To use social networks for Internet marketing, it is important to know a little about what social networks that are out there. Here is some information about four of the top social networks that are being used:
FACEBOOK – networking site leader
- Profiles are pretty easy to customize and update
- High security
- Minimum age is 13 years old (36% of users are over 18 years old)
- No custom skins
- Has advertisements
- Instant messaging and forum available
- Can join and create groups
- Share various types of media
- Limited searching for members
- Interactive applications
MYSPACE – very popular
- Profiles have a large selection of customization available
- High security
- Minimum age is 14 years old (33% of users are over 18 years old)
- Lots of custom skins
- Has advertisements
- Chat room, forum, and instant messaging
- Can join and create groups
- Share various types of media
- Extensive member search options
- Games are available
BEBO – gaining social networking ground
- Profiles are highly customizable
- High security
- Minimum age is 13 years old (54% of users are over 18 years old)
- Selection of custom skins
- Has advertisements
- Instant messaging and forum available
- Can join and create groups
- Share various types of media
- Only email and name member search available
- Games are available
TWITTER – minimal length posts
- Profiles are moderately customizable
- High security
- No age restrictions
- Large selection of custom skins
- No advertisements
- Can join and create lists (similar to groups)
- Various types of media shared only by link
- Limited member search
There are many more social networks available. Some like the ones listed are just for general users keeping in touch with friends and family and potential customers. Other social networks are for business contacts. Using social networks to market an Internet business can seem overwhelming because of all the social networks out there and the competition on each one.
A professional Internet marketing company can help focus in on the best social networks for your individual business, service, or product. In addition, an Internet marketing company like Karma Snack has the experience to set up a marketing campaign that can successfully utilize social media. They can also combine it with other marketing services. Contact Karma Snack to get a proposal.
