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The Social Media Revolution – Are you missing out?

Posted by Herrin On November - 16 - 2009

social-media-bandwagonThe rate of growth that social media is experiencing on the web is unprecedented. Sure people love to chat and share ideas but few would have predicted the kind of adoption rate that we are seeing at the moment.

Much of it has to do with the growing younger demographic, but it seems more older people are getting into Facebook as a way to connect with family and friends. Prepare to experience a presentation of the new social media revolution!

The Social Media Revolution

So now you should be asking yourself, “Am I tapping into this stream of social media as a way of promoting my product or services?”

Recent studies show that very few small businesses are using social media as a way to reach out to people.

Reuters

Only 25 percent of businesses say they have used online media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter to find and develop new customers.

http://www.reuters.com/article/smallBusinessNews/idUSTRE59759L20091008

CNet News

Survey: Do small businesses use social networking?

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10374886-93.html


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