{"id":24629,"date":"2021-07-27T12:49:20","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T09:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/?p=24629"},"modified":"2021-07-27T12:49:20","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T09:49:20","slug":"6-strategies-to-strengthen-your-relationship-with-customers-on-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/6-strategies-to-strengthen-your-relationship-with-customers-on-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Strategies to Strengthen Your Customer Relationships on Social Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.randallreilly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2014\/06\/social-media.png\" alt=\"5 Important Tips for Handling Negativity on Social Media\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/turn-your-customers-into-supporters-in-social-media\/\">Social media<\/a> They are digital platforms that allow users to create different types of content that<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> express who they are as individuals or represent their businesses. Unlike traditional media such as television and radio, social media are known for<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> their spontaneity and speed, which make it possible to share content in real time as events happen. This content may take<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> the form of an image capturing a moment or expressing an opinion on a topic, or perhaps a video showing an event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Over the past few years, social media have grown dramatically in a remarkably short time. This growth has been accompanied by<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> Growth has brought about a noticeable change in people\u2019s lifestyles and in how commercial and entrepreneurial ventures operate. Chances are, you\u2019ve<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> heard stories of small and medium-sized businesses that achieved success with social media playing a key role. But the question remains: how can you leverage the strengths of these widely popular platforms in<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> your own business to strengthen your operations and grow your venture?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> \u0645\u0634\u0631\u0648\u0639\u0643 \u0627\u0644\u062e\u0627\u0635 \u0628\u0645\u0627 \u064a\u0639\u0632\u0632 \u0639\u0645\u0644\u0643 \u0648\u064a\u0646\u0645\u064a \u0646\u0634\u0627\u0637\u0643\u061f<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h2>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">1. Build customer relationships through a culture of giving<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">To build lasting, trust-based relationships with customers, you need to give them something first\u2014trust doesn\u2019t happen automatically. For example, if you<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> own a store that sells photography equipment and photo-editing services, give visitors a free guide to the basics of<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> photography and let them try out the camera for themselves. Don\u2019t make them feel like a valuable catch. Welcome them first, then listen to their questions, <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">and start helping them right away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Social media helps build relationships faster, and the instant communication it offers helps you<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> have a conversation with a customer faster than any other marketing channel. Instead of rushing to send promotional messages in<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> your first interaction with them, make sure to respond quickly to their message.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">According to a study by Sprout Social on customer action drivers,<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> a quick response ranked first at 48%, ahead of eight other competing factors. A key to building<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> a good relationship, a quick response reassures customers about their decisions. When you thank them or repost their content, they may become ambassadors<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> For your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"YoLW4EafhV\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/the-most-important-steps-for-writing-good-content\/\">Key steps to writing good content<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;\u0623\u0647\u0645 \u062e\u0637\u0648\u0627\u062a \u0643\u062a\u0627\u0628\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u062a\u0648\u064a \u0627\u0644\u062c\u064a\u062f&#8221; &#8212; \u0627\u0628\u062a\u062f\u064a\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/the-most-important-steps-for-writing-good-content\/embed\/#?secret=YoLW4EafhV\" data-secret=\"YoLW4EafhV\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">2. Leverage public relations<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">There\u2019s no way to completely control public opinion, but you can steer the conversation about your company in<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> the direction you want. For example, anyone following Nike on social media will notice many<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> \u0645\u0646\u0634\u0648\u0631\u0627\u062a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/how-do-you-benefit-from-linkedin\/\">\u0644\u064a\u0646\u0643\u062f \u0625\u0646<\/a> posts written by the company\u2019s own employees. This wasn\u2019t accidental; it was a deliberate effort by<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> the public relations team. To use public relations to build relationships with customers, follow these practices:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>Discover what customers are saying about your brand<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">\u062a\u0648\u0641\u0631 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/5-steps-to-get-high-reviews-and-great-reviews\/\">Reviews<\/a> and comments customers leave on social media form a knowledge base that reflects<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> Customers\u2019 opinions and feelings about your business. They are a powerful measure that tells you whether you need to change or improve your operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> \u0623\u0645<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> \u0644\u0627.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>Create a structured content plan<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">\u062a\u0633\u0627\u0647\u0645 \u062e\u0637\u0629 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/how-do-you-reach-attractive-content\/\">Content<\/a> The organization\u2019s influence over the conversation about the company. It enables you to change or reinforce people\u2019s impressions<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> of you. This is clearly demonstrated by Nike\u2019s LinkedIn account, where employees\u2019 articles discuss their experience working at<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> the company and the charitable causes they have supported. In this way, Nike communicated its desired message about the activities and values<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> it embraces through its employees rather than through any outside parties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>Respond quickly to emerging crises<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Communication and a social media presence help you respond quickly to unexpected crises before they escalate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> Things can worsen, damaging the brand\u2019s reputation. For example, Samsung recalled Galaxy Note 7 devices after reports emerged that<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> the devices had exploded in several places around the world. The company quickly issued a written apology on social media<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> about the incident as an initial step in addressing the crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">When a company listens to its customers and thanks them for their feedback, whether positive or negative, responding to<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> their views helps strengthen the brand and get it back on track. It also creates a positive impression among others, reflecting<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> the company\u2019s care for its customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"F8HwCvPLiA\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/4-tips-to-make-the-most-of-your-mobile-application-in-foreign-countries\/\">4 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Mobile App Abroad<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;4 \u0646\u0635\u0627\u0626\u062d \u0644\u062a\u062d\u0642\u0642 \u0623\u0642\u0635\u0649 \u0627\u0633\u062a\u0641\u0627\u062f\u0629 \u0645\u0646 \u062a\u0637\u0628\u064a\u0642 \u062c\u0648\u0651\u0627\u0644\u0643 \u0641\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0644\u0627\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0627\u062c\u0646\u0628\u064a\u0629&#8221; &#8212; \u0627\u0628\u062a\u062f\u064a\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/4-tips-to-make-the-most-of-your-mobile-application-in-foreign-countries\/embed\/#?secret=F8HwCvPLiA\" data-secret=\"F8HwCvPLiA\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">3. Use suspense and excitement<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Social media is an ideal way to spark conversations with your audience and build brand awareness. It offers<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> a structured, step-by-step way to engage customers in discussions without spending a fortune compared with billboards<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> and banners. For example, if you run a company specializing in using augmented reality and the Internet of Things<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> to change the face of the world, how can you use suspense and excitement?