8 mistakes lowering content engagement
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Mistake #1 – Posting Too Often
Problem• Flooding social networks with content• Social algorithms prevent all content from
being seen
Solution• Measure what posts generate the highest
engagement for different audiences on individual social channels
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Mistake #2 – Posting At The Wrong Times
Problem• Sharing content when it is complete, not when it will receive optimal engagement
Solution• Analyze trends in engagement to determine best times to post within individual
networks and for individual audience segments
1pm to 4pm 1pm to 3pm 7am to 9am5pm to 6pm
9am to 11am 2pm to 4pm8pm to 1am
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Mistake #3 – Not Maintaining Consistency
Problem• Developing content without a schedule• Users create timeline expectations for
your brand
Solution• Create a content calendar to stay
organized and timely• Leverage post-automation tools to publish
content on schedule
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Mistake #4 – Not Diversifying Content
Problem• Posting duplicate content across all marketing and social channels
Solution• Keep your social channels engaging by developing unique content and voice for each
network.• Create a reason for users to follow you across all channels• Appeal to different target audiences with personalized messaging
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Mistake #5 – Using The Same Content Mediums
Problem• Delivering all your content in one medium – frequently written content such as articles
and blogs
Solution• Diversify your content delivery with new mediums to keep audiences engaged• Leverage images, video, webinars, podcasts, email, and more
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Mistake #6 – Ignoring Fans
Problem• Missing opportunities to engage in
conversations on social channels, comments, and contact follow-ups
Solution• Monitor engagement and respond to all
users – good and bad• Keep response times under 24 hours• Conversations help build relationships
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Mistake #7 – Not Offering Value
Problem• Only sharing branded and promotional
content
Solution• Keep branded and sales content to a minimum
– 20%• Engage users with educational or entertaining
content• Post internal and external content to build
authority• Focus on giving, not receiving
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Mistake #8 – No Actionable Content
Problem• Content doesn’t compel users to engage
Solution• Include strong calls to action in your
content, headlines, and post descriptions to increase engagement
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Key Takeaways – Tips For Valuable Content
How To Create Engaging Content• Create posting schedules• Analyze audience engagement to create
relevant content• Personalize content sharing to audiences
interests• Use various mediums to deliver content• Build relationships through conversation• Create valuable content• Keep content actionable
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