An Introduction to Social Media
Thursday 11 September
6.30pm-8.30pm
Location TBC
No matter the size of your business, social media is an essential tool in your marketing strategy.
When it comes to getting found on search engines, 7 of the top 10 ranking factors are social.
Frequently tweeted content gets indexed 50% more than content that does not. It’s time to put
this tool to good use in your business.
This course is the perfect introduction to unlocking the marketing potential of social media. It will
help you understand the different social media platforms (Pinterest, Google+, YouTube,
Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn), identify which ones are right for your business and show you
how to create the perfect social media profile.
This is an introductory course and will cover topics including:
● What social media is and why it matters to your business
● The different social media platforms
● Which social network(s) will work best for your business
● How to tailor your content using buyer personas, seo and social media
● How to set social media goals
● Tips and tools to help you manage your social media accounts
The course will conclude with a practical workshop on how to setup your social media
accounts.
Instructor
Jean Moncrieff - Inbound Marketing Strategist
Jean helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses using online marketing tools. In his 20’s he
cofounded a company pioneering web content management. He went on to help European
companies build distribution channels into Africa and worked with software teams in the U.S. and
Europe to deliver cloud based applications.
In 2011 he began coaching entrepreneurs and marketing teams on inbound marketing
strategies. His mission is to help entrepreneurs and small businesses turn their web presence
into a lead generation hub.