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How to Create a Social Media Marketing Plan in 6 Steps

Adam JonesAdam Jones subscriber Posts: 124 Silver Level Member
Creating your social media marketing plan shouldn't be that hard as we all know. Will anyone will have a six-step guide on how to create a social media marketing plan.

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  • Ryan O'BlenessRyan O'Bleness administrator Posts: 1,137 Site Admin
    edited June 2017
    This article from StartupNation I have linked below lists five strategies on how jumpstart your social accounts. It's not six steps, which was a specific request, but I think it can help. 

    https://goo.gl/3uFy5w 

    Ryan O'Bleness
    Community Manager
    StartupNation, LLC
  • GastonGaston subscriber Posts: 23 Bronze Level Member
    Kudos, I could use this as well.
  • DavidJRDavidJR subscriber Posts: 3 Member
  • Ryan O'BlenessRyan O'Bleness administrator Posts: 1,137 Site Admin
    edited July 2017
    Glad you think so, @DavidJR. Our content side, www.startupnation.com, is full of articles covering every aspect of entrepreneurship in a very thorough manner. In addition to participating in the community, I encourage all of you to read our articles as well. 
    Ryan O'Bleness
    Community Manager
    StartupNation, LLC
  • sandeshsandesh subscriber Posts: 27 Bronze Level Member
    This article from StartupNation I have linked below lists five strategies on how jumpstart your social accounts. It's not six steps, which was a specific request, but I think it can help. 

    https://goo.gl/3uFy5w 

    Thanks, sir, for this valuable info about SMM
  • salenadamsalenadam subscriber Posts: 99 Silver Level Member
    6 steps to Create a Social Media Marketing Plans:
    1.Audit your current social presence.
    2.Document who your ideal customer is.
    3.Create a social media mission succesfully.
    4.Pick your posting stratergy.
    5.Fill out your profiles completely.
    6.Find your marketing vioce and tone.





  • arjun123arjun123 subscriber Posts: 114 Silver Level Member
    1. Step 1: Audit Your Current Social Presence. “Know thyself. ...
    2. Step 2: Document Who Your Ideal Customer Is. ...
    3. Step 3: Create A Social Media Mission Statement. ...
    4. Step 4: Identify Key Success Metrics. ...
    5. Step 5: Create and Curate Engaging Content. ...
    6. Step 6: Invest In a Social Media Management Tool. ...
    7. Step 7: Track, Analyze, Optimize.
  • engagement123engagement123 subscriber Posts: 16 Bronze Level Member
    Great article Ryan Ryan O'Bleness . Thank you
  • Shahadat HussainShahadat Hussain subscriber Posts: 21 Bronze Level Member

    No matter what type of business you’re running or how big (or small) it is, marketing via social media is vital.  Here are 6 step which I follow as always.

    No 1: Create clear and actionable goals

    No 2: Know your target audience

    No 3: Choose platforms to target

    No 4: Develop a social media posting plan

    No 5: Start creating and posting content

    No 6: Track the results of your social media marketing plan

  • Jessie HookieJessie Hookie subscriber Posts: 351 Silver Level Member

    Step 1: Create social media objectives and goals

    Step 2: Conduct a social media audit

    Step 3: Create or improve your social accounts

    Step 4: Get social media inspiration from industry leaders, competitors, clients

    Step 5: Create a content plan and editorial calendar

    Step 6: Test, evaluate and adjust your social media marketing plan

  • Aditi RaoAditi Rao subscriber Posts: 27 Bronze Level Member

    Social media marketing plan is a summary of everything that you hope to achieve through social media platforms. Below are some steps that will help you to improve your social media strategies.

    • Identify the objectives for which you are using social media strategies.
    • Make your goals that are attainable. Do not make your plan so lofty that it’s impossible to achieve.
    • Have a clear idea about the social media platform, which networks will bring you the most value.
    • Research your competitors and the strategies that are working for them.
    • You need to know about your audience whom you want to target. If you have a clear idea about the demographics, you can do better with social media strategies.
    • Make a strong bio that can express your business very well.
    • Build the standard metrics and keep an eye on them
    • Keep track of when your content is publishing
    • Plan the content strategy. Before to write your content, find your strength, set some methodology, stick to your topic and write engaging content.
    • Conduct an audit once every month to determine your success.
    • Understand your commitment and how you'll post consistently to grow your efforts.


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