5 social media marketing ideas you can use to take advantage of the holiday season

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s a great time to increase your revenue and end the year strong regardless of the business you’re in. There’s nothing like acquiring more clients and customers since sales trumps all. One of the ways you can increase sales before the end of the year is by putting social media to work for you. Here are five social media marketing ideas that will help you have a strong fourth quarter:

1. Run giveaways: This well-known tactic is a simple way to gain more followers and more engagement on the social media platforms you use. Remember to identify what you’re giving away, establish a clear start/end date, pick a winner, and deliver the prize. To get more out of your giveaway, consider collaborating with other brands that can complement your brand. If you need help running a social media giveaway, read this post: How to run a social media giveaway.

2. Deliver on everything you promise: Not giving your customers what they paid for is one of the quickest ways to lose them along with their entire community that they’re a part of. By delivering on what you promise, you’ll give your customers a reason to keep coming back. You’ll also improve your online reputation since you’re able to make your customers happy. Always provide a great buying experience for everyone and you won’t disappoint.

3. Don’t just post about your sales and discount codes: People hate feeling like they are being sold. Always work on providing value for your current and future customers. This can be done by answering frequently asked questions in your social posts. You can also share tutorial videos helping people get more out of the products they order. Sure, you should still share your sales and discount codes but don’t let that be the only thing you post about.

4. Behind-the-scenes Stories: Showing what you and your company has been doing to keep customers happy is an awesome way to keep your followers engaged online. Story posts on Facebook and Instagram receive great organic reach so don’t forget to share Stories regularly. Here are some Instagram/Facebook Story ideas for different types of businesses:

   • How products are made in your factory

   • How a popular dish is made in your restaurant

   • The planning process for your company Christmas party

   • You surprising a long-time customer with free products

5. Show customer appreciation: Do you want super fans who are completely loyal to your brand? Showing your gratitude for your customers is one of the best ways to increase brand loyalty. This can be done by recognizing your customers and clients both on social media and in-person. Don’t hesitate to share the love this holiday season by going the extra mile to make them happy. This can come in different forms such as gift cards, parties, or whatever comes to mind.

All of these ideas can be implemented in your to increase your revenue before the year ends. They’re effective because they involve your biggest fans and your future fans. Social media marketing will be one of the best ways to build your brand and accomplish your business goals so take action and get the results you deserve.

What do you have in mind to increase your sales during the holiday season? Let us know in the comments below!

Frequently asked questions we receive about Jamias Creative creating original blog content for your business

One of the services we provide is blog creation to help companies achieve their sales and marketing goals. Every blog post we write is focused on providing value for a company’s target audience. These blog posts can be shared on social media and repurposed as infographics and videos. Here are three of the most common questions we receive regarding blog post creation:

Q: How much do blog posts cost?

A: Blog posts up to 500 words cost $70 and blog post that are up to 1,000 words are $140. Most companies are ordering 3-4 blog posts at a time. Blog post creation starts once the invoice has been paid by the client.

Q: How long does it take you to write blog posts?

A: Batches of 3-5 blog posts typically take around 4-6 business days to complete. You’ll receive regular updates on the progress of your requested blog content.

Q: Do you come up with blog topics or do I come up with the blog ideas?

A: We’ll suggest blog topics if you don’t have any ideas. We’ll also create content based on any ideas you already have. Blog content will typically focus on answering the most common questions you receive from your customers. By providing quality answers, you’ll be able to attract new customers and give them a reason to keep coming back.

Do you have any questions about blog content for your business? Email Josh at josh@jamiascreative.com!

How to come up with blog post ideas

You’ve probably read or heard that blogging is important for your business. Someone might have told you that blogging improves your SEO and gets you more customers. With all of the information out there, you’re convinced that you need to start blogging but don’t know what to do. This Jamias Creative blog post is focused on helping you come up with blog post ideas that will generate web traffic and help you build a solid brand.

Focus on providing value

Before we dive into creating blog topics, we’ll go over providing value. Your priority as a business owner and/or as a marketer is to always provide value for current and future customers. The best way for you to provide value for customers is help them solve the problems you’re best at solving. If you run an auto repair shop, you can provide value by helping people better maintain their vehicles. Are you a nutritionist? You can easily enrich the lives of others by teaching your community how to live healthy. Focus on your strengths and expertise. It’ll increase your brand’s authenticity and expand your reach online.

Content ideas for your blog

Now that you have a better understanding of providing value, let’s start focusing on generating topics for your blog. The best way to start creating ideas for your blog is by answering the most common questions your business receives that are industry-specific. Each business receives questions that are unique to its industry. Every question received from a customer represents a real problem the customer is actively trying to solve.

To give you a better idea of content ideas that are specific to an industry, here are a few blog posts for you to check out:

• 31 blog post ideas for your dental practice

• 31 blog post ideas you can use to market your life coaching business

• 31 blog post ideas for your landscaping company

Always stay in your lane when it comes to content marketing. Sure, you might be a trend setter and not care what other people think but you customers will notice when you’re not sticking to what you’re best at.

Get started

Coming up with ideas is cool but none of that matters until you start writing. It’s important that you focus on a sustainable posting schedule. Consistent blog posts that provide value will give your followers a reason to keep reading and to keep buying from you. Figure out what your schedule needs to be and what you can maintain. You can post anywhere from every day to every other day to once a week.

Do you have any questions about content marketing and blogging? Email Josh at josh@jamiascreative.com!