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Well, your plan could focus on creating a short video for Facebook and Instagram, for example, and starting an in-depth professional discussion<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> Turn it into a LinkedIn post. For Twitter, you can write a brief tweet on the same topic. Then schedule a plan<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> to publish weekly or monthly. When the anticipated day arrives, reveal all the details on social<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> media. Most smartphone companies use this strategy ahead of launching new products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">It\u2019s important to maintain consistency and continuity in this strategy, so the content unfolds like a series of episodes, with<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> regular posts at short intervals about the same topic, keeping the brand top of mind. By contrast,<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> posting slowly about a variety of unrelated topics will cause audiences to forget the brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> and losing them halfway through.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">4. Create Human-Centered Content<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Social media offers a variety of content formats, including text, images, video, and live streams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> These formats serve as tools that companies can use to express their brand\u2019s voice and personality. This strengthens<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> the emotional connection between the company and its audience, giving people a clearer understanding of its identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">For example, the email service provider Mailchimp uses interactive animations and the color<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> Yellow reflects renewal and vitality in its brand identity. These elements make Mailchimp seem like a close friend to<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> its customers compared with other email service providers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Social media is also a good place to showcase the team, such as by producing a staff program for<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> YouTube or LinkedIn, or including the company director\u2019s signature in customer documents. This makes interactions between the company and its audience<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> feel personal rather than formal. Creating content like this may require specialized expertise in<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> design and writing.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"dLPk4Mpss5\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/5-%d8%ae%d8%b7%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d9%84%d8%aa%d9%81%d8%a7%d8%b9%d9%84-%d9%85%d8%a4%d8%ab%d8%b1-%d8%a8%d8%b9%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d9%88%d8%b4%d9%8a%d8%a7%d9%84-%d9%85%d9%8a%d8%af%d9%8a\/\">5 Steps for Engaging on Social Media<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;5 \u062e\u0637\u0648\u0627\u062a \u0644\u062a\u0641\u0627\u0639\u0644 \u0645\u0624\u062b\u0631 \u0628\u0639\u0627\u0644\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0648\u0634\u064a\u0627\u0644 \u0645\u064a\u062f\u064a\u0627&#8221; &#8212; \u0627\u0628\u062a\u062f\u064a\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/5-%d8%ae%d8%b7%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d9%84%d8%aa%d9%81%d8%a7%d8%b9%d9%84-%d9%85%d8%a4%d8%ab%d8%b1-%d8%a8%d8%b9%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d9%88%d8%b4%d9%8a%d8%a7%d9%84-%d9%85%d9%8a%d8%af%d9%8a\/embed\/#?secret=dLPk4Mpss5\" data-secret=\"dLPk4Mpss5\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">5. Create a unique brand<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Companies often imitate one another, making it<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> difficult for consumers to choose the best product among many competitors. This highlights the importance of building a distinctive, unique brand based on the company\u2019s values and vision. Seasonal<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> social occasions can be an effective way to build a unique relationship with customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">For example, Saudi National Day can help a company stand out with customers through a mix of<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> content, including images, videos, and text\u2014for example, announcing discounts and free offers, or showcasing products that reflect<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> A post about privacy on Twitter. Or announce a contribution to building a hospital and launch an advertising campaign on<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> Instagram that captures the brand\u2019s most important moments alongside the changes taking place in the Kingdom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Keep things simple and fun, and use a friendly, optimistic tone to stand out. Make sure to develop a consistent, elegant visual identity<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> that reflects your brand\u2019s personality, since our brains process visuals faster than text. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Then adapt this identity with minor adjustments to suit each marketing channel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 24px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">6. Track sales to strengthen customer relationships<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Social media doesn\u2019t just help build brand awareness\u2014it can also drive sales over<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> the long term. A purchase probably won\u2019t happen right away, but social media provides a platform to connect<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> with customers before they buy. It also offers many different conversion paths, since there\u2019s no single route to purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">A customer might see an ad on Instagram, check the comments, and form a positive impression based on customer reviews before deciding to buy<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> the product later. Seeing the Instagram ad and reading the positive comments certainly helped them make the purchase decision<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">, alongside the discount codes and sale offers provided by the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">The customer journey includes multiple opportunities for potential customers to engage with your product. You can<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> use these opportunities to build a strong relationship with them. The time it takes to engage can vary from one customer to another: it may take several months for one,<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> while another may complete a successful purchase in as little as two weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">In the meantime, work hard to strengthen your relationship with customers and achieve your goals. Use<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> Google Analytics or Facebook to track customers and identify which stage needs improvement. Don\u2019t expect most of your<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> social media marketing efforts to lead directly to conversions, or you may become discouraged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">All of the strategies above are effective ways to build customer relationships that you can apply in your entrepreneurial activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> Or come up with new strategies and share them with us. 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