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“You don\u2019t need a corporation or a marketing company to brand you now: you can do it yourself. You can establish who you are with a social media following.” – <\/span>Ray Allen<\/a>, Professional Basketball Player<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Looking for a corporate or market brand? Forget it, you can do it yourself. Don’t wait for corporate or market branding when you can do it yourself! Here’s how:<\/p>\n

Social media is the future for marketing your own brand, industry, or unique selling point. That is why proper social media management<\/strong><\/a> can do wonders for your brand presence and identity. The internet can be a scary place for those who are technologically challenged. Perhaps you missed that boat where everyone else was learning how to manage social media accounts, but don’t worry because we have some Simplified tips to help build a strong foundation across the many different social media apps!<\/p>\n

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Before you spend your budget on a hi-fi social media management guru, try learning the lay of the land yourself. If you\u2019re interested in growing and building social media management for your small business, learning how and why being active on social media will help is the best way to go!<\/p>\n

<\/span>How will social media management benefit me as a beginner?<\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/span>Larger audience reach.<\/span><\/h3>\n

There are 4.41 billion social media users worldwide. That\u2019s more than traditional marketing could ever reach!<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Help build brand identity and presence.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Social media gives you all- Photos, videos, text, and the option to combine those how you see fit! Step aside, NYC Times square advertising!<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Increase traffic for your company\/ organization website.<\/span><\/h3>\n

No matter your business- learning how to manage social media accounts spreads the butter across the proverbial sandwich. It not only puts you on the map, but it also helps people GPS their way over.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Direct engagement with your followers\/ potential clients.<\/span><\/h3>\n

You get to figure out exactly what works and what doesn\u2019t by getting direct feedback!<\/p>\n

74% of people use social media to make decisions before buying. Additionally, 80% of people get advice about a product through social media as well! (no more sucky survey feedback!)<\/p>\n

<\/span>What is the Simplified way to get started with social media management (today)?<\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/span>1. Your niche: Start with knowing your audience to do better social media management<\/span><\/h3>\n

Before you launch your brand online, try to do some research on who you think would be interested in what you have to say.<\/p>\n

For instance, if you sell hand-painted canvas shoes, your target audience may be those who spend hours on Pinterest or Instagram, both social media management platforms<\/strong><\/a> that are helping grow businesses.<\/p>\n

<\/span>2. Know how your competitors manage social media accounts<\/span><\/h3>\n

Find out where your competitor brands engage with their followers. Social media management platforms like Hootsuite can help you track relevant\/trending keywords and even hashtags your competitor’s use. Time to join them on the battleground of social media management!<\/p>\n

<\/span>3. Have an airtight social media set up<\/span><\/h3>\n

When you set up your accounts, whether on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter- make sure all the details sync up.<\/p>\n

No one wants a spammy account following them!<\/p>\n

A few Simplified suggestions:<\/p>\n