If you follow the Knoxweb Blog, you will know how important social media marketing strategies are for your business.

Following the ever-changing unwritten secret algorithm updates on Google and Facebook, not to mention the other social media sites can be a nightmare, but not when you work with the team of social media marketing strategies experts from Knoxweb.

Knoxweb has been around since 1996, and can help you understand social media strategies and how they work.

Good businesses understand the power of social media. When you use social media effectively, you are building your brand. When you connect with your customers and clients on social media, you will be personalizing your brand. When followers recognize that you have a more personal side and aren’t all business, you can truly boost your online presence.

Below are some do’s and don’ts when it comes to social media marketing strategies for your business or organization.

In 2016, a report from the Social Media Examiner revealed:

• 85 percent of online marketing firms have no idea how to connect with followers
• 92 percent of social media marketers don’t understand what works and what doesn’t
• 86 percent of professional social media marketers have no idea how to measure ROI
• 86 percent don’t understand the tools that are available for social media marketing

The Do’s and Don’ts

Do post regularly-Post content that is informative and relevant to your business and share content that you think would benefit your company.

Don’t post content that is too personal- You can Tweet about your upcoming sale, but you may want to keep your family tweets private. There is a fine line between personalizing your business and posting photos from your best friend’s bachelor party.

Don’t abandon your social media pages-You may be posting great content, but if you aren’t responding to comments left by your followers, you will lose business. Check your social media pages often to avoid the social media website graveyard.

Don’t mislead your audience-If you are trying to please everyone you will lose business. Target your demographic with unique posts that are relevant to your target audience. If you try to please everyone, you will be wasting time and money.

Do your due diligence-Understand and know your audience. Tailor your products and services to address their needs. Research the competitions business pages and know what works for them and what doesn’t.

Don’t delete negative reviews-You may be tempted to delete a negative review, but on the contrary, those bad reviews can actually help your business. If you see a negative review respond to it. According to recent research, businesses that respond to negative comments on social media have a better chance of rebuilding the buyers trust.

Don’t automate your business pages-Although it’s important to streamline your social media marketing strategies, be careful with automation. If your followers see you Tweeting the exact same post that you shared on Facebook, they may not Tweet back as often.

Do show your brands personality-When you show off the unique style of your business or organization you will see an increase in followers. Show your fans what you are interested in. If you have a Little League team or sponsor a local charity let your followers know about it. When you show off your brands personality, your followers will begin to see your personal side without being too personal.

If you would like more information regarding social media marketing strategies, call or click and schedule a no obligation social media marketing consultation with the experts from Knoxweb.

Social media doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Call or click and talk to Knoxweb today.