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Is it time to freshen up your social media channels by creating new photographic content?

CameraIf it has been a while since you took new images for your small business, now might be the time to consider doing just that. 

Remember, you don’t need a professional photographer – a smart phone is perfectly adequate – and your images don’t have to be professional quality.   However be sure you have a decent background and good lighting when you take an image, and of course before you use any photos across your channels make sure they’re sharp and convey the message you want!

 

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One of the great things about social media is the ability to create ways to be together, even when that might not be possible in person.

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Social media gives you the ability to connect and create a community. If you’re looking to grow your social media community, why not find some ways to collaborate with other like-minded businesses.  For example could you create a joint giveaway?  Could you work together to create some content that offers great advice relevant to both your businesses?

Remember, working with another business will also give you access to their followers; some of whom may be potential customers.

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Whilst creating content is key across your social media platforms, there are of course those days when inspiration simply doesn’t strike.

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A really great way to help you out on those days when you’re suffering a bout of writer’s block is to create a social media calendar.  Quite simply pull together a list of dates that mixes key dates that are important to your business (maybe a sale, a new product launch, the anniversary of your opening) and more national dates you can have fun with e.g. National Cup of Tea Day, National Biscuit Day.

Dates like these give an immediate way to create content and have fun when you might be struggling for something to say.  Followers like to see the people they follow have fun, so don’t be afraid to let loose and create some great new content for dry spells!

Let us know what your favourite social media day to celebrate is, the more unusual the better!

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It’s no surprise as we were forced to remain physically distant in 2020, that social media rose to prominence in many marketing strategies, and that is set to continue in 2021.

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When creating your social media strategies, focus on engagement, not views or follows/likes.  A big list of followers is not sufficient alone to promote your business, you must convince your viewers to engage with you by creating excellent and interesting content.  Engagement is always a two-way street and ensure you respond to all comments left on your content.

Try and consider what is more important; 1000 followers who simply scroll by your content or 250 engaged followers who will respond, converse and turn that engagement into actively becoming a customer.

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Many of us feel that, despite our plans to go positively into a new year, the rug has been well and truly pulled from under our feet.

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Today’s tip is a more broad one than purely social media; and that is give yourself the gift of time.  Allow yourself to digest the news of a new lockdown and the impact that will have and don’t feel you have to immediately make – and communicate – decisions.

Once you have formulated your plan, make sure you communicate any changes made to your usual business practices across your online presence and your social media channels.  Do what you need to get through the next few weeks and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

Stay safe, keep at it and we WILL get through this.

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As we rush head first into 2021, now is a good time to take stock of your online year!

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It’s important to remember that social media – and your wider online presence – is an ever-changing landscape, and this has never been more true than in 2020!

At this time of year we always recommend reviewing your online year.  Check back using social media insights into which posts worked, and which were less successful.  You can then use the data you collect to create your online schedule and plan for next year!

Remember, as Warren Buffet said “it’s a good idea to review past mistakes before committing new ones.”

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Although it seems a bit of a cliche, don’t be afraid to harness the season!

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Have a think of some creative ways you can bring some festive fun into your social media marketing.   Why not have a festive photo competition; ask your followers to show pictures of your products in the most festive way possible – have a prize for the best one.

Some great festive content is a really simple way of making use of what is going on around you – and some trending topics – to engage with current and new followers.  Whilst the way we celebrate Christmas may look a little different this year, and the way you engage with your customers in person might need to be within certain parameters, you can be as creative as you want on your social media.

We’d love to hear your ideas about how you make your timelines more fun at this time of year!

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It’s never easy to be a small business with bigger businesses as competitors and this year has made it harder than ever.

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So what can you do to help small businesses out this year and moving into 2021?!

  1. Follow their social media channels
  2. Like a post
  3. Share a post
  4. Engage with their account by leaving comments
  5. Give them a shout out on your social media channels
  6. Tell your family and friends about them – what better than a word of mouth recommendation
  7. Had good service?  Leave a positive review.

Happy helping!

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We love a plan.  We especially love a social media marketing plan – you really need a firm outline of your social media aims and needs to make your channels as useful as possible.

Change directionHowever, we’re also a fan of flexibility and the ability to change direction.

If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that the best laid plans often come to nought and that it is ok to deviate from your plan.  We think of our social media plans as a guideline; the type of document you stick to when everything is normal rather than a piece of work that is set in stone.

As we’re faced daily with announcements and changes, don’t worry if you have to deviate from your plan.  Don’t worry if you haven’t the headspace to post for a few days and miss some posts you had planned.  There is always time to catch up.  Christmas is also a great time of year for some ad hoc posting – something away from the planned posts and the potential to have a little spontaneous fun. 

The most successful plans we have seen, whilst giving an overview of aims and content strands also allow the user to be flexible when necessary and acknowledges that this is very likely!

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Ok, bear with us – we know it is only the 17th November, however that leaves only 5 Tips on Tuesday sessions before our Christmas break, so time to start talking the run up to the big day, and what happens afterwards!

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Our first tip is one we discuss every year, and whilst the way we celebrate Christmas might look a big different, this year it feels so important to acknowledge this tip.  And that is PLAN A BREAK. The mental load we’ve all had this year has been like no other, and it is so important for mental and physical health that we take time away from work to rest, relax and regroup. 

Whether you plan your break as a full shut down, or simply factor in your away time by scheduling your social posts in advance, the important thing is that you have some time for you.

We’re hoping for a full digital detox over part of the Christmas break which means time away from phones and other digital devices – how about you?!