{"id":7817,"date":"2015-11-11T18:29:04","date_gmt":"2015-11-12T01:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/?p=7817"},"modified":"2019-09-23T14:25:11","modified_gmt":"2019-09-23T21:25:11","slug":"reap-sow-five-ways-social-media-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2015\/11\/reap-sow-five-ways-social-media-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Reap What You Sow: Five Ways to be a Social Media Star"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you want to know the real reason people keep following you\u00a0on social media? It\u2019s because of alluring and entertaining content.\u00a0 So if you want to gain and retain followers, keep it compelling and captivating.<\/p>\n

1. It\u2019s worth it, so make the time<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Does social media feel like a chore? Do you think of social media marketing as just a fad? It is disappointing when brands discount social media, refusing to see it as a means to boost their business and sales. But there are no quick solutions to social media success\u2014invest your time and budget to generate results.<\/p>\n

2. Plan ahead, and make it special.<\/p>\n

Value social media and make it part of your budget planning. Before you start, determine your goals and metrics, whether it is engagement or re-tweets. Make sure your social channels and website is dressed for window shoppers. Ensure that your page is fun, informative, and engaging so that it will pull your audience in and keep them there! Not sure that putting money towards social media is worth it? This article<\/a> from Social Media Today might change your mind.<\/p>\n

3. Be creative, take your time, and get noticed.<\/p>\n

I noticed a plethora of brilliant autumn images on social media this season. I\u2019m not trying to sound unappreciative of Mother Nature, but after seeing one leaf or tree, they all seem to blur into one.\u00a0 Try to set your image apart by challenging yourself to position your brand differently from the rest of the masses.<\/p>\n

Dress your social channels with eye-candy. The more interactive and eye-catching your material is, the more buzz and positive results you\u2019ll receive for your efforts. Do not replicate your competition, but rather uncover what sets you apart from your industry in the sea of social media. \u00a0Remember, you don’t need to share all your images on the same day.\u00a0 Keep an inventory of content and distribute across your channels leisurely. Be original\u00a0in your captions, and don\u2019t be afraid to reminisce about events through your images.\u00a0 Don’t rush to post!<\/p>\n

4. Don\u2019t wing it, schedule it.<\/p>\n

Implement a regular and persistent schedule with your social media activities. Pay attention to what is current on social media.\u00a0Be visible and keep up the energy in your posts.\u00a0You must harvest it daily to grow your brand and community.\u00a0 This can be tough, because social media is non-stop and 24\/7.\u00a0 Remember to practice a \u201cDigital Sabbath<\/a>\u201d so you don\u2019t burn out.<\/p>\n

5. Don\u2019t jump on the bandwagon.<\/p>\n

Keep up with all the new marketing tools being launched on a monthly basis, but you don\u2019t have to be the early adopter for every one. Sit back, and observe what not to do.\u00a0Share your knowledge with others and figure out if the new tool is a fit with your brand and your client’s brand.\u00a0Team up with influencers<\/strong> <\/a>who are leading the way on the social channels that fit your campaign’s needs.<\/p>\n

Please feel free to share with us your favorite quick tips in preparing and coming up with fresh content each day or week.<\/p>\n

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