{"id":24376,"date":"2022-04-16T12:15:02","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T17:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.crowdspring.com\/?p=24376"},"modified":"2025-10-28T18:38:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T23:38:26","slug":"social-media-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/social-media-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Media Marketing: The Ultimate Small Business Guide for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39599\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/16131532\/pexels-pixabay-267350.jpg\" alt=\"social media network icons on a screen\" width=\"700\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/16131532\/pexels-pixabay-267350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/16131532\/pexels-pixabay-267350-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/16131532\/pexels-pixabay-267350-400x290.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Social media allows you to reach billions of people in a single post. It\u2019s teeming with opportunities for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/grow-small-business-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business growth<\/a>. But you must be creative and diligent and bring out your best people skills to thrive on social networks.<\/p>\n<p>Navigating this vast online space can be intimidating for small business owners. We created this social media marketing guide to help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/content-marketing-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">elevate your small business online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>More than fifteen years ago, our team was among the first small business brands to leverage social networks for marketing. And we&#8217;ve continued to experiment with new social networks to identify opportunities and partnerships that could help us grow. We&#8217;ve also mentored and helped thousands of entrepreneurs and small businesses build their visual brands on Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and many other social networks. We&#8217;ve frequently discussed social media marketing strategies at webinars and conference talks. This guide shares the actionable insights, tips, best practices, and expertise we&#8217;ve developed after helping over one hundred thousand brands.<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-snippet\"><h2 class=\"title\">Social Media Marketing Guide:<\/h2><div class=\"snippet-content\"><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#set\"><strong>Set clear goals<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#create\"><strong>Create your brand personality<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#choose\"><strong>Choose the right social platforms<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#know\"><strong>Know your audience<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#grow\"><strong>Grow your audience<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#highlight\"><strong>Highlight your unique selling proposition (USP)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#use\"><strong>Use the right tools<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#build\"><strong>Build a social media strategy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#evaluate\"><strong>Evaluate and track progress<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/27125439\/cs-200px.png\" \/><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"set\">1. Set clear and realistic goals<\/h2>\n<p>Like any other task, social media marketing requires <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/marketing-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strategic planning and execution<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The first step is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/business-goals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">set clear and realistic goals<\/a>. The goals must be measurable to track performance. To set goals, ask questions such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What do I want to achieve on social media?<\/li>\n<li>How can social media help my business grow?<\/li>\n<li>How can I reach the right audience?<\/li>\n<li>How should I market my brand to my target audience?<\/li>\n<li>How can I make my products or services relevant on social media?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Goals help you assess how social media can help your business grow. Without goals, it\u2019s challenging to map out the specific steps you need to take to succeed.<\/p>\n<p>Consider goals like growing your audience, building credibility as a thought leader, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/lead-magnets-conversions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">increasing leads<\/a>,\u00a0 or any other goals relevant to your business. If you run a for-profit business, your ultimate goal is to grow that business.<span id=\"create\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"subscription-hero-snippet image-on-left\" style=\"background: #161C4A\"><div class=\"title centered\">Want a free brand review?<\/div><div class=\"main-content\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/09131004\/brand-identity-grader-blog-cta-hero.png\" alt=\"brand identity grader hero\"\/><\/div><div class=\"form-wrapper\"><div class=\"subtitle\">Answer 5 short questions and we will send a custom report with actionable insights and specific actions you can take to build a stronger brand.<\/div><div>\n<script>\nfunction submitForm_drip_form(oFormElement) {\n  var xhr = new XMLHttpRequest();\n  xhr.onload = function() { \n    if (xhr.status == 200 || xhr.status == 202) {\n      var formEl = document.getElementById(\"drip_form\");\n      var doneEl = document.getElementById(\"done_drip_form\");\n      formEl.style = \"display: none\";\n      doneEl.style = \"display: block\";\n    } else {\n      alert(xhr.responseText);\n    }\n  }\n  var formData = new FormData(oFormElement);\n  grecaptcha.execute(\"6LcyQTUpAAAAAC5ZPtCYQzRWKR732_LmqInv9YSK\", { action: \"external_bumblebee_lead\" }).then((token) => {\n    formData.set(\"recaptcha_token\", token);\n    xhr.open(oFormElement.method, oFormElement.action, true);\n    xhr.setRequestHeader(\"x-frontendurl\", window.location.href);\n    xhr.send(formData);\n  });\n\n  return false;\n  }\n<\/script>\n<div id=\"done_drip_form\" class=\"done\">\n      <div class=\"success-title\">\n        <i class=\"fa fa-check-circle\"><\/i><br\/> We just emailed the info to you.\n      <\/div><\/div><form id=\"drip_form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/api\/v1\/bb\/external_leads\/\" method=\"post\" onsubmit=\"return submitForm_drip_form(this);\">\n      <div class=\"form-group\">\n        <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" class=\"form-control\" id=\"mce-EMAIL\" required=\"true\"\/>\n        <label html_for=\"mce-EMAIL\" class=\"form-label\">Email Address<\/label>\n      <\/div> \n      <div style=\"position: absolute; left: -5000px\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t<input type=\"text\" value=\"brand-identity-grader-landing-page\" tabindex=\"-1\" name=\"tags\" readonly=\"true\"\/>\n        <input type=\"text\" value=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" name=\"add_country_tier_suffix\" readonly=\"true\"\/>\n      <\/div><input type=\"submit\" value=\"I want a stronger brand!