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On December 3rd, I will be speaking to a class at Cape Fear Academy (along with @shanbow, a local StarNews journalist) about social media and how I utilize it to promote and market my restaurant. This being in the back of my mind, I thought I would write a blog about that same subject to ready myself for discussion. Currently, I primarily use Twitter and Facebook. I use these accounts to keep in touch with my customers and community. In doing so, I often find new customers as well. Several of my new “regulars” at Chris’ Cosmic Kitchen had never heard of us before finding our presence on Twitter. Some examples are: @coachreggie, @bluelight_mike, @brian_david & @kentrolis. These folks have told other folks about our small, family owned, restaurant and our customer base has expanded. They also tweet or comment about how awesome something they ate was, and by doing that, they are exposing us to an even greater audience as well as letting us know how we are doing. Unlike some companies, I actually do all the tweeting myself. I tweet on a daily basis. Sometimes it’s just to say “Good Morning” to the Wilmington, NC area (search #ilm on Twitter for local tweets) or to post a picture of someone who just attempted to get into our Large Stack Hall of Fame by eating 5 plate-sized pancakes! (See our Facebook page for photos!) Often, I’ll also use Twitter to let people know of any changes that are happening at our restaurant, specials we are offering or to thank them for coming in. I want my customers to feel as connected to us as we feel to them. I love working the register at CCK (our nickname for Chris’ Cosmic Kitchen) because of the interaction I get to have with my customers. I use Twitter and Facebook in the same way, just online. I must say that the most surprising thing that has come about from my use of Twitter and Facebook, is the emotion I feel when people tweet or comment such kind things about us or our restaurant. They also share family memories with us in photos tweeted out to the World Wide Web via Twitter or posted to our Facebook page. These things make me very proud of our little restaurant and grateful to have such fantastic customers. I’m glad that we can provide a place for people of all kinds to come together, enjoy great food and share memories. -K.
Below are some of the things people have tweeted about, or to, Chris’ Cosmic Kitchen:
@michaelpaschal writing a new blog post about @cosmickitchen and how their love for the local community keeps me coming back (and their use of social media)
@WindowGangILM After noon snack from @cosmickitchen and wow was it great! Kahula cheesecake was the best!
@JackieMontagno ate a reuben sand & shrimp bisque @cosmickitchen for lunch. Best reuben in town! Go check them out you’ll love it #ilm
@glynnesoaps Please follow @CosmicKitchen best cheesecake on the planet! Great tweets #followfriday
@michaelpaschal: brought the family to my fav rest. in town @CosmicKitchen & having my 1st breakfast meal here! http://twitpic.com/qigwz
@tommyprevatt Picking up lunch for O and myself from @CosmicKitchen. Always a good choice.
@atlanticbeachnc @CosmicKitchen I’ve so got you on my radar – you’ve got to be like the best place to eat in Wilmington
@bluelight_mike @CosmicKitchen awww man that special sounds awesome. Gotta figure how to get to that side of town today
@TRMFlooring: @cosmickitchen Welcome back! Can’t wait 2 come in 4 another piece of pumpkin chzcake; best we ever had! #ilm #buylocalilm
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