How You Can Create the ‘Perfect’ Social Media Post (Infographic)
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We all wish there were a magic formula we could follow to create Facebook posts that our fans love or tweets that spark retweets by the thousands.
Alas, there isn’t.
Each social network operates a little differently, and each brand’s fans have their own tastes and preferences.
Although there isn’t a general foolproof formula, there is a guide that can help you craft the best social media updates and posts possible. from My Clever Agency provides basic guidelines for creating effective Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google+ posts.
Here are a few of the tips:
Pinterest:
- Avoid human faces. Images without human faces get repinned 23 percent more often than images with faces.
- Look for red. Images that are predominantly red or orange see twice as many repins as other images.
Facebook:
- Be positive. Positivity is more appealing and inspiring for your fans, and it will encourage them to share your post.
- Provide a link. Drive fans to your website. After all, your Facebook page exists to support your business.
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Google+:
- Tag people. When appropriate, tag brands and people in your posts to encourage them to comment or engage with you.
- Include large images. Don’t settle for the tiny photo that automatically appears when you include a link in a post. Upload a larger one to grab people’s attention.
Check out the graphic to see the full guide:
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We all wish there were a magic formula we could follow to create Facebook posts that our fans love or tweets that spark retweets by the thousands.
Alas, there isn’t.
Each social network operates a little differently, and each brand’s fans have their own tastes and preferences.
Although there isn’t a general foolproof formula, there is a guide that can help you craft the best social media updates and posts possible. from My Clever Agency provides basic guidelines for creating effective Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google+ posts.
Here are a few of the tips:
Pinterest:
- Avoid human faces. Images without human faces get repinned 23 percent more often than images with faces.
- Look for red. Images that are predominantly red or orange see twice as many repins as other images.
Facebook:
- Be positive. Positivity is more appealing and inspiring for your fans, and it will encourage them to share your post.
- Provide a link. Drive fans to your website. After all, your Facebook page exists to support your business.
#insert RSS here#
Google+:
- Tag people. When appropriate, tag brands and people in your posts to encourage them to comment or engage with you.
- Include large images. Don’t settle for the tiny photo that automatically appears when you include a link in a post. Upload a larger one to grab people’s attention.
Check out the graphic to see the full guide:
Click to Enlarge+
Source:
