Here are some helpful handy tips..... 1. Cross-promote your dedicated hashtag. It's great to create your own unique hashtag ie: #smashsocialherts for your company but who will know how to use it to share content about you... direct people to use your hashtag and start to integrate online by ensuring it’s listed on all of your other social media profiles!!! Even go so far to adding onto your website and somewhere your email marketing too. Don’t just hope people will find it because they … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
Amazeballs – The New Twitter Features
New Twitter Features Now we haven't yet seen Twitter jump on the trend of creating a video stories feature like most of the major social media platforms. We should expect to see more features and announcements soon like Twitter's deals to live-stream and breaking news that signal its emphasis on video content in the future. A New Layout! In June 2017 Twitter totally redesigned its desktop site and mobile app to make twitter feel like a ”lighter, faster, and easier to use" … [Read more...]
Are you wondering how to sell products on Instagram?
Build your own signature look Before you post think about how you want to position your products on your page. The right product placement is essential to driving sales and engagement. Identify the look and stick to it. Its important once you choose your images to decide if you will be using an IG filter to make your photos sharper and clearer. Always keep in mind that you want to show the true product to your customers, so sometimes no filter works best in social selling. Each picture … [Read more...]
Snapchat – What’s it all about?
Snapchat has gone from just being all about photo and video sharing to a marketing tool that should not be ignored. The app has come a long way since the beginning in 2011; self-destructing photos and video is no longer just for the young teenagers.... now it is ideal for marketers who want a creative way to reach their ideal audience. Using this app to connect with a buyer persona can be difficult. Snapchat puts a limit on how long the videos and photos are available for on the app. For … [Read more...]
Understanding social media, isn’t as tricky as it seems
Deliver value not just advertisements of your business!! Your social media audience most likely initially connected with your brand because they were interested in what you offer. They might want to stay up to date or be aware of future sales/ promotions if relevant. Ensure you keep interesting on social media and mix in some information about the company alongside promotional offers. The last thing you want to do is push away your followers because you post only predictable ads. Be … [Read more...]
What’s the actual point of Pinterest?
Many businesses never think about using Pinterest but there are many positive reasons for using this social media network!!! Pinterest will really help you to showcase your products and help introduce your business or blog to a brand-new audience. Just one pin can lead to more pins, which can then lead to even more pins!!! Just simply posting a great blog article will have at least one picture, so posting this along with the article title and pinning it on a relevant board can be a good … [Read more...]
There’s no better time than now to get started with Instagram.
Instagram is visual, it's quick, it's mobile and it's really simple to use!! There's no better time than now to get started with Instagram. Make the best out of your own Instagram experience so you can grow your followers and increase engagement....... Post interesting, colourful photos and videos Instagram is about providing value to your followers, and if you want more engagement your goal should be to post photos and videos that portray some kind of emotion – happiness, humour, … [Read more...]
How you can use your Facebook profile to support your business?
Do you wonder how you can use your Facebook profile to support your business? We know Facebook restricts people from using personal profiles for commercial gain but you can use your Facebook profile to indirectly build awareness of your business. The Difference Personal Profile and a Business Page When you sign up with Facebook, you do so as an individual. You create a personal login and share highlights about yourself for people you know in real life. Here you have the option to become … [Read more...]
Do you have a strategy in place?
Social media for businesses has become a way companies can get your attention!! Here are some more free tips for you.... Have a strategy in place..... The key benefit of social media is to help form a way of communication that will connect the brand to the person. Participate at all times..... Unlike traditional advertising, social media is not one-way messaging and if you want to make the most of your social media or campaign then you must make an effort to talk to your … [Read more...]
Are you wondering how to start advertising on Instagram?
Businesses of all sizes now have the ability to create Instagram ads to reach their targeted audiences Connect your Facebook Page to business manager First you need to connect your main Facebook page to Facebook’s Business manager.... Set Up Business Manager If it’s your first time using Business Manager, you will need to set it up. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the Get Started button. and from there, you will see some general information about Business Manager. Start to … [Read more...]
