As social media continues to grow and change in its form, the number of businesses joining the networks continues to expand, too. According to a TechJournal article last year, businesses using social media to attract new customers rose by 43 percent during the course of a year. In Florissant, several businesses have capitalized on using social media, such as Yacovelli’s, de.lish Cheesecake Bakery and Café, DQ-Florissant and Helfer’s Pastries and Deli Café, have used social media to not only to attract customers but to promote specials, update menus and interact with customers first hand. (…

Our Facebook and Twitter have continued to grow, and we have to thank everyone who has made that possible. Our Facebook has more than 550 likes and our Twitter has more than 700 followers, but we’re always looking for more to be able to hit the 1,000 mark by the end of the year. ("Like" our page on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.) Previously, we’ve let you know five good pages to like on Facebook, but we’re telling you about eight people or entities you should be following on Twitter.  @NickGilham – He’s a Florissant native and he’s got great advice in media consulting. @NoCoRecComplx – The…

We’re closing in on the 500 “likes” on Facebook, and we’d like to hit it by July 15, so help us make that mark by liking our page. On the flipside of social media, we’ve built our Twitter following to more than 670 followers. We’d like to thank everyone if you have liked or followed us, but if you haven’t we’re looking forward to seeing more of you in the social media realm. (Make sure you "like" our page on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.) While we love having admirers on our Facebook page, there’s a number of other pages in Florissant and St. Louis County that provide great and detailed …

Our Facebook numbers continue to swell! We reached more than 455 “likes” this week, and we’re aiming for the 460 mark by the end of next week. For Twitter, we’ve got more than 655 followers and growing. Thanks to all who’ve recently liked or followed us, and if you haven’t yet, what are you waiting for? Now we’ve given you the rundown of why you should like us on Facebook and Twitter, but what about those who aren’t on social media at all. I’ve heard it all – it’s too complicated or it’s not interesting, but there’s a lot you can get out of using social media. I’ve jotted down a few ideas, …

This week saw a lot of ups and downs with a shooting of a Florissant police officer overshadowing the town. Yet, social media as well as a number of comments seem to have brought the community together. Many residents sent their prayers and well wishes through comments on our Facebook and Twitter this week.  (Make sure to "like" us on Facebook at Florissant Patch or follow us on Twitter @FlorissantPatch.) Here are a few of the messages written to Officer Mike Vernon and his family:  Roxane Pekarek Tiek wrote praying for a speedy recovery to you and your family... Moi Cat May wrote officer …

With the Florissant City Council approving the Walmart development project, the news has residents both cheering and jeering. Nowhere is that more noticeable than on social media. Residents took to Facebook and Twitter to let us know what they think about the development. (Make sure you follow our conversations by liking us on Facebook or following us on Twitter.) On Facebook, several residents voiced their excitement for more revenue and jobs that will be brought to the area, while others spoke of their frustration. Joe McClurg wrote, “Totally disgusted. Walmart is a vile corporation where …

Facebook and Twitter have just continued to grow and grow. Facebook has grown to more than 412 “likes,” while Twitter has more than 600 followers. (Make sure that you "like" our Florissant Patch Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @FlorissantPatch.) Usually, we’ve spoken about the benefits of our Facebook page, and what it can do for you. However, this week, we’re switching gears and talking about Twitter and what it means to you. You’ve got 140 characters to say it.  If you’re new to the Twitterverse, you might be learning that Twitter only allows you to use 140 characters. That means, …

We’ve continued to grow and gain followers and likes on our Twitter and Facebook pages. We have more than 582 followers on Twitter, and we have 407 likes on our Facebook page. Thanks to everyone who’s joined our pages. (If you haven’t, then make sure you like our page on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.) This week, we’re discussing five ways that you can really engage and use our Facebook page to your benefit. As much as we love to give information, we love to socialize with everyone, too. Give us tips: If you see a new business, closed business, event or something that you haven’t seen us …

Another week has come and gone, and our numbers have continued to grow. On Facebook, we’ve not only hit the 400 mark, but we’ve exceeded it to 405 as of Friday. On Twitter, we’ve moved up to 576 followers, and we’re excited. Thank you all for continuing to make our social media pages strong and engaging. (If you haven't already, "like" our Florissant Patch Facebook page or follow us on Twitter.) This week went a lot to the dogs as it was National Puppies Day Friday, and we asked for your photos and votes for the cutest puppy in St. Louis. It’s been great to see your pets’ photos and hear a …

It’s been another busy week on the Facebook page. We’re just a few “likes” away from hitting the 400 mark, so if you haven’t done so, please help us get to that mark. On Twitter, we’re up to 576 followers and continuing to grow. We’ve had an active Facebook page this week with Walmart withdrawing its community improvement district proposal, and a few folks sharing their two cents to the issue. “Curious to know if the people who think there are enough stores already are also against more restaurants going in (like Five Guys Burgers and Fries) or against the Value City project...after all, we …

This week, our Facebook page grew to more than 375 likes, and our Twitter has more than 560 followers. So, thank you all for your continued support of our social media pages. While we love all of your support, we’re talking about the perks of local businesses being on Facebook. While you can always visit our page for updates on news and ongoings, several of our local businesses have pages that you can follow, too. For example, both school districts, Hazelwood and Ferguson-Florissant, have pages that are updated with news and information as well as news about cancellations and closings. Then, …

Another week has come and gone, but we’ve continued to have some great feedback and input from our readers on Facebook and Twitter. Our Facebook page rose to 367 "likes" this week, while our Twitter page has 544 followers, and we continue to push for more and more. (Like us at www.facebook.com/FlorissantPatch or follow us at www.twitter.com/FlorissantPatch.) With Feb. 29 setting off leap year, we asked our readers for their help in finding “leap year babies” and speaking to those people who only have a birthday once every four years. A special thanks to everyone who shared resources and gave …

Our Facebook and Twitter has been abuzz this week with conversation, and we owe a part of that to you all. This past week, we saw a huge rise in our Facebook “likes” with close to 20 joining our page, and we hope to continue to see more. This past week, everyone gave their opinion for our dining debate series pertaining to the Best Chinese Food. Although, the Florissant pick, No. 1 China, lost this week, we’ll surely win the dining war. We asked about people’s interest in seeing a forum/live chat event with the candidates on the April 3 ballot, and we’ve heard that people would love to see …

Several readers fit into one of three categories. Those who casually stop by when they can, some are newsletter subscribers who get their Patch fill everyday and then there are those who are loyal social media followers. We want to bring those two worlds together with our new social media column. Each week, we’ll discuss items on our social media sites, changes, developments and best of all, you. This week, we’re talking to our Facebookers – or potential Facebook fans. (You can "like" us at www.facebook.com/FlorissantPatch or by clicking the "Like" button at the top of your screen.) We’ve …