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If you are a Solopreneur or a small business with a lean marketing team—you need an effective social media marketing strategy. One that saves you time, money and achieves great organic reach and engagement.
If your current content is getting you nowhere, or if you want to start fresh and understand how to effectively reach and engage your customers, here is a social media marketing plan that will do just that.
The foundation of any great social media strategy is a deep understanding of your target audience. Without this, you’re shooting in the dark. Start by creating a Customer Avatar—a detailed profile of your ideal customer.
Use tools like Google Auto-Suggest, Threads and Reddit forums to gather insights. Search for questions your audience are asking and problems they’re trying to solve.
For example, if you’re a portrait photographer, you might find that your audience struggles with taking flattering selfies, finding the right poses and how to take better images on an iPhone. This research will allow you to speak directly to your audience’s needs, making your content more relevant and engaging.
Once you’ve identified your audience’s pain points and desires, it’s time to craft your Unique Selling Proposition (USP). Your USP is the reason why someone should follow you—it’s the promise you make to your audience.
For instance, I wrote Tangerine Drift’s USP out like this:
“We help businesses achieve rapid organic growth in 90 days WITHOUT spending hours on social media.”
This statement directly addresses our audience’s pain (time-consuming social media content creation) while offering a clear benefit (rapid growth).
What you will help your audience achieve by following you [insert hopes] without something they are struggling with [insert pain point]
A well-defined USP will set you apart from your competitors and give your audience an irresistible reason to follow and engage with your content.
A mood board isn’t just a collection of pretty pictures; it’s a strategic tool that helps you define the visual identity of your brand. Start by identifying a vibe that resonates with your customer avatar. Are they drawn to minimalism, luxury, or bold, vibrant visuals?
Use platforms like Pinterest, Behance, and Dribble to curate visuals that reflect your audience’s taste. Then, analyse high-performing content and ads from your competitors using tools like the Facebook Ad Library. Combine these elements into a mood board that not only inspires you but also serves as a reference for creating content that consistently appeals to your audience.
Consistency is key to maintaining an active and engaging social media presence. But how do you keep up without spending all your time on content creation? The answer lies in design libraries.
A design library is a collection of templates and assets that you can quickly customise for different posts. By having a ready-to-go library, you can cut down your content creation time dramatically. Instead of starting from scratch every time, you’ll have a set of designs that maintain your brand’s visual identity while allowing for quick adaptations.
Building a design library isn’t just about efficiency; it’s about ensuring that your brand’s aesthetic remains consistent across all platforms. And if you’re struggling to set one up, our free 5-day email course will walk you through the process step-by-step.
Finally, let’s talk about how AI can help speed up your content creation and research. AI tools can help you quickly generate ideas, research your audience, and even draft content. Here are a few prompts you can use:
By leveraging AI, you can save time on research and focus more on creating content that truly resonates with your audience.
Creating a social media strategy that drives engagement doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By understanding your audience, defining your USP, building a mood board, utilising design libraries, and leveraging AI, you can create a system that delivers consistent results with minimal effort.
If you’re ready to take your social media strategy to the next level, sign up for our free 5-day email course. We’ll guide you through each step of the process, helping you build a strategy that not only attracts followers but turns them into loyal customers.
