7 MUST-KNOW SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Marketing is vital for every small business. How will people know about your business if you don't market it? Social media marketing is a proven way to share your business message. It's also very cost-effective compared to other marketing media outlets. Step up your social media game with the below tips.

1. Discover Your Target Markets' Favorite Platforms

In order to reach your ideal customer, you have to know where they spend time online. Social media is a popular past time for many. To make the most out of your marketing efforts, focus your message in places that your ideal customer will view it. While it's important to know where your potential customers are, you also don't want to put all of your efforts on one specific social media platform. Each social platform has a specific user demographic. It's best to have a wide range of platforms in your marketing plan to maximize your reach.

2. Focus On Your Marketing Goals

What is the ultimate goal with your marketing efforts? The end goal for most businesses is to sell a product/service but try to dig deeper when it comes to your marketing goals. Do customers buy via your website? Do they call in to contact your business? Think about where you're driving traffic with your social media marketing strategy. Ensure this strategy is leading your customers where they can find further information. Many times, this information is located on your website and that's where you should be driving your social media traffic.

3. Keep it Consistent

Consistently sharing your message can help your business in a number of ways. Gain exposure, showcase your business, and even help your business appear to be more reliable -- these are all perks of sharing a consistent message on social media. Someone has become a follower on your platform for a reason -- they want to learn more or see more from your business. Give the people what they want.

4. Learn From Your Past Messages

Check out your previous social media messages. Is there something that seems to go over well? Maybe something that didn't get the reach you were hoping for? Study your past posts before you create a new message. The insight from your previous messages can help you create effective content that people are more likely to interact with.

5. Get Creative With Your Content

People like to be entertained -- especially on social media. We're not saying throw away all business-related messages and strictly go for entertaining the masses. Create content that is interesting, entertaining, and can relate to your business. Have fun creating content and your followers will likely have fun viewing it. When someone is entertained, your message is more likely to stick with them.

6. Track your Progress

It can be hard to measure your goal if you aren't tracking your efforts. Most social media platforms make it easy for businesses to view progress via insights. This information can help you see where your efforts are performing well and where they could use some help. An insight into how your social media is progressing is huge in helping you plan to reach your marketing goals.

7. Strive for a Strong Brand Image

Everything you do is branding your business and it's important you're presenting the right message. In regards to social media, try to keep a consistent image for your marketing techniques. From the images you use to keeping your message uniform, you want people to know it's your brand before they even see what company is making the post.

It's clear that social media is a proven way to share your message but many small business owners find themselves overwhelmed with running a business and trying to handle the social media marketing. MSW Interactive Designs can help your business leverage this effective marketing strategy and more. We assist many small and medium size businesses with this important part of their business marketing plan and we can help yours, too.




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