Social Media: A buzzing, ever-changing landscape where brands vie for attention with memes, cat videos, and carefully curated influencer posts. It can all seem pretty overwhelming for the uninitiated, and understandably so.
The team at Blue Orchid Marketing is here and ready to help. With the right approach, you can put social media to work in surprising, authentic, and lucrative ways. Which ways, you ask? Read on to find out! For this post, we’ll be covering some standard “Do’s and Don’ts” for effective and meaningful use of social media marketing.
The Do’s
These are some solid, straightforward strategies you can use to maximize your social media presence.
DO Know Your Audience: Tailor your content to their interests, demographics, and online behavior. An analysis by Sprout Social found that 61% of consumers expect brands to tailor their content to their preferences, so listen up!
DO Prioritize Quality Over Quantity: Forego the endless stream of low-effort posts. Instead, focus on creating valuable, informative, and entertaining content that resonates with your audience. A study by Buzzsumo revealed that longer content could generate more shares on social media, so invest in-depth and quality where you can.
DO Utilize Platform-Based Advertising: Paid social media advertising can be a powerful tool to target specific demographics and boost your reach.
DO Engage Consistently: Respond to comments and messages promptly, participate in relevant conversations, or run interactive polls or contests. Show your audience you’re human and interested in a two-way street.
DO Prioritize Visual Storytelling: Captivating images, infographics, and videos can grab attention and tell your brand’s story in a memorable, meaningful way.
The Don’ts
Avoid these if you can, or you might find that your efforts are more conducive to headaches than ROI.
DON’T Spam or Overpost: We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Avoid bombarding your followers with endless, featureless promotional content. Think 80/20: 80% valuable content, 20% promotion.
DON’T Ignore Negative Feedback: Criticism is an opportunity to learn and improve. Address negative comments professionally and show your audience you care about their experience.
DON’T Jump on Every Trend: Blindly following every viral fad isn’t effective. Try to choose trends that align with your brand voice and target audience.
DON’T Neglect Analytics: Track your social media performance and analyze what’s working and what’s not. Use this data to refine your strategy and optimize your content.
One last “Do” to consider: Getting in touch with us! If you have any pressing questions or concerns regarding social media, call us at 203-746-5901. Email us at sales@BlueOrchidMarketing.com to schedule a consultation or discuss our digital marketing services.