Why Every Small Business Should Be Using Mobile Marketing
Every day the number of people who use smartphones and mobile devices is increasing and each day more and more people start using their mobile devices to access the Internet. This means that every small business should be using mobile marketing. If your small business is not already using mobile marketing strategies and techniques, it is time for you to get on board and begin to market via the mobile Web.
Recent estimates indicate that about two times as many people use mobile phones when compared to people that simply use the Internet. The Internet has been a great platform for advertising and now with the smartphone craze it is an even better source of advertising. More than a few companies owe their success to Internet advertising. Your company can also benefit from mobile marketing and advertising so that you can start to see more sales and increased profits.
Mobile marketing for small businesses is easier than you may think. For example, if your business already uses mass emailing campaigns via the Internet, an SMS text message marketing campaign is virtually the same. The only differences are that you need to collect cell numbers rather than email addresses for your opt-ins and that the messages will be delivered instantly to your target audience’s cell phones, rather than being sent to an email inbox to be opened (perhaps) someday.
Mobile marketing campaigns tend to be pretty affordable, especially when compared with traditional print marketing campaigns. Many mobile marketing companies are willing to work with you to find out which mobile marketing strategies can best help your business to increase visibility, attract consumers and start making more sales. Not all businesses are using mobile marketing right now so this is a great time to get started so that you can be at the forefront of this fast growing industry.
Small businesses can also use custom mobile apps and use them as tools for mobile advertising. With the help of the team at TrueNorth3 Mobile, you can begin creating and designing a mobile application for your business and can also begin your mobile marketing and mobile advertising efforts with the assistance of skilled professionals who know just what it takes to be successful with mobile marketing campaigns.
The sky is the limit with mobile marketing so it is definitely time to spread your wings. One last tip – social media platforms are fertile ground for small business owners who are looking to get people talking about their brand. Social media is accessed by thousands of people from all over the world. There is almost no demographic you can’t reach via social media. If you haven’t checked to see if your business is being discussed on social media you should definitely take a look.
TrueNorth3 Mobile Social Local can also help you with your online reputation management so that you can ensure that you are listening to the conversation about your business or so you can start a conversation about your business if one does not already exist. Get started today! Go to TrueNorth3Mobile.com/Blog to learn more.