Avoiding the Social Media Noise
Are you struggling to reach your target audience? Social media sites
like Twitter and Instagram are cluttered with loads of people talking
about many different things all at the same time.
The question is: how do you get past the clutter and bring clarity to your social conversation? The answer is: hashtags.
Hashtags are simply keyword phrases, spelled without spaces, with a hash
sign (#) in front of them. For example, ‘#leadgeneration’ and
‘#ILoveOolyBooly’ are both hashtags.
Hashtags are powerful and effective, but only if you know how to use
them. They can provide a way to cut through the “noise” of social media.
But without a definite strategy, you will just be making even more
noise.
Here is a simple strategy of how to effectively use hashtags for your business:
Create Your Hashtag
The hashtag you select is essential, so do your research before putting it out. Make sure that it is unique and not being used by a number of other social media users. If possible, select a hashtag that will describe your brand or industry. Lastly, make sure it is short and easy to remember.
Market Your Hashtag
Place your hashtag on your products and ads. The more you utilize it,
the more attention it will obtain. This will help you for two main
reasons:
• Tag Ownership – Others will not use it because it is already in use.
• Hashtag Trademarks – They are unique monikers that have the power to draw attention in a crowd.
Use Your Hashtag
This is where hashtags can be so entertaining. Try using the following:
• Drive your audience to a relevant conversation by using an embed widget that combines hashtag related tweets into an effective brand proposition. Embedding the feed will allow your audience to participate in a branded conversation without having to follow each other. This is much better than putting your Twitter account feed on your page.
• Create a branded hashtag landing page. You need to build a dedicated page with specific blogs, tweets, photos and videos related to your hashtag.
• Start using tweet-chat. A tweet-chat is a regularly scheduled event that you monitor around your brand. Using a hashtag allows your audience to follow branded conversations and answer moderated questions at various times.
Hashtags offer a new strategy for mobilizing, engaging and activating your customers. However, using the right method greatly affects a hashtag’s efficiency. So make sure to register your hashtags and offer some level of brand protection.
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