The launch of Facebook Timeline has been a controversial one, as many users have resisted the “forced” compliance with the new layout. But for business owners, Facebook Timeline may actually be a positive change for the way their brands are promoted. Consider the following ideas for using Facebook Timeline for business pages.
So, you signed up on Google+…what now? You may be ready for some Google Plus tips and shortcuts. Here are the latest I have discovered.
Google is constantly adding new services in an attempt to compete with emerging technologies, and social networking is no exception. Now, the search engine giant is rolling out Google+1 (also known as Google Plus), which aims to give the most significant social networking tool for businesses – the Facebook “Like” button – a serious run for it’s money. If you haven’t yet tried Google Plus, now may be the time to do so.
It’s no secret that today’s business owners are always looking for new ways to manage costs. Often, a company’s marketing/advertising budget is the first to feel the strain. Fortunately, there is a practical – and, practically free – way to scale back on marketing costs, and it reaches a far wider audience than traditional advertising methods. What is it? Social networking!
1-800-Flowers.com has become one of the first e-tailers to open a storefront on the social media monster Facebook. Now any Facebook user can browse and purchase from 1-800-Flowers Facebook page and if you become a “fan” of the page you receive secret discount codes. All of this allows Facebook users to do all of their flower shopping without leaving Facebook.