{"id":19196,"date":"2020-10-20T12:23:56","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T04:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/?p=19175"},"modified":"2020-10-20T12:23:56","modified_gmt":"2020-10-20T04:23:56","slug":"social-media-strategies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.in\/learn\/social-media-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Effective Strategies to Increase Your Small Business&#8217; Social Media Audience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social media is a fast, free, and highly effective marketing avenue for small businesses<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to grow their brand and reach more customers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">O<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ver\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/assetdigitalcom.com\/social-media-and-small-business-latest-statistics-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">3.8 billion<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0people use social media<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">89%<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of marketers use Facebook in their brand marketing efforts.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0These stats indicate the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">world of opportunities that social media presents for small businesses looking to scale.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That being said<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, social media is an increasingly competitive space packed with hundreds and thousands of small businesses all trying to outdo the other while directly taking the fight to big brands. So, how do you remain relevant in such a cutthroat landscape and drive more people to follow your business and engage with you?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eight<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0effective strategies to grow your small business<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s social media audience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Post regularly<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether your business is present on one social media platform or omnipresent on all major platforms, it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s crucial to post regularly and remain consistent.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">company<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that publishes content regularly with the right hashtags and targeting parameters will draw more followers and relevant audience groups.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It&#8217;s important to consistently post on social media<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014from\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">promoting your product or service to industry-related information to interesting facts to motivational content.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use short, branded links<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19198 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/use_short_branded_links.png\" alt=\"use_short_branded_links\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.in\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/use_short_branded_links.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.in\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/use_short_branded_links-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.in\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/use_short_branded_links-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.in\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/use_short_branded_links-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">re sharing a link to your new blog post<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to a new landing page<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">an infographic, it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s wise to use branded short links\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">instead of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0cryptic third-party links like bit.ly\/xsr3yi\/1igs4.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not only are such links hard to remember and gibberish to look at,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">but they&#8217;re also an essential\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">social media real estate that can be used to reinforce your business<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s brand.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For instance, an eyewear brand like\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eye See You<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can use\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eye.cyou<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\/sunglasses to share their new product page for sunglasses. Doing this will augment your business<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s credibility\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in the minds of new people who discover your posts for the first time.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">READ:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/branding-tips-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">5 Low-Cost Branding Tips for Your Small Business<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0most\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f hashtags<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using the right hashtags is an effective way to reach new audiences on social media platforms.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although Twitter was the first to ad<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pt hashtags to search for information, Instagram took things to the next level.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Insta u<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sers can follow hashtags as topics of interest, and this means using generic hashtags that en<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gage<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0followers is a great way to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">optimi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your posts so that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they reach\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">more people.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instagram allows a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">maximum<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of 30 hashtags per post.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s wise to use all<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a030 hashtag<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">smartly\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">by mixing popular\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">generic\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hashtags\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">peppered with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">some niche ones<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0so your post reaches the right people and doesn<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t get lost in the clutter.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can also craft\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">specific\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hashtags for your brand<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0like a message or a phrase. For instance,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.we.cyou\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">cyou<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0domains<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0use #WeCyou as\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">short and straightforward<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0phrase to denote their brand.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Follow influencers and engage\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">w<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ith<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0their content<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19199 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/follow_influencers_and_engage_with_their_content.png\" alt=\"follow_influencers_and_engage_with_their_content\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.in\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/follow_influencers_and_engage_with_their_content.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.in\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/follow_influencers_and_engage_with_their_content-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.in\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/follow_influencers_and_engage_with_their_content-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.in\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/follow_influencers_and_engage_with_their_content-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the smartest and most effective ways to grow your small business<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s social media footprint is to get an influencer from your niche to notice your brand.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Influencers enjoy a loyal fan base of people who are relevant to your business. While collaborating with them will cost dearly, engaging with their content is a great way to get them to notice your business.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Like, share, retweet, and comment on their posts regularly. One shoutout from a well-respected influencer can change the fortune of your small business on social media.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engage\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your followers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s v<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ital<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to engage with your followers on social media. Repl<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ying<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to comments and messages deepen connections with your followers and show new people that you are an active business\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">appreciates and responds to your followers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Interacting with your followers is a great way to foster\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">engagement<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with your followers\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and build credibility<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for new people who discover your business.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">READ:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/social-media-marketing-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">10 Useful Social Media Marketing Tips for Businesses in 2020<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\" style=\"text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Include links or buttons\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0social media everywhere<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A great way to increase your social media presence is to leverage all your marketing platforms. Include social media buttons or links in your email signatures, newsletters, on your website, and author bios for content collaborations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Match your content\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he relevant platform<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19200 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/match_your_content_with_the_relevant_platform.png\" alt=\"match_your_content_with_the_relevant_platform\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.in\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/match_your_content_with_the_relevant_platform.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.in\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/match_your_content_with_the_relevant_platform-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.in\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/match_your_content_with_the_relevant_platform-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.in\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/match_your_content_with_the_relevant_platform-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your business is omnipresent on all leading social<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram, then it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0crucial<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to filter your posts based on the platform.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For instance, what works well on Instagram may not work well on LinkedIn. People use social media platforms for different intents and purposes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t is crucial\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">first to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">create<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the message<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and to identify the target audience<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you&#8217;re sending it to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Then,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">decide which platform\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">works best<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, Instagram and Facebook are better platforms for an e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ommerce business to announce a new sale.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is because users on these platforms are actively\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">browsing for new content and deals as opposed to people on Twitter, who prefer browsing for news, or those on LinkedIn, who are browsing for jobs or hiring new candidates.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Embrace new features introduced\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">by<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0social media platforms<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instagram recently introduced Reels, as did Twitter with Fleets. These new features offer a gateway to reaching new audiences and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">innovatively appealing to them<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Embracing new features is a great way to show that your business is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ame goes for using existing features like Facebook Live or Instagram Stories. It<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s wise to use all available routes to reach new audiences and build your business<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s presence on social media.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Final thoughts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adopting the tactics mentioned above will help your small business build a strong and loyal social media base. The idea is to create a brand personality that people enjoy engaging with, even if they don&#8217;t buy from you. Publish high-quality content that reinforces your brand ideas and message.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It&#8217;s time to take your small business to the next level!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eshan is a Senior Marketing Specialist at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shortdot.bond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ShortDot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the registry behind some of the most successful new domain extensions, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shortdot.bond\/icu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.icu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shortdot.bond\/bond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.bond<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shortdot.bond\/cyou\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.cyou<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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