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Twitter: A Powerful Business Tool
Twitter has a powerful online presence that simply cannot be denied and businesses are taking on this social media site as a way to network with other businesses and even make sales. Twitter is an extremely useful tool for promoting your company's image as well, however you must be careful as to what you post on your business' Twitter, as it will be seen by all of your followers. You might wonder why your business should use Twitter and if you are using it, what are the best reasons for using it? This blog will outline a few of the main reasons we use Twitter and why you should too! (Feel free to follow KaTom on Twitter!)
1. Twitter Engages Customers
Twitter allows you to post information about your business and / or products. When you post this type of information and customers see it, they will often chat with you via Twitter about your products. When you engage customers in Twitter chats, they see a more human side of your company.
2. Twitter is a Great Networking Tool
Twitter's reach is unlimited. This superb social networking tool allows you to reach customers and other companies that you might otherwise never get the opportunity to work with.
3. Twitter Refines Your Company
When you participate actively in twitter, you can create the type of online personality that best represents your company. You can slowly develop trust and camaraderie with your fellow tweeters that will prove more effective than simply having a website with no voice.
4. Twitter Allows You to Stay on Top of the Market
Twitter lets you know what everyone is saying about your company with the handy search feature. You can set up search to show you every time someone mentions your company or search terms related to your company.
5. Twitter is Real-Time Promotion
The real-time updates on Twitter allow your fellow tweeters to know exactly what you want them to hear at all times. Twitter is a great way to get responses for questions or concerns and also allows you to announce specials that might interest your followers.
6. Twitter Puts You in "The-Know"
If your business uses Twitter, it allows fellow "tweets" to see that your business is "with-it." Twitter is a popular social media outlet that lets customers know you are not afraid to branch out and take a chance with other forms of advertising.
7. Everyone Tweets!
Lots of businesses (not to mention CEOs) are on Twitter. Everyone seems to have a Twitter these days, which will allow your business to grow exponentially. From small companies like the hamburger place on the end of the road to well-known companies like Subway and KFC. Everyone is Tweeting...you should too!
