Getting the Horse before the Cart - Social Media for Small Business

A Small Business Conundrum?

Mention Social Media around a group of micro/small businesses and you will often get a lot of groans and rolling eyes. “one more thing to do”... “I tried that, worthless”... “I just don’t get it…” just to name a few responses. There will often be that one person that thinks it is the best thing since sliced bread, (envy alert) and talks about how great it has been for their business. Often the reason for that is fairly obvious. Their business type and personality come into play really quickly. Some people and businesses find it a natural fit.

So what about the rest of us?

Our special guest Mark Traphagen is riding in to the rescue with some real, down-to-earth “horse before the cart” style tips and strategies that any type of business will find something they can use to make a more meaningful start, and become more effective in Social Media.

About Mark Traphagen:

Mark Traphagen is Senior Director of Online Marketing for Stone Temple Consulting. He assists the executive team in formulating and implementing all online marketing strategy for the Stone Temple brand, as well as being available as needed to consult with Stone Temple clients in areas of his expertise

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Mark has a wide reputation as an expert on Google+, and influencer marketing. His stated mission is to help you get seen and heard, to help get a business’s message out and bring in people who want and need what they have to offer. Mark considers his special know-how is in the intersection of social and search.

Mark shares his ideas as he writes for a number of top online publications, and is a sought-after speaker for major online marketing conferences which include: MozCon, Pubcon, SMX (Advanced, East, West & Social Media), and SearchExchange.

This is another rare opportunity to meet, ask questions and listen to someone of this experience and quality.

Google+ HOA Event (https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cmbf7d95tlbkutlnr3h3h9vs908) - If you can't make it to the live event, either come to the Hangouts On Air broadcast or flag it to watch later.

YouTube Link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhQTphtcvjQ) - If you are on mobile or don't have a G+ account you can watch it here.

About the OCC Web Seminar Series

Feeling lost trying to make the most of the Internet for your business? Wondering if your business is missing an opportunity? Don't know where to start or how to take the next step?

Feel lost and confused no longer! The Oceanside Chamber, in conjunction with SonicSpider's RightStart Websites and SonicWebTech programs is conducting a monthly educational series about the web for businesses. This will be an ongoing series of information- packed presentations on all of the key technologies that the business owner needs to understand. Learn how to leverage and maximize the web for your business.

IMPORTANT - We are back to our old time.

Event and HOA Broadcast Schedule:

2:00 to 2:30 - Networking, Introductions and HOA "Green Room", Ask private questions and get to know of our guest speaker.

2:30 to 3:30 - Broadcast Show begins

3:30 to 4 - Clean up, Networking and Private Discussions or Questions of our Guest Speaker