Top 50 Solutions to Optimize the Social Media Experience

Peter Devereaux
by Peter Devereaux 27 Dec, 2010
Top 50 Solutions to Optimize the Social Media Experience

Social media marketing, as a method of creating true user engagement, remains an elusive goal.

 

Success does not come easy on Facebook, Twitter and elsewhere - particularly for those without a plan, much less without the tools available to ease the inherent challenges, of which, you will see, there are many. However, those taking their consumers' social media experience seriously stand to reap the many rewards of loyalty.

 

In a study of social media usage by market research firm Chadwick Martin Bailey and iModerate Research Technologies in February 2010, consumers who are Facebook fans and Twitter followers of a brand are more likely to not only recommend the brand to others (60 percent of Facebook fans and Twitter followers), but also more likely to buy from those brands than they were before becoming fans/followers - an impressive 51 percent of Facebook fans and 67 percent of Twitter followers.

 

The reality is that most businesses don't have a plan and don't invest in the many, powerful platform-based solutions to optimize the social media experience. This month's list can change all that by profiling 50 of the most prominent solutions available to help improve your social media experience and that of your audience. From applications to power individual campaigns, to full-blown social media engagement platforms - it's all here. These solutions will help reduce the necessary investment of time, improve the process of identifying the most influential users and conversations, and even foster greater loyalty and engagement. The days of your new role as social media powerhouse have arrived.

 

Social media marketing solutions (SMMS) take on a variety of forms but most aid in the aggregation of content from social networks and facilitate content distribution. The best solutions on the market even help identify those fans and followers who are spreading your message (in either a good or a bad way). While there remains some overlap in many of these services, using any of them are sure to improve your own enterprise's return on its social media investment.

 

1. Ping.fm
2. Hootsuite.com
3. Tweetdeck.com
4. SocialOomph.com
5. Vitrue.com

6. Lithium.com
7. Cotweet.com
8. Seesmic.com
9. NutshellMail.com
10. Flowtown.com
11. BuddyMedia.com
12. Gist.com
13. AwarenessNetworks.com
14. WildFireapp.com
15. Pluck.com

16. ContextOptional.com
17. Shoutlet.com
18. ThisMoment.com
19. Sendible.com
20. Radian6.com
21. CrowdFactory.com
22. Alterian.com
23. Buzzlogic.com
24. SproutSocial.com
25. Trackur.com

26. Postling.com
27. VisibleTechnologies.com
28. Spredfast.com
29. Viralheat.com
30. AvenueSocial.com
31. objectivemarketer.com
32. media6degrees.com
33. SocialText.com
34. PeopleBrowsr.com
35. ArgyleSocial.com
36. MediaFunnel.com
37. Cymfony.com
38. Syncapse.com
39. 33across.com
40. Sprinklr.com
41. Spiral16.com
42. Infegy.com
43. Brandwatch.com
44. Blogtronix.com
45. NetworkedInsights.com
46. Vestadigital.com
47. Expion.com
48. DirectMessageLab.com
49. SocialVolt.com
50. MutualMind.com

 

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Peter Devereaux
Peter Devereaux
As the Editor-in-Chief of Website Magazine and President of Website Services, Peter has established himself as a prominent figure in the digital marketing industry. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, Peter has been a driving force in shaping the landscape of digital marketing. His leadership in creating innovative and targeted marketing campaigns has helped numerous businesses achieve their revenue growth goals. Under his direction, Website Magazine has become a trusted source of information and insights for digital marketers worldwide. As President of Website Services, Peter oversees a team of talented professionals who specialize in SEO/SEM, email marketing, social media, and digital advertising. Through his hands-on approach, he ensures that his team delivers exceptional results to their clients. With a passion for digital marketing, Peter is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, making him a sought-after thought leader in the field.