Are you struggling to make an impact on social media? Did you create a Facebook page because every other business was and now you’re failing to see the benefit of the platform? Are your posts getting lost in the sea of information? By following these three “rules” you can beef up your social media presence in a jiff!
Rule Number 1: Be open and patient.
Think of social media as a marathon, not a sprint. Growing on social media is a process and you won’t see results overnight. Similarly, producing creative content that performs well takes time and proper preparation. In some cases, it can take months to plan one short campaign. Continue to dream big and think ahead while being patient and working diligently towards the larger, long-term goals of the brand.
Rule Number 2: Create original content.
Whether you create videos or other posts, you’ll want to create original imagery that conveys your brand messaging. Do you want to dive into meme culture? Use your own content to create relatable memes rather than taking one from another site. At its core, social media marketing is rooted in gaining additional visibility for brands and organizations.
Use your creativity to convey your messaging clearly. Create content that speaks to your audience’s individual needs and encourages interaction and conversation. This will help you have more meaningful interactions online with customers and create experiences that were never before thought possible.
When using social media (even as an advertising tool), it is important to remember that audiences want more than a sales pitch; they want experiences, useful information, and connection. Every social media platform has its own unique properties and these affect how different forms of content perform. You must learn your audience(s) across each platform and adapt your content accordingly.
Rule Number 3: Plan content with consideration.
When planning your content, it is important to consider the demographic of the audience and what users expect to see online. Do you need to post something new every day? No; take into consideration the platform, algorithm updates, and audience insights to have an idea of how often you should post. Should your tweets be copied from your Instagram posts, or vice versa? No, they should reflect the culture that exists on the specific platform in order to be successful.
While it can be helpful to follow a schedule for posting, when you post and react to what is happening in real time your audience is more actively engaged. In doing this, you encourage conversations organically. Following a plan too closely can result in your content becoming stale and inauthentic over time, leaving your audience apathetic to your messaging.
At BG Digital Group, we are experienced, knowledgeable, creative, and have access to tools that detect and analyze your audience. By partnering with us, we will help you become a part of something bigger. Contact us to learn more.
