Basic Social Media Posting Cookbook
This informational gives an idea of the basics of getting social. This treatise will deal with the top 4 contenders in social media.
1. Facebook
- keep your posts positive. Facebook has received a lot of negative publicity lately and is looking to show a proper "face"on line.
- insure there is uniqueness to capture the readers' interest in your posts
- embellish your posts with images
- never forget being to mobile apps
- keep your fan base active through rewarding their loyalty in your posts and get feedback
- keep your posts engaging and always respond to comments
- post 5-10 times per week
Late in the day and late in the week are the best times to post.
2. Twitter
- you need to engage and encourage a following of people and business
- Twitter is an off the cuff speedy app ensure no grammar laxity
- use hashtags and retweet often to drive points home
- engage, motivate and keep your followers fed with trending topics
The idea is to strengthen your band of followers to create a strong "Twitter Tribe". Ensure you treat your followers as you would like to be treated.
3. Pinterest
- you're moving into the visual world here. Complete your profile and show your images
- promote your logos and brands
- ensure every image has a face
- use colors and good textures. Make your boards stand out!
- use great content and entrance a wide following. Build that train of boards.
You should be the "Pied Piper of imagery" to build your business in Pinterest.
4.Instagram
Just as image rich as Pinterest, but not using boards. Pictures are used directly primarily camera based
- complete your profile
- ensure your pictures are of high quality and posted frequently enough to promote yourself and your business effectively
A great media for showcasing.The younger set are well versed in it This iisn't just "selfie" material anymore.
Ensure you do a social media check on all your sites.
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For a new website social media plays important role in driving traffic. Thanks for sharing these tips.
Thank you, Mike. We need to do all of the above and these tips are most useful. Social media is necessary in our business. We are still learning.
Thanks for the useful tips Mike.
I'm taking for Facebook and Twitter where I'm more active.
Hope you have a wonderful Sunday and new week
Thanks Mike for the reminder. I've been so swamped this summer that I just hired someone from Fiverr to post for me but once that gig is done I must get back to it.
Erica
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Thanks Mike, still learning about social media. Every clue is useful!
Walking the Path of Peace,
Sanders