Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest are changing the way consumers make purchasing decisions . . . and tapping into these online communities has become a necessary part of any integrated sales strategy. Citing enlightening research and real-world examples, this smart, practical guide presents readers with a detailed methodology for growing sales and expanding their customer base using social media. Readers will learn how to:
• Use content and conversations to build online relationships that transition to sales
• Execute realistic sales strategies for each of the major social media platforms
• Spot social media trends that may influence future buying behaviors
• Sell online in B2B and B2C environments
• Turn social shares (likes, favorites, +1s) into social sales
• Set tangible goals
• Use online tools and analytics to track social influencers and identify relevant conversations as they are happening
Complete with a chapter dedicated to capturing mobile sales—a segment poised to explode as the adoption of smartphones and tablets grows—The Art of Social Selling is essential reading for every sales professional.
Synopsis
Citing enlightening research and real-world examples, this smart, practical guide presents readers with a detailed methodology for growing sales and expanding their customer base using social media. The Art of Social Selling is essential reading for every sales professional.
Synopsis
Internet marketing strategies have evolved well past the days of purchasing banner space on popular websites and hoping the right customers stumble upon it during their late-night searches. With the explosion of social media platforms, businesses can now tap into specific online communities and be confident that they are communicating directly and regularly with their target audience. Citing enlightening research and real-world examples, The Art of Social Selling presents readers with a detailed methodology for growing sales and expanding their customer base via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and other social media platforms. Learn how to: - Use content and conversations to build online relationships that transition to sales - Execute realistic sales strategies for each of the major social media platforms - Spot social media trends that may influence future buying behaviors - Sell online in B2B and B2C environments - Turn social shares (likes, favorites, +1s) into social sales - Set tangible goals - Use online tools and analytics to track social influencers and identify relevant conversations as they are happeningComplete with a chapter dedicated to capturing mobile sales--a segment currently exploding as the adoption of smartphones and tablets continues to grow--this invaluable guide is a must-have resource for sales professionals in every industry.
Synopsis
This book presents a detailed methodology for growing sales and expanding their customer base via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and other social media platforms.
Internet marketing strategies have evolved well past the days of purchasing banner space on popular websites and hoping the right customers stumble upon it during their late-night searches. With the explosion of social media platforms, businesses can now tap into specific online communities and be confident that they are communicating directly and regularly with their target audience.
Citing enlightening research and real-world examples, The Art of Social Selling will show you how to:
- Use content and conversations to build online relationships that transition to sales
- Execute realistic sales strategies for each of the major social media platforms
- Spot social media trends that may influence future buying behaviors
- Sell online in B2B and B2C environments
- Turn social shares (likes, favorites, +1s) into social sales
- Set tangible goals
- Use online tools and analytics to track social influencers and identify relevant conversations as they are happening
Complete with a chapter dedicated to capturing mobile sales--a segment currently exploding as the adoption of smartphones and tablets continues to grow--this invaluable guide is a must-have resource for sales professionals in every industry.
Synopsis
Your customers are gathering together under one virtual roof. Have you learned yet how to maximize the potential of social media marketing?
About the Author
SHANNON BELEW is a digital marketing advocate and top-selling author of Starting an Online Business for Dummies, All-in-One. She currently manages the online marketing and lead-generation efforts for a global IP telephony company. Her blog, OnlineMarketingToGo.com, focuses on topics including social media, social selling, mobile strategies, and content development.