Tips to measure the results and impact of a small business social media strategy
The final PR Newswire article in a series about social media for small businesses focuses on the last piece of the puzzle - measuring social media success
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NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Understanding the impact of any small business social media strategy is a critical phase of of the process because it provides insight into which tactics are working, which are not, and helps determine how best to allocate valuable resources in the future to maximize brand visibility and return on investment.

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The sixth and final article in a series from PR Newswire guiding small business through social media, "How Should I Measure My Social Media Activities?,"  offers tips for measuring the success of a social media program.  Specifically, it outlines metrics to consider if the objective was to generate more leads, improve customer service or expand networking opportunities.

To read the complete article, visit http://bit.ly/Qe6VQ7.  Visit PR Newswire's PR Toolkit to read the entire series.

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