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"SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING STATISTICS Important to Small Businesses"
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"Social Media Unlocks the Beauty of a Growing Automobile Industry"
Social media is the perfect platform for sharing compelling automobile stories such as visuals, videos or content. The number of consumers using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Pinterest as part of their research methods has grown. According to data from eMarketer, just below 45 percent of online shoppers make their buying decisions based on feedback, reviews and comments. For that reason, having an established social media presence is essential for the automobile industry. T
"Top 5 Social Media Marketing Mistakes Your Small Business is Making
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Don't make these critical mistakes when building your social media strategy. Social media can be a beast to tackle. You need to find a strategy that works, constantly source content, engage with your audience, respond to comments, and then tie in a soft, sweet sell somewhere in-between. Even international brands with entire teams dedicated to social media struggle, so don’t feel bad if your small business is, too. Here are some of the common mistakes small businesses make wit
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