What did you have for breakfast? How many friends do you have on Facebook? Did you get a link to watch that YouTube video a friend forwarded you? Can’t get away from people talking about “Twitter?” Social media can be a waste of time. But, some social sites are very likely to provide more exposure (and customers) for your business.

Just as blogs exploded a few years ago into a business marketing tool, so now is social media.

Social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter (as well as YouTube for video and Flickr for photos) allow you to network and be seen in new ways online. You’ll find some customers will join your social networks, and others will use the social media space to share information about your business.

The bottom line is to have your company name, website URL, and information about your business online in as many places as possible. Social media sites give you free bang for the buck and are worth incorporating in some form for nearly every small business.

Is it time for your business to take advantage of social media? We can help.