WSI Simply Social

You’ve been told to start taking advantage of Social Media so as not be left behind so you quickly open an account on Twitter, add your corporate logo and a short bio. Maybe you throw up an elaborate background to make your page even more visually appealing, but now it’s time to Tweet and you’re lost.

Once your Social Media account is setup you have to make a decision about who is going to be running with the account so it doesn’t become a white elephant like so many other corporate Social Media accounts out there. The main question you have to ask yourself is – Do I outsource or keep it in house?

Pro’s of Outsourcing Social Media

• A Social Media manager is dedicated to running a results focussed and regular campaign. By outsourcing you will also receive monthly reports showing you what has been done and how effective it has been.
• Any Social Media campaign manager worth his/her salt will be an expert on Social Media. They will be able to devise strategy that remains abreast of what’s happening in the world of Social Networking.
• Have peace of mind by handing your Social Media campaign over to an expert that knows what goes and what doesn’t.
• Learning time is reduced when you compare to handling Social Media internally. A professional knows all the tricks of the trade and only needs to know a few things about your brand in order to capitalise on what Social Media has to offer corporates.

How do I know if my outsourced Social Media campaign manager is doing his job?

Firstly, whoever you choose to run your Social Media should know the essentials of your brand, products and services. If you find yourself having to keep a close watch on your campaign manager because of constant discrepancies you may have with what he/she are doing then you may as well be running your Social Media campaign yourself.

If you’re a small business that wants to be a part of the Social Media revolution then I suggest running your own account.

The best option is to run your Social Media accounts in conjunction with an Internet Marketing Agency. Work with them to develop goals and let them guide you until you can fly solo.