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		<title>Businesses on Facebook</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:16:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ChaseRadice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can local businesses utilize Facebook? Or is it just a waste of time?  For many smaller local business Facebook and other social media sites can be one way, and a very useful way, to spread information throughout the community.  One of the important ideas to think about when trying to market through Facebook is the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can local businesses utilize Facebook? Or is it just a waste of time?  For many smaller local business Facebook and <a href="http://digitalfootprintmedia.com/small-businesses-utilizing-social-media-outlets/" target="_blank"><strong>other social media sites</strong></a> can be one way, and a very useful way, to spread information throughout the community.  One of the important ideas to think about when trying to market through Facebook is the targeted age group.  Facebook mainly caters to the younger, college crowd.   Out of all the users of Facebook, the 18-25 year olds serve as the highest percentage of users in the United States.  But, the amount of users over the age of 35 are growing at a very rapid pace, within the past 2 months the number of users over 35 has doubled, making Facebook an even more important part of advertising for local business.<a href="http://digitalfootprintmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/screen-capture1.png"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-712" title="screen-capture" src="http://digitalfootprintmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/screen-capture1-300x245.png" alt="" width="300" height="245" /></a></p>
<p>The Facebook “fan” pages are pages that are set up to specifically cater towards business.  The pages act the same way a Facebook profile page works.  It is fairly easy to set up and maintain.  The best parts of the fan pages are that they are interactive.  The pages allow for the business to post up information and it allows for customers to talk with the business.  The Facebook page can take up as much or as little time as the owner of the page wants.  Within the fan page there are options to add different pictures and information about that business such as the address and a description.</p>
<p>Another key feature of Facebook advertising through fan pages is being user-friendly.  The fan pages are easily accessible through Facebook and can be very informational while at the same time be user-friendly.   It allows business’s to communicate with their customers very easily, and it’s free.</p>
<p>Communication is the best and most useful part of Facebook.  Utilizing the communication factor within the fan page can really help to get the word out about a specific product or company.  Facebook is organized in a way that you can market your company within a specific community.  It also can be helpful with customer service.  The pages allow your customers to communicate with you.</p>
<p>Facebook is one of the most popular websites in the United States.  The United States is responsible for about 30 percent of the 400 million active users.  Facebook can be a very useful tool for any local business; the Facebook “fan” pages are almost a social media form of The Yellow Pages.  It is simply a way for business to get their ideas out while at the same time being user-friendly.  Social media is an important part of every business nowadays, not just Facebook, but even websites like <a href="http://digitalfootprintmedia.com/small-businesses-utilizing-social-media-outlets/" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> or <a href="http://digitalfootprintmedia.com/foursquare-reach-customers-through-their-phones/" target="_blank"><strong>Foursquare</strong></a>.</p>
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		<title>Blogging For Your Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:53:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Doesn’t it seem like everyone has a blog? Whether personal or business, it seems people in all walks of life have something to share with us. I personally love a good blog. They can provide so much information, from how to cook a perfect roasted chicken to how to choose the right lawyer for your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Doesn’t it seem like everyone has a blog? Whether personal or business, it seems people in all walks of life have something to share with us.  I personally love a good blog.  They can provide so much information, from how to cook a perfect roasted chicken to how to choose the right lawyer for your legal claim.</p>
<p>Recently blogs have become mainstream for businesses and it makes perfect sense.<strong> Business blogs</strong> have quickly become a very affordable marketing and advertising tool.  If you choose to blog for your business here are some of the benefits:</p>
<p>Blog equals Content, the more relevant content your site has about your niche the more the SE’s (search engines) will like you.  Acceptance may have not been a big deal when you were a rebel teenager, but believe me, now it matters.  The more the search engines like and accept you, the higher your site will rank.  Higher rankings mean more traffic to your site.  We all love traffic just as long as we are not sitting in it.</p>
<p>Blogging gives you a way to share your insight and knowledge.  Sharing is good!  A blog gives you the opportunity to share information and ideas freely; doing so will establish you as a respected expert in your industry.</p>
<p>Blogs are conversational and a great way for you to reach out to your clientele.  Your blog will give your clients the opportunity to rave about how great you are.  Positive affirmations make everyone feel warm and fuzzy inside.  Imagine how a potential client will feel when they read how amazing you are.</p>
<p>By blogging frequently with good information you will build a following.  Your readers will become your biggest fans and in turn provide you with referrals.  A good blog can spread across the web through social media outlets like wild fire.  If your posts are interesting, informative and done on a regular basis, your readers will share.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://digitalfootprintmedia.com/blog_dev">If you are interested in establishing your Digital Footprint on the web with a business blog contact us today</a>.</strong></p>
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