One of the most effective parts of any marketing program is active participation in social media. An online presence can take your business from unknown to buzzworthy more efficiently than other advertising means. We at ValpoLife recognize the importance of social media and how it will benefit businesses in our community and have made a commitment to help these businesses succeed online by hosting intimate social media marketing meetings.
A good portion of the population spends quite a bit of time online, particularly on Facebook, which is the focus of the marketing meetings. Facebook allows individuals to connect with groups related to their community and beyond, in a central location. By liking, sharing, and commenting on posts, users can expose their Facebook friends to your business. Tagging people and businesses in photos and posts is also another efficient means for spreading your presence online. The first word in social media is social.
We’ve invited several of our partners to meet with us so we can share with them some of our practices and how we maintain a large Facebook presence. Here’s what some of them have to say:
“I thought Chris did a great job showing how to get your message out to the public. It was great to keep in mind that you want to help other local businesses also, because in the end, it is all about the community as a whole. I learned a lot of great tips for Facebook and it is a great way to connect with the public on a different level. It leaves less hesitation to come into the business if you know more about it.” -Keri Kearns, Tudor Carpet One
“Being a small business in Valparaiso, ValpoLife has helped us tremendously in advertising and getting the word out there on our products for cancer patients that is such a need in our community.” -Cindy Whiteside, Isabella Boutique
“A big heads up to ValpoLife for their marketing expertise and social media awareness. Thank you.” -Jim Sievers, Zao Island
“ValpoLife did a great job of showing us how social networking can add a valuable personal side to our business. Chris gave us helpful advice that we have already implemented on our Connors Inc Facebook page.” -Chris Gaffigan, Connors Automotive
"Giving a shout out and thank you to Chris Mahlmann of ValpoLife.com who just hosted a social media messaging seminar at his office. Well worth the time! Met some great local people there like Wade Breitzke of 27 Entertainment, Jim Sievers of Zao Island, Mark Belanger of Region Crossfit, and Daniel Hoyle from Valparaiso University' Graduate School. Good people doing great things in our community!" -Jackie Gray, Family & Youth Services
"Thanks Chris for all the great info during the Facebook seminar. You'll be seeing us again". - Adam Steiner, Steiner Homes
"I learned lots of things about Facebook, Gracias!" - Elena Jambrina, Don Quijote
"I had the pleasure of attending a social media discussion last month at Valpolife headquarters. Only the amazing crew at Valpolife would offer their time and expertise for FREE! Since facebook is forever changing, it was great to discuss what works and doesn't work for our company today. I hope EVERYONE takes advantage to this fantastic meeting. We are blessed to be part of LIFE." - Monica Decker, Flanagin's Bulk Mail Service