Social Media for Business - 3rd Edition by Linda Coles (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Social Media for Business is the essential guide to navigating the social media maelstrom and effectively promoting your business online. You'll learn how to develop a simple marketing plan, use social media effectively and measure the results of your efforts as you turn contacts and followers into customers. This new third edition has been updated to reflect the expanding influence of Instagram, and includes Snapchat, Security, Social Influence and updated case studies that illustrate the rapid evolution of social media as a business tool. You'll learn about the recent changes to Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Pinterest and how to factor them into your strategy -- as well as when to decide to transition toward or away from any specific platform.

Social media can help you expand your networks, engage with your customers and help you grow your business, but not all platforms work for all businesses. The best results come from directed effort and stellar execution, and this book shows you how to make it happen from setup to sale.

• Learn where to focus your efforts for maximum gain
• Discover the newest platforms, their demographics and their potential
• Understand key changes that can affect the way you use major platforms
• Build an effective social media presence that translates into business

Not every business needs a Facebook page, but every business does need some sort of online presence -- and social media can be a high-impact, cost-effective way to reach thousands of potential customers. From building a profile to creating and curating content, Social Media for Business is packed with guidance every business owner needs.

From the Back Cover

EXPAND YOUR NETWORK, ENGAGE WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS

Social Media for Business is your quick and easy guide to mastering Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, podcasts and YouTube to add to your bottom line.

Social media expert Linda Coles will show you how to build a powerful marketing strategy using social media--from creating profile pages to amassing profit-driving followers and measuring your results. With a straightforward, up-to-date approach to growing a business through social media, this must-read guide will help you get it right the first time with best-practice tips, cautionary advice and inspiring stories of real-life triumphs.

YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS A CALCULATED ONLINE PRESENCE TO BE COMPETITIVE, AND IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START, THIS PRACTICAL GUIDEBOOK WILL ENABLE YOU TO:

• become fluent in the major social media platforms fast!
• write a purposeful marketing plan consistent across multiple platforms
• identify the right social media outlets for your organisation
• create high-quality content customised to reach your goals
• establish an effective social media presence and build your brand.

Social Media for Business is your turnkey solution to jumping into social media with the knowledge, tools and insight to write your own success story from scratch.

About the Author

LINDA COLES is a professional speaker, author and trainer in social media and building relationships. She is author of Marketing with Social Media, Start with Hello and Learn Marketing with Social Media in 7 Days.