The Social Media Cheat Sheet [Infographic]

Like the telephone and email, social media is not going away.

It’s not going to implode, explode or just die. It’s a communication tool that will be around for a long time.

People use social media for personal and business reasons. They use it for entertainment, to learn, to network and to source products and services. Savvy organizations use it for customer engagement, marketing and to share resources.

One in three small businesses now use social media. They understand that having a Website is not enough. They need a social presence as well.

Wondering where to start? This cheat sheet by Flowtown and Column Five will help you navigate some of the top social media options. While the title says it’s for small business, it applies to all organizations including nonprofits and conference planners as well.

Flowtown – Social Media Marketing Application

Which of these social platforms is your organization using and why? What other social media platforms has your organization used successfully?