Social Media Marketing

Hashtags are essential to describe your content as well as to boost the organic reach of your social media campaign. Hashtag use varies according to the social media site. For Facebook, use no more than one hashtag. On Twitter, two hashtags are best for engagement. On Instagram, use a minimum of 9 and up to 30. Not sure which hashtags to use? Hire a social media expert to find the most effective hashtags for your social media platform so your content can get found.

The best types of content for each social media channel depends on the platform. Most social media sites allow you to share multiple types of social media content, including blog posts, images, animated GIFs, videos, and more. The research shows that images do well on Facebook, as well as on Instagram and Pinterest. Video content is also very popular. The best is to align your social media strategy with your content marketing to make sure you share the type of content your audience really likes.

Consistency is one of the keys to social media marketing strategy success, so use the same profile picture and cover image across all social networks, resizing according to the site’s requirements. This helps boost your online marketing efforts by building a strong social media presence as well as to place you as a thought leader within your niche. Use your social media profile as an elevator pitch for your company. If appropriate, use hashtags related to your business to help people find you. You can also include a link to your website or a resource you’re promoting as a call to action.

Pricing varies by the complexity level of each service type. For example, Consultation & Audience Research is usually cheaper than full-on Social Media Management, which often involves ongoing planning, scheduling, monitoring, and coordination.

To learn more about social media marketing costs, you can read our guide, which goes deeper into the topic.

The research shows that most people trust recommendations from social influencers, friends, and family much more than a company’s advertising and promotion. That’s why influencer marketing is such a powerful way to raise awareness of your products and services, and it should be integrated within your social media marketing plan. Of course, it’s important to find the right influencers to help promote your business. To do this, hire an influencer marketing expert to match you with influencers who are respected by the target audience you want to reach.

To successfully grow a social media following, you must make sure to have your social media profile set up right. This means getting a professional photo and cover image that relates to your business. Share content regularly but don’t be too promotional: around 80% of what you share on a social media channel should come from other people. Most importantly, be social, and don't rely too much on automation. A good idea is to have in place a social customer service providing fast and efficient costumer support to your followers.