They're popping up all over the place! Social media presentations that teach you how to use Facebook and Twitter for your business. They're becoming part of the curriculum in marketing classes and "hands-on" workshops. Consultants offer to help establish your internet presence by building social media pages. But that's the easy stuff!

Before you waste a few hours or a few hundred dollars, consider what you want and what your business needs. It's very simple to bribe anyone under 25 to simply add a Facebook or Twitter account with your business name. The creation of the profile is the most basic step.

What's important is how you should use that account once it's set up. Do you have someone that can create a plan for your business? Do you know how to effectively use your social media pages to drive visitors and leads to your website? Can you hire a copywriter to deliver your brand in a strong, consistent manner?

To make an analogy with traditional media, it's easy to call a television station and ask them to set aside several 30-second slots. But what you do with those time slots is what will ultimately grow your business.

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