Social media sites can put you in contact with thousands of people at once with you and your business’ information.

It is important to know all the possibilities and to learn how the activities can affect how potential customers view your company. These are some of the best social media networks for businesses to get involved with right now (with a few helpful tips as well!).

Facebook (1.26 billion + users)

This well-known social network allows great brand exposure and customer relations. Add the personality of your business to your profile with a custom cover photo that shows off your products or a related topic. Make sure to keep information, especially education and work history, up to date. Another idea is to create milestones to be able to enhance specific photos on your profile.

Linkedin (238 million + users)

This business oriented social network allows users to join and follow other companies and larger groups. The profile allows businesses to gains access to other professionals in their network and helps to build a professional brand in the industry.

Twitter (500 million + users)

This micro-blogging platform allows you to share updates with followers in 140 characters or less. Content on industry or interest topics can help to bring potential customers to you. It is also easy to find the latest news and join real time conversations about industry ideas. You can actively connect with customers and be able to immediately respond back to any comment or questions.

Google + (343 million + users)

With this media site, your contacts are able to be grouped into circles that regulate the information they are allowed to view. This is another good way to interact with customers. It’s even integrated with Google’s other applications and the content you provide is actively used in Google search results.