Social Media Marketing Class - the final thought

     Going into Social Media class I expected to learn a few things about how Social Media is used for businesses and how they can get even more business. Never did I expected to learn all that I have in the class. I have learned that Social Media can be used for much more than just personal usage and that I can have control to what people see when they search for me. I must however understand the platforms and be involved in a few like:

• LinkedIn 
• has the ability to promote yourself in a completely professional aspect
• if done right, people will search for you
• can and if the time and effort is put into it will lead you to the career of your dreams  
• Google plus and the possibilities within
• all the platforms just within the google world 
• the ability to have circles, followers, organizations, and much much more
• this will perhaps be our future
• Twitter
• the platform with the least live expectancy to a post so you must make it count
• if done right, you can reach nearly all the followers you have
• great for promoting, short and sweet
• Pinterest
• one of the latest platforms that is up and coming and quickly gaining popularity
• can have followers
• can share pictures and things to do very quickly
• Youtube
• This platform it is said to be the future, people want to trust you, so, to do so they must see you
• own by google which makes google plus even better

     Coming out of the class I definitely have a different perspective on Social Media. I am totally on board with it and am willing to put the time and effort to create the person I want to be on the World Wide Web, to do so I must be active on all platforms; even if it is for timed sessions to keep on top of it. It will take time but the greatest asset of all that I have gained in this class is to take baby steps and to stick with it.

Social Media - more to it than you think.

  Social media is not just about you typing, reading, replying to comments, and getting news; it is also about getting some valuable information that you can use to promote your company, page, product, and even yourself. How can social media do this? you may ask, well, it is through analytics that you can get through most of your social media interaction. These include:

• Blogger
• Google analytics
• Circle count
• Twitter counter
• Manage flitter

     These websites are able to track the interaction that you are having with your audience, your followers and your circles. With these analytics you can then improve your webpages by promoting to a certain region, targeting a more specific audience that you are reaching, target potential new audience, and change your websites and Social Media plan to be successful. The power of "ANALYTICS" truly can help you improve and reach your goal.

Social Media Class keeps getting insteresting

     As we continue to dive into Social Media Marketing class I keep learning of the many possibilities that are out there in Social Media. In order to have a successful social media plan for yourself and or your company you must understand a few thing before you get started:

• Social Media takes time
• Start by taking baby steps into it
• Choose two platforms that you will focus on
• Set some time for each platform and stick to it

     Following these quick tips for your social media plan can get you a greater chance for success and less of a chance of leaving you feeling overwhelm and like you are not getting it. One thing is for certain though, one you have made the decision, STICK WITH IT! in order to reach your Social Media goal.