"Website Design and Search Engine Optimization
For Holistic Medicine Professionals"
Social Media Optimization
What is Social Media Optimization?
Social Media Optimization is an array of methods used to generate publicity and new business through social media, online communities, review sites and community websites. In specific, Social Media Optimization involves the following:
- Social Networking Profiles and Applications
- Blogs, Micro-Blogs, and Blog Directories
- Professional Social Networks
- Mirrors
- Wiki Entries
- Social Bookmarking Sites
- Video Hosting Websites
- Online Photo Galleries
- RSS Feed Syndication
Somewhere around 70% of American adults using the internet also use social media. This means bookmarking sites, blogs, friend sites, forums, and video sites, with new categories being added all the time! The right social media campaign will build new, stronger and more meaningful and trusting connections with prospects. You can experience it right now, by clicking on one of the icons on the right.
Going Viral- It's a Good Thing!
Perhape you have heard the term "going viral". As opposed to it's meaning in the world of natural health, this is what you want to happen to your website or blog. This means having "like-minded" communities become your referral sources through reviews, comments, and authentic validation. Consumers today make decisions by reading review sites, blogs, Facebook, or other Web 2.0 sites.
What is Web 2.0 you ask?
Watch this concise explanation from Andy Gutmans of Zend.
Social Bookmarking at Holistic Website Design
In a social bookmarking system, users save links to websites they like. These bookmarks can be made public or saved privately, shared only with specified people or groups, shared only inside certain networks, or another combination of public and private domains. The allowed people can usually view these bookmarks chronologically, by category or tags, or via a search engine. It is easy to add a simple script to your website (like the one in the right hand column- go on and give it a try!)allowing others to bookmark your content- a powerful Search Engine strategy.
With millions of people using social media sites daily, it is crucial to establish your presence. Holistic Web Design a powerful position for you, keeping your message front and center with your audience.
Social Media Optimization is part of our Advanced SEO Package, a wise addition to any website. This service is also available as a stand alone product. Contact us today and start getting the word out with the cutting edge of social communcation technology, Web 2.0.
