In our third segment of Back to Social Media Basics, we are delving into the world of social media advertising. With millions of people spending time on social media, you have to make sure you are putting your dollars toward the best platform for your business.
According to eMarketer, “digital’s share of total advertising will near 50% by 2020.” It accounts for social media, Google and other online advertising placements. While it can seem simple to just throw money at a post and hope it does well, having a simple strategy in place will increase your reach and help you use your money wisely.
Here is a break down of the most common social media advertising platforms and how to best use your money.
Facebook – There are two ways you can advertise, Facebook boosted posts and Facebook Ads. Boosted posts are an option on posts you put up on your page. If your page is set up as a business account, you can click the “boost” button on a post, select your dollar amount, select the length of the boost and watch your post gain more interaction. Facebook Ads allow you to selectively target, time, budget and promote advertisements on Facebook. It is more specific with its audience targeting capabilities, reporting, and types of advertising. You can create video, slideshow and single image ads within a Facebook ad campaign and turn off ads if necessary.
Instagram – In order to advertise on Instagram, it needs to be connected to your Facebook Business page and become a business page. Once your Instagram is a business page, you can simultaneously boost Facebook and Instagram posts. Instagram ads can also be created within Facebook and sent to Instagram.
Twitter – A more subtle approach since you have a limited character count. However, Twitter ads can produce high impression and engagement rates when used correctly. Learn more with these tips from Sprout Social.
LinkedIn – A networking hub. Their ads are able to target professionals who are looking to network, find new work or connect with people who enjoy the business world. They offer a variety of text and image ads that can be targeted to specific professional groups. Learn more with these tips from Sprout Social.
Social media marketing can be a powerful tool for growing your business and is an essential part of a digital marketing strategy.
For information on how to further develop your strategy, call on Fly Pages to help you with your specific digital advertising needs.