\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" \/><p class=\"notice\"> <\/form><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h2>2. Create your brand personality<\/h2>\n<p>Your personality on social media will determine whether you succeed or fail.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/brand-identity-construction-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Successful businesses<\/a>\u00a0on this platform nearly always have a standout personality.<\/p>\n<p>Your brand is no exception. Your business must have a unique personality to which people can relate. A unique personality will also help you stand out from the competition. This is important because people love interacting with others and rarely want to interact with faceless brands. So, to succeed on social media, you must inject personality to make engagement with your brand fun and exciting.<\/p>\n<p>For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/redbull\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Bull\u2019s brand personality on Twitter<\/a> is edgy and energetic, perfectly aligning with its popular energy drink. The brand also maintains consistency with a consistent \u201ccaffeinated\u201d tone (conveying energy and excitement).<\/p>\n<p>Ask these questions to help define your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/brand-identity-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brand personality<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How can I emulate my brand\u2019s vision and essence?<\/li>\n<li>How can my brand\u2019s personality complement my target audience?<\/li>\n<li>What kind of voice should I use to communicate?<\/li>\n<li>What type of persona should I use?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. Choose the right social platforms<\/h2>\n<p>The five most popular social media platforms are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/facebook-messenger-marketing-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/twitter-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/video-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/instagram-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/marketing-on-tiktok\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a>. Each has its strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n<p>It can be intimidating to learn five new networks. But you don\u2019t have to be present on all five to be successful on social media.<\/p>\n<p>The most successful businesses focus on a few social networks that best fit their business.<\/p>\n<p>For example, businesses with older consumers get more value from Facebook. If you sell to a younger Gen Z and Millennial audience, you should leverage TikTok. Instagram excels in <a href=\"https:\/\/sleekflow.io\/blog\/social-selling-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social selling<\/a> for businesses offering visually appealing products like clothing. YouTube is great for service businesses creating long\u2014or short-form videos to help educate prospective customers. And don&#8217;t underestimate captions&#8217; importance in boosting your posts&#8217; engagement. You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/storylab.ai\/social-media-caption-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media caption generators<\/a> to make the job easier.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also important to consider the right images to help your brand stand out on these platforms. One way to ensure that you&#8217;re only putting out the best content is to follow the correct\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/theinfluenceagency.com\/blog\/guide-to-social-media-image-sizes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media image sizes<\/a> to optimize and clear your content.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, it depends on your target audience. Do your research, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/competitive-analysis-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study how your competitors navigate<\/a> these platforms, and pick the best platforms and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/express\/feature\/content-scheduler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media scheduler<\/a> for your business.<span id=\"know\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>4. Know your audience<\/h2>\n<p>Knowing your audience is essential to your business\u2019 success.<\/p>\n<p>Start by doing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/starting-a-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">market research<\/a>. If you\u2019re already on social media, assess analytics and consider what content prompts more robust engagement. Look for common:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interactions<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/trigger-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Behavioral triggers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Interests<\/li>\n<li>Demographics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Knowing your audience helps you map out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/content-marketing-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">content marketing strategies<\/a>\u00a0that will drive the best results for your brand.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Grow your audience<\/h2>\n<p>Social media can help you grow your audience. And there are many ways to do that, including advertising,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/content-marketing-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">content marketing<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/influencer-marketing-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">influencers<\/a>, and other strategies.<\/p>\n<p>But to grow your audience and catch people\u2019s attention, you must communicate with them in a way that fits them best.<\/p>\n<p>For example, many brands leverage TikTok to reach a younger audience. Successful brands create easy-to-digest, fun, and relatable brand messaging and leverage the power of ambassador marketing to extend their reach and connect with their target audience on a deeper level.<\/p>\n<p>Elf Cosmetics commissioned a song for a <a href=\"https:\/\/moversshakers.co\/elf-tiktok-challenge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok campaign<\/a> and worked with influencers to kick off the campaign. The brand used its hashtag #eyeslipsface. It was a massive success, with over 9.1B views currently on the app.<span id=\"highlight\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>6. Highlight your unique selling proposition (USP)<\/h2>\n<p>People are tired of seeing the same products, services, and messages from millions of businesses. Many products look identical, and it\u2019s difficult for people to tell them apart.