Global Resources Suggests Free Social Media Tools

CHICAGO - July 18, 2016 - PRLog -- The business consultants at Global Resources are renowned for solving the most intricate and unique challenges business owners are experiencing in the evolving marketplace.  Today, many entrepreneurs and business leaders know they need to grow their online presence but they don't know where to start.

Although there are many complex social tools used to increase brand awareness, there are also several free social media tools that you can use to begin your online growth process:

• Facebook - As the most popular social networking site, Facebook gives businesses a free outlet to reach millions of potential new customers. Similar to how individual Facebook users can create personal pages, businesses can set up their own dedicated page on Facebook to help grow their venture, build brand awareness and develop relationships with consumers.

• Twitter - The popular micro-blogging site Twitter is also a way to reach new customers without the expense. Twitter offers businesses a platform for connecting their brand with things people care about.

• Local Listings - The Internet is often the first place consumers look at when searching for a business. Since local search entries are often the first choices given in a search query, businesses can easily attract new customers and clients by simply making sure they are listed on the sites. The most popular local search listing sites are Google Places, Yahoo! Local and Microsoft Bing.

• Press Releases - Getting a little free publicity from newspapers, radio and television stations and blogs is a great way to attract new business. One way to catch the eye of the local media is to send out news releases touting new products or services, as well as company news and special promotions. A number of websites, such as Free Press Release, PR Log, 24/7 Press Release and I-Newswire, offer the opportunity to post press releases on their site for free.

• Online Video – Videos provide an engaging way to get information to consumers. While a normal ad won't do the trick, businesses can use creative videos to build new interest in their company. While posting videos on YouTube remains the most popular route, small businesses also can take advantage of other sites like Viddler, Vimeo, Dailymotion and Ustream.

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