22/02/2024
Are Your Biases Towards Certain Social Media Platforms Hurting Your Business?
I’m at my favourite restaurant, sipping on my coffee, when the conversation takes an unexpected turn when my friend declares, "Facebook has had its day. It's just crap now." I leaned in, intrigued by her conviction, and asked her to elaborate.
She launches into a tirade about how she had tried using Facebook for her business but found it "utterly useless". According to her, the platform was outdated, irrelevant, and simply not worth her time. Listening to her impassioned critique, I couldn't help but think that her dismissal of Facebook was more a reflection of her own frustrations rather than an accurate assessment of the platform itself.
It's a common misconception that just because we don't know how to effectively use a tool, it must be inherently flawed. I gently reminded my friend of the analogy of giving an unskilled carpenter a toolbox to build a cabinet. If the cabinet turns out poorly, is it fair to blame the tools? Of course not. The same principle applies to social media platforms like Facebook. It's not enough to simply create an account and expect instant results. Like any tool, it requires skill, strategy, and understanding to wield effectively.
Instead of dismissing Facebook outright, my friend could benefit from taking a step back and reassessing her approach. Perhaps she needs to refine her content strategy, learn more about targeted advertising, or engage more actively with her audience. Maybe she should invest and work with us at Core Dynamix Digital Agency Ltd. 💯 💡
By blaming the platform for her struggles, she's missing out on valuable opportunities to connect with potential customers. The reality is that in today's digital landscape, nobody cares about our personal preferences or biases. What matters is being where the attention is.