Social Networks Generate Leads

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What Social Networks can do? Generate Business Leads Munif Ahmad

Transcript of Social Networks Generate Leads

What Social Networks can do?

Generate Business LeadsMunif Ahmad

Social Networks You Already Social Networks You Already KnowKnow

• ChambersChambers• Village Head (KK)Village Head (KK)• OrganizationOrganization• CharitiesCharities• ReligiousReligious• Country ClubsCountry Clubs• Network GroupsNetwork Groups

Why do “Traditional” Social Why do “Traditional” Social Networks Work?Networks Work?

• Trusted ColleaguesTrusted Colleagues• Like-minded People hanging outLike-minded People hanging out• Similar Friends and AssociationsSimilar Friends and Associations• You have more “Things” in commonYou have more “Things” in common• Similar “Beliefs”Similar “Beliefs”• Recommended “IN”Recommended “IN”

•Build your professional network •Get your business known •Generate leads •Re-connect to old customers/friends •Find new markets •Promote yourself •Promote your product or service •Gain TRUST and Credibility •Find a new buyer – or have one find you!•The list goes on……..

What can an ONLINE Social Networks do for YOU?

Lawyers Business OwnerAccountants PartnersConsultants Financial Services Coach’sProfessional ServicesInsurance Medical Professionals Real Estate Students Sales Job Seekers Agents Recruiters Sports Manufacturers Web DevelopersTechnology AND MANY MORE…………………………

Who do they work best for?

What Social Networks Should I Choose?

What Social Networks Should I Choose?

• Three Types of Social Sites• Reputation and Identity

• LinkedIN – Plaxo – Facebook – Personal Site – Blog – Org Sites

• News and Opportunity• EZineArticles – Article99 – Sales Gravy –

FastPitch – Org Sites - Blog• Communication and Nurturing

• Reunion – Xing – Twitter – Org Sites – Blog -Face book- Whatapps

Are you doing any of these things?• Determine what your company is already doing or has!

• What Information do you already have?• Information, Brochures, Sell Sheets, Instruction Sheets

• LinkedIN – Plaxo – Org Site – Personal Site - Blog• Photo’s or Sales Videos, Training Videos, Product Videos

• YOUTube – Org Site – Facebook - Vlogs (Video Blog)• Power Point, Training, Sales, Marketing, Service

• Slideshare – Org Site• Articles, Monthly Newsletter, Events, Charities, Memberships

• EZineArticles – Article99 – FastPitch – Org Site – Blog• Then why not leverage what you have to promote yourself and

your business?

I have joined a site –Then WHAT?• Profile Maintenance

• REMEMBER - This is your Welcome Mat to the WWWORLD!• Have a system to update weekly – worst case!• Something simple – but relevant!• Add\Update Pictures

• Be newsworthy• Link and promote others• Publish articles• Target your profile to the reader• Link back to more associations and companies• Post awards and promotions• Join Groups• Create relevancy• Add more Co-workers – professionals – clients – vendors – partners

– fans!

I have joined a site –Then WHAT?

• Blogging - If you can…….• Type an email • Start a conversation• Ask a questions• Take advice• Give advice

• ………………………..Then you can Blog!

I have joined a site –Then WHAT?• Blogging – How Frequent?

• How often do you email now?• How many leads do you need• Who else can help you?• What do you have that’s relevant to someone

else?• Then build a system to work it like email… daily!

• Event Notifications – Online and Onsite• If you do events this is a must!• Product or Service Announcements• Webinars• Chamber Events• Village Head (KK)• Club meetings - Membership• Trade Shows• Grand Openings• Showings• Viral Effect – AGAIN!

I have joined a site –Then WHAT?

I have joined a site –Then WHAT?• Product/service Submissions – Personal

PR!• If you have any new product/service – A MUST• If not – get a one! (People like new things/

trends)• You have things to tell the world!• It creates relevancy• Target your audience• Generate Leads• Viral Effect – again!