Take away a practical strategy and techniques for implementing a social strategy for your organization or business. Learn the top five considerations when starting a social network as well as tips to manage an online community. Discover how to create your own private social network using the Ning platform. Discuss the top tools to use to manage your social media life and build integration into your website. See how Google Docs and Calendars work and how to use online video to further your business goals. Hear about mobile check-in applications and how companies are using coupon and deal sites. Get your company listed properly on local search engines so more customers can find you. Discuss how web design has changed and get feedback on your website while discovering usability testing and user interface design. Finally, learn how to manage this influx of information created by the new media revolution. Develop a manageable workflow and get productivity tips to be more efficient. Learn what you might be doing wrong in social media as well as essential policies to have in place for your employees and company. See what trends are on the horizon and where your goals fit with those new trends. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: *This class is included in the full certificate course, Social Media for Business Certificate. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

In this rapidly evolving digital world, online networking connects individuals and businesses from around the globe. Social media provides real time social interactions, news and entertainment, research, marketing, brand development, customer service, and much more. In this course, we will explore top social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok. Learn how your business can use social media to understand customer behavior, increase market reach, and convert site visitors into buyers. For beginner and experienced social media users. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: *This class is included in the full certificate course, Social Media for Business Certificate. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.

The benefits of social media make it an essential part of a business plan. Social Media Marketing has become more than running digital advertising campaigns; it allows your business to build a following of loyal customers through authentic posts and interactions creating excitement for your business as it grows. Each platform gives your business the tools to successfully build your brand, connect with your customers, and track analytics. This course will focus on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Nextdoor. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: *This class is included in the full certificate course, Social Media for Business Certificate. If you would like to register for the full certificate course, please search the name of the course here.*A digital badge will be issued when the class has been completed.*LERN (Learning Resources Network) will send login information to the primary e-mail listed in your Arux account. Please update your email in Arux if you prefer to receive this login information to be sent to a different e-mail.