Save Time Linking Facebook and Twitter

Social media is a proven way for businesses to reach and communicate with potential clients. It gives free access to hundreds of millions of people, and if utilized effectively is can be very beneficial. Another social media site that can be beneficial for businesses is Twitter. Twitter can help a business reach a whole new set of people in the form of “followers”. Once a person becomes a follower they will receive updates from the business via “tweets” and links.

The problem is, many businesses see Twitter as too much of a hassle. They have a Facebook page and figure that that is enough. Saying, “I already reach potential customers through Facebook, isn’t that enough? I just don’t have time to manage all of these different social networks”. But the truth is, you do have time, and you can manage both without taking up any extra time from your day.
But how can I control both in an efficient way that will help me without taking up all of my day? The answer in linking. What many people don’t realize is that you can easily link your Twitter account to your Facebook account. This way when you change your status on Facebook, it will automatically post on Twitter as well.
So how do you link the two accounts? Follow these easy steps and you will be on your way in a flash.

1. Log into Facebook and go to the Twitter application http://www.facebook.com/twitter.
2. Select the Facebook page you are linking.
3. Now login to the Twitter account that will be receiving the Facebook updates.
4. That’s it! Now when you make post on your Facebook page, it will automatically do the same in Twitter. It will repeat your post with a note below it saying’ “via Facebook”

By following these quick steps and linking your Facebook and Twitter accounts you will be well on your way to taking full advantage of what social media has to offer in helping your business. Linking your accounts will save you time while helping you reach more people.