Building a Scalable Social Media Strategy Step-by-Step

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Mark Ridgeon
May 17, 2024
5 min read
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Building a Scalable Social Media Strategy Step-by-Step

In today's tech world, having a flexible and scalable social media plan is more important than ever. With digital platforms constantly evolving, it's essential for business leaders to have a strategy that does not align with their current goals but also adapts smoothly to changes in the market. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you create and execute a social media strategy that can grow alongside your business, offering guidance, real life examples and expert advice.

Having a goal to aim for and specific measures to assess progress was crucial.

Let's now explore the elements of a well rounded social media strategy after laying the groundwork.

 Visual Graphics; Provide a visual element and information that is easy to understand.

 Videos; are highly captivating; for example IBM's utilisation of customer testimonial videos led to a 41% boost in converting leads.

 Content Created by Users; Encourages participation, from the community. Promotes authenticity. Coca Cola's "Share a Coke" initiative exemplifies how user generated content can enhance engagement.

Building a Strong Community

 Engaging Communities; Establishing a sense of community is key. Salesforce has effectively utilised its forums to encourage conversations and provide assistance in building stronger connections with users and boosting engagement.

Increasing Number of Followers

 Insights on Growth; Reflects how your plan has been effective, over time.

 Real Life Example; The social media strategy of TED Talks consistently attracts followers expanding the reach of their content.

Social monitoring provides an understanding of public opinion, allowing for quick adjustments, to your tactics.

Building a Scalable Social Media Strategy Step-by-Step
A man with a beard wearing a gray shirt
Mark Ridgeon
May 17, 2024
5 min read
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