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By Rose Leadem

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Customer service can make or break your business. That's why it's more important than ever to make sure your company is providing the best experiences for its customers. And a great way to do this is through social media.

Related: Here's How You Make Customer Service Your Secret Weapon

Today, many consumers take to social media to express their views about a brand or seek help about a company's product or service. When someone publicly tweets about a brand or writes on its Facebook page, the company is put to the test. How it responds and handles the situation will impact how people view the business.

Even if a person is simply talking about your brand and not necessarily asking a question or expecting a reply, it's important for companies to listen and chime in as much as they can. Engaging with consumers and showing that your brand is human will make customers feel appreciated -- and they'll want to purchase more products or services from you.

Related: 7 Tactics That Show You're Getting Customer Service Right

To ensure that you provide the best service to your customers, check out Headway Capital's infographic below.

Rose Leadem is a freelance writer for Entrepreneur.com. 

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