This document provides tips for managing social media platforms and building an online presence. It recommends starting with 3-5 major social media platforms and developing original content like blog posts, whitepapers, and videos. The document stresses consistency in posting across platforms to build credibility and engage followers over time. Tools are suggested to automate posting and track social mentions. The goal is to establish an online "embassy" on each channel to act as a trusted source of information in one's industry or niche.
4. Digital Embassy & Outpost: Overview
Visibility
Start Small
Credibility
Build
Deliberately
Tribe Builder
Be Consistent
5.
6. Establish Yourself Online
Social media can help you create a stronger
online presence, so old news doesn’t turn up at
the top of search results.
Resources:
www.GetListed.org
www.namechk.com
7. Research first: Litmus Test:
Web Tools:
SocialMention.com
Whostalkin.com
Alerts.google.com
Twitter Tools:
monitter.com
twilert.com
8. Digital Embassy & Outpost: Overview
Visibility
Start Small
•Top Social Networks
•Honed By Industry
•Shaped by market
Credibility
Build
Deliberately
•Content Curated
•Dedicated Tools &
Tech
•Automatic system
Tribe Builder
Be Consistent
•Blogs
•Posts
•Engagement
•Timing
9. Use Tools Like These
YOU: BrandYourself.com
Fan Page: Hyperalerts.no
10. Digital Embassies and Outposts
Create Social Platforms
Update Existing Information
Connect F/F/F Social Sites
Enhance Profiles & Pages
11. Start Small
Foundation:
3 to 5 Social Media Platforms
Built out
Connected
Curated and/or Original
Content
Tailor to top tier Social Media
16. Myth:“If I build it, they will come.”
Develop an engagement
strategy to attract fans
17. Work Smarter: Plan, then Time it
Have a Editorial or Social Media content
calendar to plan your posts
SAVE Time your posts using programs like
Hootsuite.com
Planyourposts.com
Tweetdeck.com
Bufferapp.com
Postplanner.com
18. Create Social Capital
Establish & Enhance Social Profiles
Become the trusted advisor in your
niche by
Educate | Inform | Inspire
Entertain | Empower
Manage the consistency between
personal & professional
19. Be Consistent
Be Consistent in what and
when you post.
Get on a schedule.
Use Tools to work
smarter, not harder
DO Time SPRINTS**
20. IDEA: Leverage Social Currency
Original Content
Blog Posts
Whitepapers
Marketing materials
E-books
Reports
Podcasts
Video
Curated Content
(my favorites)
Spundge.com
Scoop.it
Paper.li
Delcious.com
22. The Take-away
Social media is
real-time
The faster you
responds, the
better your
customer service
will appear.
23. Privacy setting or not, Your Social media is
public. Your posts and customer service will
be seen by other users..
24. BUILD: Extend Social Reach
Create additional layers of the
Social Media Cake
Other Digital Platforms
Slideshare
Pinterest**
Quora**
Instagram
26. NEXT STEP: Build Social Trust Factor
Blogging, blog commenting
Quora Questions & Blog
Participate in Linkedin,
Facebook Groups or start one of
your own
Incorporate Video, Podcasting
27.
28. NEXT STEP: Establish Social Authority
Consistent Blog Posts
Guest Post
Creating Content Calendar
Repurpose Content across
platforms
30. Video Applications
Vine
Creates 6-second
short, looping videos
• Unlimited uploads and free
• Instantly post videos on
Vine, then share to Twitter and
Facebook
• Find, follow, and interact with
people close to you
Tout
Use your smartphone as a real-
time information network
Creates15-second video
updates
Broadcast to
Facebook, Twitter, or Website
widget
Tips
Tricks
Quotes
Shares
TESTIMONIALS
31.
32. What’s Next
Gain Traction?
A Clear Direction?
Broader Reach?
Take Action?
Social Media Audit
Social Action Plan
Editorial Calendar
Social Business Strategy
33. Come Work with Me!
Social Media Coach
Digital Marketing Trainer
Social Business Catalyst
407-230-9042
dawn@virtualoptions.net