SMO


Social Media Marketing (SMM) / Social Media Optimization (SMO) is the process of promoting a website or business through social media channels and online communities such as Facebook, Myspace or Twitter.


In much the same way that Google connects users to the information they are searching for, Social Media Optimization is about connecting people and brands through networks. It is one of the hottest trends in internet marketing today.

 

Why optimize social media? Because that's where the audience is. Social networking sites enjoy ready made communities and groups with which you can interact. It is just about going where the people are and speaking in their own language.

 


Moreover, social media networks represent a potentially massive amount of traffic - Facebook is the 4th most visited website in the world. They correspond to an explosion of consumer power in the online space, allowing people to have a voice, express themselves and connect with millions of others.

 


It is now easier than ever to immediately connect and interact with your target audience through social networks. Your existing customers can promote your business for you by interacting with and referring new customers. SMM and SMO can therefore be vastly more effective, less wasteful and allow you to build your brand while spending less on advertising. Blog-posts, photo-uploads, forum-posts, chat-room conversations and user-generated reviews are just some examples of the millions of conversations and exchanges expressed on thousands of websites.

 


The result is the creation of a fan base and a buzz about your business/product on the internet or by word of mouth. You will also be able to gain insight into your target audience’s beliefs and perceptions by immediate interaction and monitoring. This, in turn, will help you build your brand while driving traffic to your website and ultimately achieve your goal.

 


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The average internet user spends about one-third of her/his online time each week on Facebook.

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