Everyone seems to be using Facebook to connect with old friends, but do you realize what this huge network could mean for your business? In the past 3 years, Facebook has surged past MySpace to become our preferred online hangout.
Facebook announced recently that they had passed 350 million members, making Facebook the third-largest country in the world, if it was a country.
Sure, Facebook is strong around the world (Canada has the highest penetration rate), but nearly 1/3 of all Facebookers are here in the U.S. You may have heard of a TV show called American Idol. On a good night, it averages 20 million viewers. Facebook has 100 million American members.
Average Facebook User Spends 55 Minutes Per Day
Perhaps the least powerful, but most prevalent, flavor of Facebook Connect is Facebook Fan Box, a simple tool for enabling your website visitors, YouTube video watchers, or email newsletter recipients to become a fan of your brand—without even having to go to Facebook.
Facebook is now making most content available publicly, unless you tell them not to via your privacy settings. Twitter opened their data stream to anyone (not just big developers). Google and Bing are incorporating this data into search results, in real time.
Facebook may not be the ideal environment for every social media initiative, but its huge size forces you to at least consider participating—regardless of what type of business you run.
Facebook announced recently that they had passed 350 million members, making Facebook the third-largest country in the world, if it was a country.
Sure, Facebook is strong around the world (Canada has the highest penetration rate), but nearly 1/3 of all Facebookers are here in the U.S. You may have heard of a TV show called American Idol. On a good night, it averages 20 million viewers. Facebook has 100 million American members.
Average Facebook User Spends 55 Minutes Per Day
Perhaps the least powerful, but most prevalent, flavor of Facebook Connect is Facebook Fan Box, a simple tool for enabling your website visitors, YouTube video watchers, or email newsletter recipients to become a fan of your brand—without even having to go to Facebook.
Facebook is now making most content available publicly, unless you tell them not to via your privacy settings. Twitter opened their data stream to anyone (not just big developers). Google and Bing are incorporating this data into search results, in real time.
Facebook may not be the ideal environment for every social media initiative, but its huge size forces you to at least consider participating—regardless of what type of business you run.
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Yahoo has bolstered its efforts in the field of contextual search by integrating Yelp content alongside its search and maps products.
Content from Yelp, including reviews, business information and pictures, will be prominently displayed, particularly when users search for local businesses.
Content from Yelp, including reviews, business information and pictures, will be prominently displayed, particularly when users search for local businesses.
Instagram has been a good social tool for creative businesses who have utilized the app to promote their upcoming products and engage with their followers. It was a huge step when the function to upload your own videos was released, many companies jumped on board quick. This week the App rolled out ads on Instagram! As you will notice, these ads show up naturally in your stream as any of your friends images. A handful of brands are working with Instagram at the moment, taking their time to best cater your interest.
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