Social media has been here a long time. We tend to think it exploded in popularity with the introduction of Facebook, in 2004, internet communities have been around since the 1980s. Those of us who were using the internet in those early days remember things like Usenet or IRC (Internet Relay Chat), which we used to communicate with those exploring the net even before the days the web became so focused on graphics. Of course, these tools were not nearly as user-friendly as Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter, but they were ways for people and businesses to share information with a lot of people.
The Social Impact Driving the Auto Industry
social_carsAs more and more consumers are using social media to connect with brands, many automakers and auto loan providers are stepping up their investments in social media.
Social media provides an excellent platform for these companies to increase brand visibility, engage with consumers and build customer loyalty, and it has become an essential tool for business success in today’s consumer-oriented world.
Set Your eCommerce Site on Fire
Have you set your eCommerce site up for success? If you’re running an eCommerce site, naturally you want to maximize your sales and see your success grow year on year.
But with Business News Daily estimating that less than half of online stores are generating more than $25,000 a year, you might be wondering how you can do just that.
The Socializing of Medicine
Social media is everywhere. When you want to go out to dinner, you oftentimes check out your restaurant on social media. When you want to go to a new fitness class, you very well may take a look on social media.
So what about your medical needs? Should you use social media here?
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