With new social media sites popping up all over the internet, it can be overwhelming to food truck owners to figure out which to focus their time and energy on.

Based off a recent survey we conducted from our readers, the top four social media sites that food truck customers use are: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

4 Social Media Sites For Your Food Truck

Facebook

After Myspace, Facebook took control of social media and has not let go. 67% of internet users visit Facebook regularly so you’ll want to start here.

Beneficial Features:

  • About section. Publish a full biography including contact information about your food truck.
  • Large images. Facebook’s platform is great for posting pictures. Take a snapshot of your daily special or fun events your truck has taken part in.
  • Advertise. Facebook Ads allow you to target your specific demographic while also setting a specific budget.

RELATED: Using Facebook Audience Insights To Build Food Truck Success

Twitter

Next in line is Twitter. Quick and to the point. Reach out and communicate with others in real time. While Facebook may be used for many of the same purposes, Twitter is much quicker.

Beneficial Features:

  • Break the news. Let your followers know where you are heading when it happens. Twitter is instantaneous and will reach your followers faster than any other social networks.
  • Get feedback. Twitter is also a great place to get feedback and learn about your customers.
  • Utilize hashtags. Hashtags (commonly known as the pound sign) on Twitter are a great system to take advantage of. Using hashtags will increase the reach of your tweet and also increase the chances of your tweet being seen.

RELATED: 6 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Food Truck Tweets

Pinterest

Like it? Then pin it! Pinterest is a great way to tell your story using pictures. Pinterest allows you to collect, organize and pin pictures to boards.

Beneficial Features:

  • Organize. Pinterest allows you to organize your photos into similar groups called “boards.” This allows you to “build” a message, theme or group similar photos together.
  • Get customer’s mouths watering. Food trucks using Pinterest can organize a page by posting enticing photos with brief descriptions about menu items. This can also include recipes to popular items.
  • Go beyond food. Your food truck should be about more than just food. Feature boards that tell your brand story, values and mission.

Instagram

Pictures speak a thousand words. Instagram is the poor man’s photography studio. Instagram gives users the ability to apply different filters to photos. There are no groups or “boards” like with Pinterest, however, Instagram is easily integrated into Facebook and Twitter, giving pictures extra exposure on the different social networks.

Beneficial Features:

  • Customers. Featuring customers enjoying their meals, or sharing images that customers have taken of your truck are a great way to draw attention to your mobile food business.
  • Show your atmosphere. Show pictures of the atmosphere around your truck. You can show actual customers enjoying a dining experience or even the fun they are having while waiting to order. The filters provided by Instagram will allow you to spruce it up a bit.
  • Aesthetics. You don’t necessarily have to show pictures related to your food. What’s the atmosphere like around your truck? What about the scenery of the areas you park in?

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The Bottom Line

Remember social media is a great way advertise. Follow some of these tips and utilize them to increase followers and customers. But don’t be afraid to be creative and innovative. Also, remember most social media sites can be synced together and it’s alright if some of your pages overlap.

Which social media sites are you using that aren’t listed here? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Share your thoughts in the comment section, our food truck forum or social media. Twitter | Facebook