You know that once the elections are over things will settle back in to normal — except with the holidays coming on, the buy season shifts into high gear and social media can be a real boost — good information for all online users, designers and marketers :
* The best day of the week for brands to tweet and update Facebook
* 5 things more important than Facebook page engagement
* 7 goals of successful community management strategy
* 7 Tips for Creating a Social Media Plan
* What’s your social media strategy?
…. and the continuing world of social media and networking
You know that once the elections are over things will settle back in to normal — except with the holidays coming on, the buy season shifts into high gear and social media can be a real boost — good information for all online users, designers and marketers :
*
The best day of the week for brands to tweet and update Facebook
* 5 things more important than Facebook page engagement
* 7 goals of successful community management strategy
* 7 Tips for Creating a Social Media Plan
* What’s your social media strategy?
…. and the continuing world of social media and networking
What’s your social media strategy?
Too often we’re trapped in the tactics and we forget the strategy element of what we’re trying trying to achieve.
Typically social media strategies fall into the following categories:
Full story : Social Media Today
7 goals of successful community management strategy
Most people involved in social media or community management have experienced this many times. You take on a new client, or start a job with a new role, and management is very excited to see you. The company really needs to do more with social media, they declare with enthusism. And they are confident you can make it happen!
But ask them what their goals are you’ll often be met with blank stares. Despite a deluge of information about social media over the past few years, many executives still don’t have an idea of what they want to accomplish with their brand’s community management efforts. And as any savvy social media guy or gal knows, it’s pretty hard to prove your effectiveness without some agreement of what you’re trying to do. Full story : Social Media Today
The best day of the week for brands to tweet and update Facebook
What were you doing yesterday? Tweeting and updating your company’s or client’s Facebook page, I hope.
On Twitter and Facebook, Tuesday is the best day of the week for engagement, according to a new report from Yesmail. Unfortunately, the brands in the study most often tweeted and updated their Facebook pages on days when engagement among followers was at its lowest. Are you making the same mistake? Full story : Ragan’s PR Daily
5 things more important than Facebook page engagement
There’s a large misconception that engagement is the most significant aspect of a Facebook business page. This common message is so far-reaching that most online sources claim that high page engagement will result in increased brand awareness, stronger customer relationships and hopefully, perked profits. While engagement is imperative, it’s not everything. Every marketer and page administrator knows the importance and value of engagement, but few recognize what other components take precedence.
Here are 5 things that are often overlooked, but vastly more important than any Like or comment a page or post could receive. Full story : Social Media Today
7 Tips for Creating a Social Media Plan
Businesses often fail in their social media efforts for the same reason New Year’s resolutions fail: It’s a good idea, but there’s no structure or commitment.
Then, when there are no immediate results, or the goal ends up being more difficult to attain than previously thought, it goes by the wayside. Full story : Social Media Examiner
More: Social Networking and Media Updates
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