Working in social media marketing can be overwhelming, so you are forced to try to organize and scale tasks as much as you can. Sadly, behind that scaling effort hides another problem: You may ultimately build a routine and do the same thing day after day.
Social media is all about variety though: Tactics change daily, new tools and apps are launched, new opportunities emerge.
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Let’s get down to the list now! Here are 15 resources to help you get out of social media marketing routine and try something new:
1. Social Media for Business 101 from our own @IMNinjaSuzy
A good place to start, this article organizes what you may already know listing some essential tips and tools.
2. How Hashtags Work from @seosmarty over at @Moz
It gives a good overlook of how hashtags operate on different social media sites.
3. How to Generate and Close Social Leads On Twitter from @Growmap
A thorough, in-depth look at building leads using Twitter.
4. The Secret Sauce to Shareable Visual Content Your Audience Will Devour from @sociallysorted
Images are key to social media engagement: Bookmark this guide for tips and tools to help you create irresistible images for your social media updates.
5. How to Promote a Blog Post on Social Media from @JimBoykin via #JimAndAnn show
Do you have a piece of content to promote on social media? Here are the actual steps you need to take to share a URL on social media to generate clicks and engagement. This one includes platforms like Drumup and social media promotion with VCB.
6. How to Create the Perfect Social Media Post from @PegFitzpatrick
Everything from wording to character limits and images, this article will help you make your social media stand out.
7. How to Promote Your YouTube Channel Like a Pro from @djthewriter via @sproutsocial
A thorough step-by-step guide into marketing your Youtube channel.
8. How to Do Reddit Marketing without Making Enemies
Easy to follow steps on marketing your content on Reddit
9.What are digital business cards and how they work
A very important concept in our cross-marketing era. Keep an eye on your digital footprint!
10. Practical Tips to Reach More People on Social Media via @pakwired
Finally, a quick reminder to keep you out of trouble. Oftentimes, using social media tools may ruin your relationships with your contacts instead of strengthening them, so beware!
Social Media Podcasts
I love podcasts because you can listen to them while on the go: When commuting, traveling, etc. They allow for otherwise thoughtless time to be spent efficiently. Here are free social media marketing podcasts to subscribe to:
1. The Science of Social Media By Buffer
Buffer always has great guests to talk about indepth tactics and useful tools. It’s also pretty active publishing new items a few times a month.
2. The Social Media Examiner Show
Social Media Examiner is one of my favorite social media marketing blogs. Targeting business owners, it’s a great resource with always high-quality tutorials. They put every article on voiceover and turn into a podcast. They also regularly invite experts to discuss new social media trends and events.
3. Social Media Social Hour with Tyler J. Anderson
This podcast is very actionable and tactical. Be ready to implement some tips right after listening! Tyler covers a variety of social media networks including Pinterest, LinkedIn, Google Plus, YouTube, Snapchat, Periscope, and more.
4. The #AskGaryVee Show with Gary Vaynerchuk
Focusing on relationship building, this one will be a great motivation for you to start trying new tactics.
5. The Social Toolkit by Social Fresh
Jason Keath @jasonkeath and Jason Yarborough @yarby interviews social media experts on tools and software. It’s a great resource to discover new tools weekly.
Finally, don’t forget to check out our own #JimAndAnn show on both Youtube and iTunes!
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These resources are sure to help you increase the effectiveness of your social media marketing efforts and begin generating more leads. Great post Ann!
Gary Vaynerchuk’s Podcast is a really great one. Highly recommended
Gary Vaynerchuk is an online marketing powerhouse. So is Anik Singal, Vinny Lingham, John Battelle, Ryan Biddulph, Yaro Starak, Seth Godin, and Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of MakingSenseofCents.com. Love hearing their business transformation success stories! 🙂
P.S. The “side hustle” rules!!! 🙂
Great roundup, Ann. Thanks for the mention. Sharing everywhere.
Great list and thanks a ton for mentioning Zest, Ann <3
Yam Regev
CMO & Co-Founder
Zest.is
Thanks for including me – the link to my article leads to one on your site.
Sorry! Fixed!
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When using free online marketing tactics to promote yourself, I personally use Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter,Pinterest, and social bookmarking services to share content. This is one of many ways I effectively use social media marketing strategies to stay crafting like Craftmatic.
Awesome blog about resources about social media marketing is great you provided each resources in great detail thanks again for such a great blog
Thanks so much for this resource
The above resources mentioned in article is definitely is the treasure of social media marketing.
Ann,
Concerning Pinterest…What programs can a person use to add text and their URL address inside the image before pinning to Pinterest?
Awesome list of strategies for social media marketing. Read this piece: How to Create the Perfect Social Media Post, really well written. I have also been able to get maximum social traffic while doing my various online marketing activities. Love to explore various tips in my SMM plan.
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