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The right way to introduce your business using social media

October 28, 2012 by Melissa Harrison
Filed Under: Tips and How To's

introducing your business on social media

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I just read an article in Inc. magazine about the right (and wrong) ways to introduce yourself when you meet someone new. The piece reminded me of the advice that I give to business owners and companies looking to get into social media:

“Picture yourself at a cocktail party. If you’re going to be ‘that guy’ that broadcasts about yourself, your position and how much money you make, no one is going to talk to you. If you ask questions and let others in and give them the chance to lead the conversation, you’ll most likely make a new friend (and maybe get a number to take home).”

Getting started or “introducing” your business to others by using social media is really no different than what you would do when you meet someone new. And so, just as Inc.’s piece, we should all keep the following three items in mind:

Keep it short.

There’s a reason you can only text or tweet 140 characters. Your customers and clients want short and snappy information. You don’t want to sift through drawn-out introductions, information and text and neither does your audience. Keep your social media updates and posts short and sweet. As your customers are drawn in, they will then lead the conversation into natural conversation, feedback and comments along the way.

Focus on others.

It’s all about your customers–whether we’re talking sales, services or social media channels. Keep your social media interactions focused on what your customers want. What interests them? Ask questions and respond when they answer. Leave the push marketing and crazy sales tactics out of it. Show genuine interest in your audience and they will do the same for you. Connections come from listening.

Understand context.

Think about your audience using each social media channel you’re a part of. Those who are on Twitter vs. Facebook vs. Pinterest choose those channels for different reasons. What might be cool on Twitter (ahem, hashtags) really doesn’t work across the board. Likewise, just as it’s not necessary to blurt out your job title during a casual night out with friends, it’s also not necessary to be authoritative and stiff online. Keep it relevant. Keep it breezy.

Social media is meant to be fun and entertaining. Yes, it can be a great tool for business, but keep it light and natural. Don’t force the conversation and always keep your audience a key part of what you’re doing online; let them lead the way. You may end up with a whole new circle of friends and business leads you would have otherwise never have met!

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Melissa Harrison

About Melissa Harrison

Melissa Harrison is CEO of Allee Creative. Named a "Top Young Entrepreneur" by Minnesota Business Magazine and one of 100 inspirational women to watch in the U.S. by the Inspirational Woman Project, Melissa brings over 15 years of strategic marketing experience to her clients. She loves coffee, good books and spending time with her husband and four children.

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  1. Flo says

    August 6, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    I like the way you think, simple. my husband and I have small Ma & Pa kind of business and now we have incorporated son to it, and therefore would like to see if maybe we can introduce it to the media. we appreciate any suggestions you may have thank you

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    • Melissa HarrisonMelissa Harrison says

      August 6, 2013 at 5:27 pm

      Thanks for your note, Flo. I’d be happy to chat about this if you’re interested. Please email: melissa [at] alleecreative [dot] com and we can talk!

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