Which Social Media do you choose?

Started by AizelCaroline, 02-11-2013, 02:44:51

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AizelCarolineTopic starter

Getting plugged in to social media is the next biggest things for advertisers, but with so many social networks out there, which do you choose?
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brunodelmyn

Hello Everyone !-!

I have list of social media six websites that is 

1 Google Plus
2 Twitter
3 Facebook
4 Pinterest
5 Delicious
6 Stumbleupon

This is  very good social media websites.
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anumandava

Mostly, I believe social ads will give better results than other tasks. I found 2 of websites which are giving free social ads, those are

wallpost.com
apsense.com

But the word "free" applicable to some amount. Now i'm featured member on these. I would recommended these two website that who are looking to promote business through social media.


sakirehman

I use Stumble upon, Twitter and pinterest. All are best for sharing your information. Even for commercial purpose also. Try them. You can also send me the request.
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MallofStyle

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Choosing the right social networks for advertising largely depends on your target audience and your business goals. Here are a few suggestions:

Facebook: By far, Facebook has the largest user base of any social network, making it an almost unavoidable choice for advertisers. It is suitable for many industries because it has a broad demographic of users. Also, Facebook's detailed targeting options and diverse ad formats make it an excellent venue for reaching potential customers. Particularly useful for businesses aiming for visibility, lead generation, conversions, and app installs.

Instagram: Acquired by Facebook in 2012, Instagram is a platform that centers around sharing pictures and videos. It's particularly popular with younger generations. If your business is visually-oriented or targeting a younger audience, Instagram is an excellent choice. Useful for brand visibility, engagement, and conversions.

LinkedIn: For B2B marketing or products aimed at professionals, LinkedIn is the top choice thanks to its user base of working adults. LinkedIn's sophisticated targeting allows you to reach your desired audience based on their job title, industry, company size, seniority, and other professional facets. Also effective for thought leadership and content marketing.

Twitter: Twitter is great for quick, direct communication and staying on top of recent trends thanks to its real-time feed. Businesses often use it for building brand presence, networking, customer service, and content marketing. The demographic is usually slightly more mature and wealthier than other platforms.

Pinterest: If your business is in a creative, visual field or sectors like fashion, beauty, home improvement, cooking, and DIY, Pinterest is a great choice. Its user base is predominantly women, and given its "idea board" style, it holds a lot of influence over users' shopping decisions.

TikTok: TikTok is currently one of the fastest-growing social media platforms, mainly attracting younger users. Its algorithm allows content to go viral even from non-famous users. If you're interested in getting into video content and targeting Gen Z and younger millennials, TikTok could be a smart play.

Few more social networks that advertisers might consider, especially if they have a specific audience or goals:

Snapchat: Popular with the younger demographic, Snapchat is known for its native filters and short, 'disappearing' content. Great for interactive campaigns and geofilters.

YouTube: This video-based platform is the second largest search engine after Google. Paid advertising on YouTube can be very effective, particularly if your brand has strong video content. Suitable for all age groups and effective for brand visibility, engagement, educational content, and conversions.

Reddit: Known as 'the front page of the internet,' Reddit is best suited for specific target audiences, since users form communities around niche interests. It's beneficial for brands that can create authentic, valuable content and interact genuinely with users.

Quora: An advertising platform that doubles as a Q&A site, which is an excellent method for thought leaders to share their expertise and gain visibility. Directly answering users' questions can generate goodwill and drive traffic to your website or product.

Clubhouse: Clubhouse is the newest entry to the big league of social networks, and it's audio-only. It's great for networking, ideation, learning, and sharing expertise in a wide variety of fields and industries.

Twitch: If you're in the gaming or e-sports industry, Twitch can provide access to a highly engaged community. Sponsored streams and interactive ad formats could work well here.

It's essential to align your platform choice with your content strategy. Each platform has its unique content format, engagement styles, and audience interests. Remember, the success of social media advertising depends on your ability to produce relevant, quality content regularly to engage your target audience.

Let's explore more social networks along with their benefits:

Medium: A popular platform among writers, Medium is a great place for brands to publish long-form content and build thought leadership. Your content has a chance to get increased visibility if it's featured by Medium's in-house editorial team.

SlideShare: Owned by LinkedIn, SlideShare is a platform for sharing presentations, infographics, documents, and videos. It's well-suited for B2B businesses, educators, or any organization that regularly creates rich, informative content.

Flickr: This image and video hosting service is beneficial for brands with a strong visual aspect to their business. It's often used by photographers and artists for its high-quality photo storage and sharing capability.

Behance: A social media platform owned by Adobe, Behance caters largely to the creative industry like Graphic designers, illustrators, artists, and more. It is an excellent place for businesses in these fields to showcase their portfolio, forge connections, and gain internation exposure.

Tumblr: Tumblr is a microblogging and social networking site where users post and interact with short-form blog content. It's popular among creative communities, including fan communities, artists, writers, independent filmmakers, etc.

Vimeo: A video-sharing platform that prides itself on high-quality content, Vimeo is great for filmmakers, artists, and businesses that have high-quality video content to share.

Nextdoor: Nextdoor is a community-focused social network, making it a great choice for local businesses looking to build relationships with customers in their immediate area. Advertising on Nextdoor can help increase visibility in your local community.

These are just some of the social media platforms available, and the ultimate choice depends on your target audience, content creation capabilities, resources, and business objectives. It's also important to test and measure the effectiveness of your campaigns on various platforms to ensure that your efforts are generating a good return on investment.
Mall of Style
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ejohnl

These are the sites I used everyday (arranged according to how I use them)
Facebook
Twitter
Google Plus
Linkedin
Reddit
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RobertMiller

I am using the following top social media sites:
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Linkedin
Google+

These are the best and effective social media sites.

RH-Calvin

Presently I am using:
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Pinterest


SeoDezin

My favourite networks are

Facebook and Google +

The most important factor in this concern is how to use this social network


mickyrobert

There are so many options available for social media : -
1 Twitter
2 Facebook
3 Pinterest
4 Delicious
5 Linkedin