More and more people are using Facebook and Twittter along with other social media sites. Social media is not only for teens and people with too much time on their hands. Big company names like Nike and even news channels have their own Facebook and Twitter page.

Self Storage business are not too far from the use of facebook and other social medias. Experts day that social media “it’s here to stay”

Just this past year, over 4000 self storage companies made their social network, according  AdweekMedia’s Social Media Strategies conference. Self Storage and social media will continue to grow which in turn will change how  marketing and advertising in done for big and huge self storage companies.

Because of Social Media  self-storage operator are   suggested to embrace social media. While it may seem daunting, there’s plenty of info on the Web and in the ISS article archives on how to use these social media sites for more than just letting your friends know where you were last night.

Many Long Island and New york self-storage locations are already using Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook as a gateway  to communicate with a potential  customer . Logging into Twitter, you’ll find a number of operators, consultants, brokers and other industry professionals with followers.

Some are publicizing facility self storage specials, while others promote industry shows or products.