749/work-smart/10-surprising-social-media-statistics-that-will-make-you-rethink-your-social-stra

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Social Media Quiz Time:
In 2013, Social Media Overtook what
Other “Internet Activity” and Became #1:
1. Reading Online News Stories
2. Email
3. Porn
http://www.fastcompany.com/3021749/work-smart/10-surprising-social-media-statistics-that-will-make-you-rethink-your-social-stra

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Social Media Quiz Time:
What Percentage of Facebook’s daily
active users are “Mobile Only”?
1. 25%
2. 48%
3. 65%
http://socialmediatoday.com/socialbarrel/1883521/facebook-says-48-percent-daily-active-users-and-49-percent-ad-revenue-come-mobi

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Social Media doesn’t Create
Brands …
It Reveals Them!

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Keys to Social Media Success:
1. Know your Audience
2. Be Honest and Open
3. Share Something Interesting
4. Update Regularly
5. Listen to your Audience
6. Build Relationships

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What Platforms Should I be On?
Go where your customers are:
1. Reviews
2. Content for Search & Engagement
3. Help Your Customers Shop Make their
lives Better.

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Your Website Should be the Centerpiece of Your Social Strategy
1. More than just “Follow Me” buttons.
2. Build Great Blog Content
3. Share that Content and Engage with
Customers

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A Blog is Your Most Important Social Media Platform!
Benefits of a Blog:
1. “YOU” own platform
2. Helps with SEO
3. Helps generate leads

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Managing Your Public Persona

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Responding to Critical Feedback Online – You Can Make Things Better!

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For More Information visit my website: http://aboutjameshills.com
Twitter:
@JamesHills
Mobile:
630-779-9302
Email:
james@aboutjameshills.com