Most people spend hours each day scrolling through social media platforms, and cutting edge businesses know this. If you want to have a competitive advantage in your field, your company should be on social media.
Below, we talk about the specific benefits of social media marketing for businesses.
Benefits of social media marketing:
There are so many important benefits of social media marketing that it’s hard to narrow them down, but here are the top three:
1. Reaching customers where they already are
One of the biggest benefits of social media marketing for businesses is that you are reaching customers on a platform they’re already using. The average American spends almost three hourson social media every day. That’s a lot more time than people spend looking at marketing emails or reading blog posts!
Using social media to connect and be “social” with customers is effective because that’s where your customers already are. Unlike with a blog post or podcast episode, you don’t have to convince customers to use social media platforms. They’re already spending time there every day, and all you have to do is join them and start connecting!
2. Free exposure and referrals
When your business posts on social media, customers can share that post. When your post is shared, it reaches many more people than the post could have by itself. Each time a post is liked, commented on, or shared, your business is getting exposure that it wouldn’t have otherwise.
People are more likely to consider a product or service that was recommended to them by someone they know. Suppose a customer has a positive experience with one of your products or services. They hop on social media to review and recommend your business to their friends and followers. Just like that, hundreds of people now have a positive recommendation for your company through word of mouth!
Of course, the more followers your business has on social media, the more effective this will be. Need help bringing in more followers? Check out our 5 Ways to Grow Your Social Media Following!
3. Drives traffic to your website
Social media marketing is one of the best ways to drive people to your website. Whether it’s existing customers or future customers, the more people who visit your website, the more business you’ll receive.
When you share on social media about an exciting new product or service, include a link to it. People who see the post now have a reason to head to your website and check it out.
Even sharing free resources like a helpful new blog post is a great way to bring people to your website. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to bring people into your business!
Choosing a platform
After learning about the importance of social media marketing for businesses, you’ll probably want to get started! But how do you choose a platform?
The key is to be on the platforms that will give you a competitive advantage. You might not need to be on all or even most social media platforms to succeed. The right platforms for you will depend on what kind of business you have.
There are three basic types of social media platforms:
- Professional networks like LinkedIn and Indeed
- Social networks like Facebook and Instagram
- Content networks like YouTube
Aim to be strategic with how you use different platforms. Consider the content you’re going to post, and what format that content would do best in.
Are you showcasing a new product? A YouTube video might be the best way to show the product and explain its features.
Are you posting something educational about a new development in your field? Maybe a blog post would be the easiest way to get the message across.
Are you sharing a short, funny idea? Twitter!
It’s not necessary to be on every social media platform, either. If you’re starting out on social media for the first time, it’s best to just pick a few platforms to work on. Your goal should be to make valuable posts on a regular schedule, which can be hard to do on multiple platforms!
Start with one or two platforms that you think will be the best places for your business. You can think about your target audience when choosing the platforms, and where your competitors are having success.
Whatever platforms you choose to engage with customers on, the only way to be truly successful with social media is consistency.
Don’t make it a goal to have a post go viral. Even massive exposure like that is short-lived, and will be forgotten by consumers quickly. Make it a goal to post content on a regular schedule and keep up with your customers. That’s what will make all the difference for your business in the long run.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed about social media, check out our guide on how to keep social media updated when you’re overwhelmed.
Ready to start marketing with social media?
Well, the verdict is in: is social media marketing for business actually important? You bet it is!
If you’re ready to start marketing with social media but aren’t sure how to do it, we’d love to help. Book a meeting with us today!
About the Author
Oscar Quesada
Oscar Quesada is the founder of Lifedge, a digital marketing agency that helps growing businesses and Christian organizations turn marketing into measurable results. He specializes in building clear, conversion focused websites, SEO systems, and automated email campaigns that attract the right people and turn them into real leads and customers.
Over the past decade, Oscar has helped contractors, local service businesses, and ministries move from hoping their marketing works to knowing exactly what is driving calls, bookings, and revenue. His approach blends StoryBrand messaging, data driven strategy, and practical execution so marketing stays simple, focused, and profitable.
Oscar is a StoryBrand Certified Guide and a trusted advisor to organizations across West Michigan and beyond, including Christian camps, nonprofits, and service based businesses. Through Lifedge, he builds marketing systems that do not just look good but actually create growth you can track.
When he is not working with clients, Oscar is usually coaching youth soccer, building new tech tools for Lifedge, or helping leaders think more clearly about how to steward their business for long term impact.
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