In this tech savvy world, social media has played a key role in our day-to-day lives. No matter what time of day, people are always online and connected. With over 300 million daily users on Instagram and Twitter, and over 1 billion Facebook accounts, the number of active users only continues to grow.
The online world is constantly changing and can oftentimes be difficult to keep up with, especially during the holidays! With the most wonderful time of the year on its way, it’s important to get a head start on your social media marketing strategy. Users are most active during the holiday season than any other time of the year, so make sure your social media isn’t getting pushed to the bottom of your holiday to-do list!
We’re all guilty of prioritizing the endless list of things we need to do during the holidays above our social media campaigns, but overlooking marketing strategies could cost your company the ultimate price, loss of followers. Forgetting about your online presence during the prime time of the year could mean losing hundreds of loyal customers and your business could miss out on potential new clients. So why wouldn’t you want to use the holidays to your advantage?
Nowadays, social media influences what people will invest their money in. Customers enjoy seeing their favorite companies on social media platforms. Before even making a purchase as simple as a coffee machine, individuals will spend countless hours researching online, looking at product and reviews and making comparisons. As a result, social media can greatly affect holiday purchase decisions.
It is important to set the goals your company wants to accomplish ahead of time. Working extra hard during the holiday season may seem like an un-motivating task, but think about all the time you’ll have off, once you’ve planned ahead. Creating your content calendars early and scheduling content in advance on useful tools like Hootsuite will give your clients new updates, without you having to constantly live-post!
And who said you couldn’t have fun with it? The holidays are the perfect time to be creative and get into the holiday spirit! Doing simple things like making your logos festive, associating pop-culture traditions, or using tons of holiday hashtags will help attract new customers to your social media platforms.
Try personalizing the content you send out this holiday season, sending out thank you emails is just one small way to show your appreciation. Posting shareable media on platforms like Pinterest, Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook will help increase your online presence as any re-post will help spread the word and go viral. More than anything, ensure that your website is mobile friendly. Slow websites translate to slow sales. We all know the holidays are hectic, so who has the time to sit down with their desktop? You audience is constantly on their smartphones, so updating your social media platforms is essential during this time of the year.
Keeping these useful tips in mind will help keep your online presence strong during the holiday season, without sacrificing your time off.