What is the secret to getting your ideal clients? There are three must-haves (IMO) when creating a solid social media strategy.
But first… what is a social media strategy? A social media strategy is a well-thought-out and strategic plan that business owners develop for their social media goals in order to achieve maximum engagement and higher brand awareness.
Maybe you already have one and its time to fine-tune your social media strategy for 2022.
However, here is a social media strategy to make sure your work gets seen by the right people.
Let’s dive in!
Ask yourself this question: “What do I want from social media?”
Before you begin, choose 1-2 main goals for your strategy:
Increase brand awareness
Drive traffic to your website
Generate new leads
Build a community
Get people in the door
On to building your strategy...
1. Brand Tone & Voice
Brand Tone is your brand's overall personality.
Ask yourself…
"If my brand was a person, what kind of personality would it have?"
Define the personality: A brand’s personality can be...
Sassy
Assertive
Excited
Bubbly
Chill
Wholesome
Etc.
Brand Voice refers to the language, communication style, and emotional tone that your brand uses to interact with your audience.
"How do I want customers to think about my company?"
Define the voice: A brand's voice can be...
Funny
Serious
Formal
Casual
Enthusiastic
Matter-of-fact
Neutral
Etc.
People's perceptions of your messaging are influenced by the tone of voice, which reflects how you want to communicate to your audience, rather than what.
"Do I really need a brand tone & voice?"
Your audience relationship, brand identity, and even overall success can all be significantly impacted by your tone of voice.
2. Visual Identity
Decide what is best for your brand and stick to it.
Logo
Color palette
Fonts
Filters
Overall aesthetic
Your followers should see your content and know right away that it is YOURS.
"Do I need a visual identity for my brand?"
Visual identity promotes brand recognition and gives consumers a visual to connect your company's personality and feelings to.
3. Content Themes
Define your themes:
Promotions
Product demos
Hi-def photography
Educational
Employee highlights
Memes
User generated content
Short form video
Etc.
Once you have your themes, plan out your content with consistency. Your content is the key to your plan!
"Do I really need content themes?"
With content themes, your audience will know what to expect when they visit your page. Publishing material sporadically on topics outside the scope of your major themes risks diluting your marketing message.
***80% of your posts should inform, educate, or entertain your audience
***20% can directly promote your brand.
Pro Tip: Allow your social media strategy to evolve
Your social media strategy may need to be modified, just like any effective marketing plan, to better meet the demands of your target audience, emerging social media trends, or other variables.
Remember: A social media strategy involves a lot of trial and error. Give yourself the space and time to improve.
Creating a social media strategy doesn't have to be a drag. If you set actionable goals and start with these 3 must-haves, you're already ahead of the curve!
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