by PH854501
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27 May 2019
According to research by Global Web Index, we spend nearly two and half hours of our lives browsing social media feeds, every single day. An estimated 4 billion users worldwide have active profiles across the main social media platforms, with Instagram seeing the biggest growth. With more and more consumers opting for social media channels to follow their friends, family and favourite brands and celebrities, social media is an absolute necessity for today’s businesses! It’s an integral part of your digital marketing strategy, along with a responsive website and savvy search engine optimisation. But there is an art to social media marketing. Your followers don’t want to be marketed to - at least in the traditional sense. Instead, brands that do social media well, are the brands that forge personal connections with their followers. They establish a friendly brand tone of voice and interact readily with followers. Brands that perform well and attract the most fans, are the ones that convey a sense of purpose and community through their posts. Whether they incorporate the use of respected influencers, or humorous posts and memes, engagement and shared values triumph over traditional advertising style marketing. People connect with people, and relatable content, recognisable personalities and an accessible style and tone are vital for social media success. When it comes to the marketing part, there are more challenges to navigate through. Many of the popular platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, will use complex algorithms to prioritise personal content over organic business content. So it’s more important than ever to deliver engaging and relevant social media content to showcase your brand and attract an audience. You might even consider opting for paid advertising, to boost your content’s reach. With so much to think about for social media success, why not get in touch with the experts at Minty Creative? Brands around the world have trusted us to create, publish and manage their social media accounts. We can offer bespoke packages to suit your needs, and our specialist software offers powerful functionality and insights, to demonstrate return on investment.