Social media has an interesting place in the business world, sitting somewhere between incredibly helpful and downright dangerous for your organization. Itâs important that you consider how your business is affected by social media so that you can both leverage it to your advantage and minimize the risks associated with it.
Many of the popular social media platforms are being used in the world of business, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and even other apps like Snapchat and Instagram–all of which have their own distinct uses. However, they all have considerable benefits and risks that extend beyond the individual platforms. Here are some of the benefits that social media can pose for your organization.
The Benefits
The primary benefit associated with social media is right in the name–itâs social. You provide your business with exposure across the Internet, meaning that your organization is being seen by prospective clients. On the other hand, youâre also being seen by competitors, who might choose to use the information that they see as a blueprint toward one-upping your organizationâs outreach efforts. Either way, the point stands that youâre connecting with potential buyers or customers, which is a valuable way to make your organization known.
The Risks
Despite the benefits, there are many risks associated with social media networks. Among the most important are security and productivity, both of which could derail operations as you know them.
A content filtering solution as part of a Unified Threat Management (UTM) solution can keep employees from wasting time on social media or potentially dangerous websites on a per-user basis. This can keep problem employees from visiting these sites while also maintaining access for your marketing team and employees who can manage the access properly. To learn more, reach out to Catalyst Technology Group at (317) 705-0333.
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