It is a well-known fact that in order to have a strong reputation, high customer satisfaction, and a steady flow of new customers, you must always put your customer first. In most industries, customer service is the key to finding success.
Today, we are living in a fast paced environment with high demands and an abundance of technology, which is why it is important to focus on reaching out to your customers and clients through social media. The main benefit of this is that it allows you to interact directly and immediately with anyone you choose. It is also very cost effective, it allows you to drive traffic directly to your website or to other social media accounts and helps you to establish branding. This will help you and your company gain recognition, reputation, and credibility.
1. TRUST In order to take full advantage of these benefits, one should recognize that the most crucial element of this equation is crucial to the success of your campaigns.
2. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP A company must show its customers that they have “thought leadership”, which means that you are recognized by others as having advanced and innovative ideas.
3. TRANSPARENCY Additionally, being transparent and honest is extremely important. Social media is naturally very open, and therefore your company should be as well; this even includes any negatives that might arise within your entity.
4. ACCOUNTABILITY If there is a public problem within your company, you should accept accountability for it. This shows potential customers or clients that you are responsible problem-solvers.
5. ATTENTIVE COMMUNICATION Aligned with society’s fast-paced lifestyle, we expect rapid and attentive communication. This can mean that if a customer asks a question or needs to resolve an issue, it must be attended to within twenty four hours.
6. ENGAGEMENT Lastly, if you are running a social media account – or even a website – it is extremely important to keep your followers, viewers, etc. engaged. Finding a balance between both the amount and the frequency of information and campaigns is key to retaining followers. If those following you are bored, annoyed, or uninterested, you will likely lose that prospect for good.
These six (6) key elements of starting and maintaining any form of social media account are crucial to the success of your campaigns. It will allow you to build a social media dialogue and reputation that will lead to trusting relationships – thus helping you gain many more customers.
It is said that Social Media is the new Search Engine, I would add its is also the most cost effective form of advertising. In today’s world it is very important to take advantage of any opportunity that presents itself… Take advantage of Social Media Marketing today!