I have a small business and want to know whether social media is of any use or just a waste of time - what are the benefits and how can it effect sales? is it really bring traffic to the site??

Social Media is one the way for generating traffic...Participating is social sites, sharing business links with groups & friends can bring traffic to the site..though some time its a slow process or take time but the results are good

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Social Networking has really help my business get traffic and now I have been asked by some local business owners to help them with social networking and help them come up with a unique strategy. So it is not a waste of time.

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Social networking or social media is not a waste of time. Its an effective way nowadays. Results may take time but its not a waste.

Social networking can help a business gain acquaintances, customers, and greater knowledge. Even business owners who run smaller businesses from their homes can take advantage of this source to set up a international existence.

Creating a social networking existence is critical in this age of new technological innovation as people want as much information as they can get and they want it now. My professional suggestions would be to get a Facebook web page devoted to your business, a Twitter account where followers can see immediate news and updates and a YouTube account which is an suitable foundation to show how-to guidelines or product testing video clips to prospective or present clients.

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Due to the increasing popularity of the social networking sites it is one of the best way to target on it as many people would com to know about your business and if they like it, they will definitely share it out. One should definitely go for it.