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Ibrahim Mustapha Blog of Monday, 2 January 2023
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30 Ultimate Social Media Tips to Increase Engagement
Here are 30 social media tips that can help you increase engagement on your social media channels:
1. Use visually appealing graphics and images in your posts, as they tend to get more engagement than text-only posts.
2. Use hashtags relevant to your industry or topic to make it easier for people to find and engage with your content.
3. Share user-generated content, such as reviews or testimonials, to build trust and engagement with your audience.
4. Ask questions in your posts to encourage your followers to comment and start a conversation.
5. Run social media contests or giveaways to encourage people to engage with your brand.
6. Use polls and surveys to gather feedback from your followers and learn more about them.
7. Share behind-the-scenes content, such as photos or videos, to give your followers a look into your business or personal life.
8. Collaborate with other businesses or influencers in your industry to reach a wider audience and increase engagement.
9. Use live video to connect with your followers in real-time and encourage them to comment and ask questions.
10. Share relevant, high-quality content from other sources to provide value to your followers and position yourself as a thought leader in your industry.
11. Use calls-to-action in your posts to encourage your followers to take a specific action, such as visiting your website or signing up for your email list.
12. Share timely, newsworthy content related to your industry to stay top-of-mind with your followers.
13. Use emojis and stickers to add personality and emotion to your posts.
14. Post during peak usage times for your specific audience to increase the chances that your content will be seen.
15. Use Instagram Stories and other ephemeral content formats to share more candid, spontaneous content.
16. Use A/B testing to determine the most effective types of content, headlines, and calls-to-action for your audience.
17. Include links to your social media profiles in your email signature and on your website to make it easy for people to connect with you.
18. Use Instagram's "swipe up" feature to drive traffic to your website or other important pages.
19. Use Instagram's "poll" sticker to ask for feedback and gather insights from your followers.
20. Use Instagram's "ask me a question" sticker to encourage your followers to engage with you and ask questions.
21. Use Twitter's "poll" feature to ask for feedback and gather insights from your followers.
22. Use Twitter's "moments" feature to curate a collection of tweets on a specific topic or event.
23. Use LinkedIn's "poll" feature to ask for feedback and gather insights from your professional network.
24. Use LinkedIn's "question and answer" feature to ask for input and expertise from your professional network.
25. Use Facebook's "events" feature to promote and manage events related to your business.
26. Use Facebook's "groups" feature to create and manage communities related to your business.
27. Use YouTube's "community" feature to engage with your subscribers and respond to comments and questions.
28. Use Pinterest's "rich pins" feature to add extra information and features to your pins, such as pricing and availability.
29. Use Snapchat's "geofilters" feature to create and share location-specific filters with your followers.
30. Use TikTok's "duets" feature to collaborate with other users and create viral content.