{"id":6839,"date":"2024-03-14T00:37:21","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T00:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tup.kxe.temporary.site\/how-to-create-a-social-media-marketing-strategy-template\/"},"modified":"2024-03-14T00:37:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T00:37:21","slug":"how-to-create-a-social-media-marketing-strategy-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/okdesign.ca\/fr\/how-to-create-a-social-media-marketing-strategy-template\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Social Media Marketing Strategy [Template]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A social media marketing strategy is a summary of everything you plan to do and hope to achieve on social media. It guides your actions and lets you know whether you\u2019re succeeding or failing.<\/p>\n<p>The more specific your plan is, the more effective it will be. Keep it concise. Don\u2019t make it so lofty and broad that it\u2019s unattainable or impossible to measure.<\/p>\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll walk you through a nine-step plan to create a winning social media strategy of your own. We\u2019ve even got expert insights from Amanda Wood, Hootsuite\u2019s Senior Manager of Social Marketing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;content-upgrade _bonusVariantContentUpgrade&#10;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;style-default&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;\" style=\"&#10;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hootsuite.com\/resources\/blog\/social-media-strategy-template\" class=\"cover\" data-ga-track-id=\"blog_contentupgrade_inpost_gate\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"all-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n<p><strong>Bonus: <\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Get a free social media strategy template<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>to quickly and easily plan your own strategy. Also use it to track results and present the plan to your boss, teammates, and clients.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>What is a social media marketing strategy?<\/h2>\n<p>A social media strategy is a <strong>document outlining your social media goals, the tactics you will use to achieve them and the metrics you will track to measure your progress.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your social media marketing strategy should also list all of your existing and planned social media accounts along with goals specific to each platform you\u2019re active on. These goals should align with your business\u2019s larger digital marketing strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, a good social media plan should define the roles and responsibilities within your team and outline your reporting cadence.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;content-upgrade _bonusVariantContentUpgrade&#10;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;style-default&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;has-image&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;\" style=\"&#10;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;background-color: #0480da;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;color: #ffffff;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/select-plan\" class=\"cover\" data-ga-track-id=\"blog_monetization_inpost_cta\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"all-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Inpost-CTA-Planner.png?ssl=1\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"title\" style=\"display:block;font-weight:700;line-height:1;\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#1 Social Media Tool\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Create. Schedule. Publish. Engage. Measure. Win.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/select-plan\" class=\"btn-cu\" data-ga-track-id=\"ContentUpgrade_Right_CTA\" data-ga-track-info=\"Free 30-Day Trial\" target=\"_blank\">Free 30-Day Trial<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Creating your own social media marketing strategy (video guide)<\/h2>\n<p>No time to read the whole article? Let Amanda, Hootsuite\u2019s own Senior Manager of Social Media Marketing, guide you through our free social media marketing strategy template in less than 10 minutes:<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"How to build the best social media strategy for 2023 (FREE TEMPLATE)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9M0Oa7miOoU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to create a social media marketing strategy in 9 steps<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Step_1_Choose_goals_that_align_to_business_objectives\"><b>Step 1. Choose goals that align to business objectives<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><b>Set S.M.A.R.T. goals<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The first step to creating a winning social media strategy is to establish clear objectives and goals. Without goals, you have no way to measure success and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/measure-social-media-roi-business\/\">return on investment (ROI)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Each of your social media marketing goals should be <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-definitions\/smart-goals\/\">SMART<\/a>: <strong>s<\/strong>pecific, <strong>m<\/strong>easurable, <strong>a<\/strong>ttainable, <strong>r<\/strong>elevant and <strong>t<\/strong>ime-bound.<\/p>\n<p>Psst: Need help getting started? We\u2019ve got social strategy guides for <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-tips-for-small-business-owners\/\">small businesses<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-financial-services\/\">financial services<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-government\/\">government<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-in-higher-education\/\">higher education<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-health-care\/\">healthcare<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-rules-for-real-estate\/\">real estate<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-for-law-firms\/\">law firms<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-for-nonprofits\/\">non-profits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and if you need examples of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/smart-social-media-goals\/\" target=\"_blank\">smart social media goals<\/a>, we\u2019ve got you covered there too.