The more important question to ask is why shouldn’t your residential community use social media? There is virtually no drawback to begin utilizing social media for your community; yet, there is so much to gain. The benefits of social media for communities are every bit as great as for individuals. It is a way to bring together everyone in your community regardless of their age, race or gender. Indeed, social media is something that every community should use.
One aspect of social media that has become incredibly popular for people of all ages is Facebook. Ask anyone; whoever you ask will most likely have a Facebook page. If they don’t, they undoubtedly know many people who do. If your community were to get a Facebook page, there is an abundance of opportunity available. (more…)