<\/p>\n<p>So, how do you stand out from all this noise? You can differentiate by highlighting your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/unique-value-proposition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unique selling proposition<\/a> (USP) in every marketing campaign. Your USP is the key to catching people\u2019s attention and vital to success.<\/p>\n<p>To identify your USP, ask:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What makes my brand unique?<\/li>\n<li>How can I separate myself from the competition?<\/li>\n<li>How can my products or services help add value to people\u2019s lives?<\/li>\n<li>How do I best communicate my brand\u2019s positive qualities?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember that you\u2019re not just selling a product and service. You\u2019re selling the benefits of buying something from your brand. People need to know what makes your company worthy of their money. Remember to remind them why you\u2019re the best choice for the job.<span id=\"use\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>7. Use the right tools<\/h2>\n<p>Social media can be overwhelming on your own. Using the right tools to help manage your platforms can lessen your burden.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t waste energy posting on every platform yourself. Instead, use automated tools, such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/onlypult.com\/blog\/social-media-scheduling-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media scheduling tool<\/a> you can purchase or download for free, to make the job easier.<\/p>\n<p>Look into essential tools for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Analytics<\/li>\n<li>Customer Relationship Management (CRM)<\/li>\n<li>Graphics and video design<\/li>\n<li>Scheduling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sprout Social<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buffer<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-poster.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FS Poster<\/a> are great for <a href=\"https:\/\/planable.io\/schedule-social-media-posts\/schedule-linkedin-posts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scheduling posts on LinkedIn<\/a>, Facebook, and Twitter platforms. <a href=\"http:\/\/planable.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Planable<\/a> is another social media management tool, especially useful for teams that want to collaborate on content before publishing. Each also provides <a href=\"https:\/\/hipsocial.com\/social-media-analytics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media analytics<\/a> that can help you track trends and ensure quality content.<\/p>\n<p>Many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/best-crm-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">popular CRMs<\/a> manage customer transactions, information, and interactions online. For creating professional-looking graphics and designs, we\u2019re partial to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crowdspring<\/a> (we\u2019re a little biased, but with 65,000+ happy clients, we have good reasons to be proud of our service).<span id=\"build\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>8. Build a social media strategy<\/h2>\n<p>Marketing on social media blindly will cost you. You can be active on all platforms and still see little to no results. You must create a strategy targeted to hit specific goals.<\/p>\n<p>An excellent social media strategy should include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Realistic social media marketing goals aligned with business goals<\/li>\n<li>Good understanding of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/target-audience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">target audience<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Competitor analysis<\/li>\n<li>Social media audits<\/li>\n<li>Legitimate profiles on all platforms<\/li>\n<li>An organized content calendar<\/li>\n<li>Quality content<\/li>\n<li>Consistent tracking of performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to get distracted by the noise on social media. An excellent social media strategy can help you avoid distractions and focus your efforts on business growth.<span id=\"evaluate\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>9. Evaluate and track progress<\/h2>\n<p>Track your progress on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hurree.co\/the-11-social-media-kpis-you-should-really-be-tracking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media through key performance indicators (KPIs)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Study the data available to you and compare it to your goals. See which goals you\u2019ve achieved, which content got the most engagement, and more.<\/p>\n<p>For example, after launching a new campaign on Instagram, don\u2019t forget to study the analytics and insights. This will help you see which areas to improve or focus on when you start another campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be discouraged if you fail right away. Success on social media is rarely instantaneous.<\/p>\n<h2>5 Social media marketing tips for 2023<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know the basics, here are five social media marketing tips to help guide you for 2023:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Focus on authenticity. One secret to social media success is being genuine. People love when brands are candid and authentic. So go ahead and share real stories and engage with your audience. Ensure that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/branding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">branding<\/a> helps people feel welcome and relaxed.<\/li>\n<li>Join trends. Social media is about trying new experiences, so don\u2019t be afraid to join trends. Many brands piggyback on a trend\u2019s success to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/brand-awareness-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">promote brand awareness<\/a>, especially on TikTok and Instagram.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t generalize to all platforms. Every platform has a unique audience. Never use generic messaging; constantly tailor your messages to each platform. And never compromise your brand voice.<\/li>\n<li>Use emoticons. Emoticons are hacks for creating a fun message. Don\u2019t want to sound too serious? Use emoticons to lighten the mood. Many people online use emoticons to express emotions. There\u2019s no reason you can\u2019t do the same when engaging as a brand. But don\u2019t overdo it.<\/li>\n<li>Only use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/visual-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">quality visual content<\/a>. Your communication strategy can be casual, but brand visuals must always be professional. Never share low-quality photos or videos on your platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Your business can succeed on social media by being consistent, adaptable, and flexible. 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