Social Content Strategy: How to Build a Loyal and Profitable Audience
Jan 18, 2024
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In this episode, Allie Mason, a social media expert, shares her journey from journalism to social media management. She discusses the importance of having a content strategy on social platforms and provides insights on building a loyal audience. She also highlights the benefits of the Something Greater School of Social and explains the process of building a social content strategy, including auditing previous content and conducting market research.
Building relationships on social media is crucial for converting followers into customers.
Conveying authority through social proof and highlighting unique skills sets you apart from competitors.
Deep dives
Building Relationships on Social Media
Building relationships on social media is an essential step in converting followers into customers. It is important to be friendly and helpful to new followers, just like in a real-life brick-and-mortar shop. Respond to comments and direct messages, and show genuine interest in your audience. Building relationships helps establish trust and sets the foundation for future sales.
Establishing Trust Through Generosity
Building trust takes time, but it can be achieved by being generous with your expertise. Share valuable content and respond genuinely to questions and comments. Show that you care about your audience's needs and offer helpful advice. The more trust you build, the more likely your audience is to consider purchasing from you in the future.
Conveying Authority and Expertise
Conveying your authority and expertise is crucial in positioning yourself as a trusted expert in your industry. Utilize social proof by sharing success stories and testimonials from satisfied clients. Highlight your unique skills and knowledge to differentiate yourself from competitors. By showcasing your authority, you become the go-to person for your audience's needs.
Summary and Contact Information
In this podcast episode, Ali Mason discusses the importance of building relationships, establishing trust, and conveying authority in social media marketing. By being friendly and helpful to followers and responding to comments and messages, you can build strong relationships. Generously sharing expertise helps cultivate trust. Conveying authority through social proof and highlighting unique skills sets you apart. Connect with Ali Mason on Instagram or Threads and learn more about her business at somethinggreatersocial.com.
Want to improve your marketing content? Looking for a proven, data-driven content strategy model that’s simple to apply? To explore a social content strategy, I interview Allie Mason.