So many people I see posting on Social Media do just one platform and leave it there. If you are someone who is trying to establish yourself in a business venture, you can’t stop there. Over the last few months I have learned so much about this subject. There are a multitude of possibilities out there. You just need to work to find them.
My favorite so far is, of course, Facebook. Facebook is a powerful tool. But it does take some work to make it work for you. Research is the key. For instance, as my interest is in planners I went into Facebook and just typed that in the search box. It brought up several groups that had that in their tagline. So after finding them I sent a request to join. I either was included on click or had to wait for approval. But after this it is still a tricky process. Don’t start posting ‘buy my stuff’ posts right away. Just post like things that you see other posting in the group. It’s sort of like flirting to gain acceptance. And always be sure and read their rules first. If it says ‘don’t post sale item’, don’t post them. You will get removed.
However, once accepted, it is a great place to share what you’re trying to sell. And it’s a good way to learn just what those people are interested in. After you get accepted be sure and keep it up. Like I said, it is a lot of work. But it can have some good rewards.
The second most viewed platform is Instagram. It is much the same. Do your research. Put keywords in the search box and look for like minded people. Follow them and establish a network for yourself. Then post, post, post. Instagram is a fickle platform, but it can be powerful.
After these comes Pinterest which is good for fast posting. It can bring people to your website. If you don’t have one, research it and get it done. Even if it’s one page, it gives people somewhere to go. Then there’s YouTube which is great if you have the time to invest. And finally Twitter which does take an investment of time and is, in my opinion, an art form in itself. But a great platform once you establish a viewership.
So get out there and research other platforms. Establish a following or a group among them. It’s a great way to get yourself out there. And if you’re someone with a business, it’s a necessity.
Happy Planning!