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/resources\/blog\/social-media-strategy-template\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-459210 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-set-goals-620x348.png?resize=620%2C348&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"track your social media goals in a social media strategy doc, like this one. \" width=\"620\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-set-goals-620x348.png 620w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-set-goals-310x174.png 310w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-set-goals-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-set-goals-1536x862.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-set-goals.png 2042w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve decided on your goals, track them in a <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/resources\/blog\/social-media-strategy-template\">social media strategy doc<\/a> \u2014 grab our <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/resources\/blog\/social-media-strategy-template\">free template<\/a> if you don\u2019t have one already.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Track meaningful metrics<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Vanity metrics like number of followers and likes are easy to track, but it\u2019s hard to prove their real value. Instead, focus on things like engagement, click-through, and conversion rates.<\/p>\n<p>For inspiration, take a look at these <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-metrics\/\">19 essential social media metrics<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You may want to track different goals for different social media networks, or even different uses for each network.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you use LinkedIn to drive traffic to your website, you would measure click-throughs. If Instagram is for brand awareness, you might track the number of Instagram Story views. And if you advertise on Facebook, cost-per-click (CPC) is a common success metric.<\/p>\n<p>Social media goals should align with your overall marketing objectives. This makes it easier to show the value of your work and secure buy-in from your boss.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-240873 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/social-media-strategy-social-media-goals-620x277.png?resize=620%2C277&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Screenshot of chart showing how social media goals should align to business objectives for an effective social media marketing strategy.\" width=\"620\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/social-media-strategy-social-media-goals-620x277.png 620w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/social-media-strategy-social-media-goals-310x139.png 310w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/social-media-strategy-social-media-goals-768x343.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/social-media-strategy-social-media-goals-625x279.png 625w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/social-media-strategy-social-media-goals-940x420.png 940w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/social-media-strategy-social-media-goals.png 1669w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Start developing a successful social media marketing plan by writing down at least three goals for social media.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easy to get overwhelmed by deciding what to post and which metrics to track, but you need to focus on what you want to get out of social media to begin with,\u201d says Amanda Wood, Hootsuite\u2019s Senior Manager of Social Marketing. \u201cDon\u2019t just start posting and tracking everything: match your goals to your business, and your metrics to your goals.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;todolist&quot;,{&quot;todo&quot;:true,&quot;style&quot;:null,&quot;backgroundColor&quot;:null,&quot;color&quot;:null,&quot;lineHeight&quot;:null,&quot;listStyleType&quot;:null},&quot;todolist&quot;,{&quot;todo&quot;:true,&quot;style&quot;:null,&quot;backgroundColor&quot;:null,&quot;color&quot;:null,&quot;lineHeight&quot;:null,&quot;listStyleType&quot;:null},&quot;li&quot;,{&quot;style&quot;:null,&quot;checked&quot;:false,&quot;value&quot;:null,&quot;displayValue&quot;:null,&quot;backgroundColor&quot;:null,&quot;color&quot;:null,&quot;listStyleType&quot;:null}]\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\">\n<div class=\"&#10;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;content-upgrade _bonusVariantContentUpgrade&#10;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;style-default&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;has-image&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;\" style=\"&#10;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;background-color: #0480da;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;color: #ffffff;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/select-plan\" class=\"cover\" data-ga-track-id=\"blog_monetization_inpost_cta\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"all-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Inpost-CTA-Planner.png?ssl=1\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"title\" style=\"display:block;font-weight:700;line-height:1;\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#1 Social Media Tool\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Create. Schedule. Publish. Engage. Measure. Win.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/select-plan\" class=\"btn-cu\" data-ga-track-id=\"ContentUpgrade_Right_CTA\" data-ga-track-info=\"Free 30-Day Trial\" target=\"_blank\">Free 30-Day Trial<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Step_2_Learn_everything_you_can_about_your_audience\"><b>Step 2. Learn everything you can about your audience<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Get to know your fans, followers, and customers as real people with real wants and needs, and you will know how to target and engage them on social media.