GET YOUR SOCIAL MEDIASITE NOTICED !

Social media is a great way to inform, educate and entertain butfirst you need to grow your network. Here are four key ways to

get your social media site noticed and build a loyal following.

Network with influencersIdentify high profile accounts and follow them.Share or retweet other users' updates and getinvolved in conversations by commenting ontheir content. Get noticed by mentioninginfluencers in posts or tagging them in photos.

Include links where you canAdd Follow and Share buttons for your socialmedia accounts to your webpages and blog.Include a link to your main profile in your emailsignature and cross-promote accounts by addinglinks to your bio or About page.

Promote in printed documentsRaise awareness of your social media accountsoffline by referring to them in any printeddocumentation such as leaflets, newsletters,posters, handouts, badges and promotionalitems. You can download logos from most sites.

Be engaging and responsiveMake sure your content is interesting andshareable by including links, images and videos.Use questions and 'calls to action' to encourageengagement. Respond promptly to any questionsor comments and thank users for sharing.

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