Don’t get caught out by old social media content habits. It’s the start of 2017, the perfect time to be reflecting upon your online activity.
For those who are re-assessing how they approach their content and social media marketing, we think that the list below should give you some pretty positive direction.
Number 1: Content is fluid
Stop thinking of content as a video, a blog or another individual asset. Content really does come down to the story you are telling, and a story can be told in thousands of ways. It can be short, long and countless other descriptors. Look to build content pieces around a core content idea.
For example, you’ve just been awarded Real Estate Agent of the Year for your area (heck, the world!). This doesn’t just have to sit as a logo on your site. Think of “Real Estate Agent of the Year” as a content idea, which can take many forms. It could be the award logo on your site. It could also be a video interview, a blog about what people are getting with the agent of the year, amongst many other things. Content is fluid, so don’t get stuck on one style.
You’ll have a lot more to talk about with a lot less.
Number 2: Social Media Content can be re-purposed
Furthermore from point number 1, content doesn’t just take different forms but can also be a constant ongoing conversation.
Video doesn’t mean YouTube. Video can be shared on Facebook, in an email to your contacts or on your website. Going back to the Real Estate Agent of the Year concept, you could create a landing page on your website all about this including your specific video.
Think about how else you’re content can be used. You are after all investing a bit of resources to it and you want to make sure it runs the full marathon if you get my drift.
Number 3: Content can be timeless
Fads and phases are always going to be around, sure.
Relevance is only held until it’s not, absolutely.
However, that doesn’t mean that you have to resort to shamelessly using things like “memes” to showcase all of your business communications. Think deep about your message and ensure that it is clear.
Really good content lasts a lot longer than you think.
Number 4: Social Media Content needs to be seen to be effective
If you are of the mindset that content will speak for itself and that no ad budget is required to get the word out, then think again.
You are investing often a bit of time or resources into your content. Whether it’s a video series, a podcast, your blog or other sources, it’s a waste of time to create this content if you are only reaching 10 or 20 people (in most cases).
When you are creating and developing content, always ensure that you have some money put aside to promote this content, and make sure you drive it’s promotion hard.
Make your content work for you.
Number 5: Content can get you customers
With the right thought and strategy, you will get customers as a result of your content efforts.
Have no doubt about that.