Smartphone screen showing multiple social media apps including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp — representing business use of multiple platforms
Smartphone with social media apps businesses face decisions on whether to be on one or multiple platforms

 

As a business owner, you might think that being discoverable on one social media platform is enough. But let’s be real; we all have multiple social media apps on our phones, and we like to switch between them depending on our mood. So, if you want to capture the attention of potential customers and keep up with the digital times, it’s important to be discoverable on multiple social media platforms.

Firstly, being on multiple platforms means you can reach a wider audience than a one-trick pony. You don’t want to be the one who’s stuck at the party with the same people all night, do you? You want to mingle and meet new people; the same goes for social media.

Secondly, building brand awareness is like planting a garden. You want to sow your seeds in multiple places to ensure growth and vibrancy. Being on multiple platforms can help you keep your brand consistent and recognizable across all of them. Plus, who doesn’t love a good garden party?

Thirdly, engaging with customers is like a game of catch. You throw the ball, and they catch it. But if you’re only throwing the ball in one direction, you’re not allowing your customers to play. Being on multiple platforms lets you catch your customers’ attention where they are and start a game of catch that keeps them engaged.

Fourthly, driving traffic to your website is like throwing a surprise party. You want to get as many people as possible to show up and enjoy the fun. Being on multiple platforms allows you to advertise your party in different places and attract more guests to your website.

Finally, staying ahead of the competition is like playing a game of tag. You want to be the one who’s “it,” leading the pack and setting the pace. Being on multiple platforms can give you an advantage over your competitors who only play tag in one area. It’s like playing tag on a playground with multiple hiding spots – you have more places to hide and more chances to be the winner.

In conclusion, being discoverable on multiple social media platforms is like being a social butterfly. You want to flutter from platform to platform, engaging with customers and spreading brand awareness. So, spread your wings and fly!

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Karen Hewitt
Karen Hewitt is a Harvard-certified Disruptive Social Media Strategist and founder of Blossom to Success. She works with entrepreneurs, network marketers, and small business owners who are visible but misaligned, turning scattered effort into clear positioning, strategic momentum, and brands that actually fit. Through her Perception → Position approach and Disruption Archetypes, Karen focuses on how brands are experienced, not just how they’re described — bridging the gap between intention and audience perception with clarity, authority, and integrity. As an autistic, AuDHD mom of five, Karen builds strategy for real life, not theory. Her work centers identity-led branding, ethical marketing systems, and sustainable visibility for founders who refuse to dilute themselves to succeed. When she’s not working, you’ll find her with a strong cup of British tea, nerding out over marketing psychology, or laughing loudly with her kids.