The social media management industry has grown tremendously in the past year, but the rates that community managers should be charging is still undetermined. In this article, we will give you a few suggestions as to what you should be charging your clients and what services your clients should be receiving in return.

paper1440:

Essentially, Facebook’s ad revenues rose at the same rate as its usage numbers: Over the first three months of the years, its monthly active users rose by about a third, and so did its ad revenue.

Duh. Right? Basically. Except there are a couple points worth noting.

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muchmorethanless:

Where Is the Future of Social Media Marketing? [Research]

Twitter is a great marketing tool for small and large businesses alike. There are so many ways to use this awesome social networking website that a ton of businesses still do not take advantage of. Well I am here to give you a few ideas as to how you can market through Twitter, and receive new leads, customers, and followers for your business!

The influence of social media on the conversion of sales is outstanding compared to traditional marketing. Being involved and creating a community using social media has never been as important as it currently is today. It is a proven science that a one-on-one interaction with customers creates a rapport between the consumer and the business. Building trust and loyalty converts into more sales PERIOD!

davidamerland:

Three basic ingredients can help your small business or startup venture succeed.