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to your ideal customer, you should know things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Age<\/li>\n<li>Location<\/li>\n<li>Average income<\/li>\n<li>Typical job title or industry<\/li>\n<li>Interests<\/li>\n<li>etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here\u2019s a simple guide and template for <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/how-to-create-audience-personas\/\">creating audience\/buyer personas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/resources\/blog\/social-media-strategy-template\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-459215 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-buyer-personas-620x348.png?resize=620%2C348&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Document important information about your target customers in your social media strategy doc\" width=\"620\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-buyer-personas-620x348.png 620w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-buyer-personas-310x174.png 310w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-buyer-personas-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-buyer-personas-1536x862.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-buyer-personas.png 2042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to document this information in your strategy doc!<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-analytics\/\">Social media analytics<\/a> can also provide a ton of valuable information about who your followers are, where they live, and how they interact with your brand on social media. These insights allow you to refine your strategy and better target your audience.<\/p>\n<p>Jugnoo, an Uber-like service for auto-rickshaws in India, used Facebook Analytics to learn that <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/developers.facebook.com\/success-stories\/jugnoo\/\">90% of their users who referred other customers<\/a> were between 18- and 34-years-old, and 65% of that group was using Android. They used that information to target their ads, resulting in a 40% lower cost per referral.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-analytics\/\">guide to using social media analytics and the tools you need to track them<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Step_3_Get_to_know_your_competition\"><b>Step 3. Get to know your competition<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Odds are your competitors are already using social media, and that means you can learn from what they\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Conduct a competitive analysis<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>A <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/competitive-analysis-on-social-media\/\">competitive analysis<\/a> allows you to understand who the competition is and what they\u2019re doing well (and not so well). You\u2019ll get a good sense of what\u2019s expected in your industry, which will help you set social media targets of your own.<\/p>\n<p>It will also help you spot opportunities and weaknesses you can document in your social strategy doc.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/resources\/blog\/social-media-strategy-template\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-459220 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-competitor-audit-620x348.png?resize=620%2C348&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"track essential information about your competitors in your social strategy doc\" width=\"620\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-competitor-audit-620x348.png 620w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-competitor-audit-310x174.png 310w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-competitor-audit-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-competitor-audit-1536x862.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-competitor-audit.png 2042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Maybe one of your competitors is dominant on Facebook, for example, but has put little effort into X (Twitter) or Instagram. You might want to focus on the social media platforms where your audience is underserved, rather than trying to win fans away from a dominant player.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Use social media listening<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-listening-business\/\">Social listening<\/a> is another way to keep an eye on your competitors.<\/p>\n<p>Do searches of the competition\u2019s company name, account handles, and other relevant keywords on social media. Find out what they\u2019re sharing and what other people are saying about them. If they\u2019re using influencer marketing, how much engagement do those campaigns earn them?<\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip<\/b>: Use <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/education.hootsuite.com\/pages\/social-listening-with-streams\">Hootsuite Streams <\/a>to monitor relevant keywords, hashtags and accounts in real-time.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/social-media-marketing-plan-101.gif?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-295550 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/social-media-marketing-plan-101.gif?resize=800%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"creating a social listening stream to track competitors' mentions in Hootsuite as part of a successful social media marketing strategy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"hs-btn hs-btn-green\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/plans\/professional\">Try Hootsuite for free. You can cancel anytime.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As you track, you may notice shifts in how your competitors and industry leaders are using social media. You may come across new, exciting trends. You might even spot specific social content or a campaign that really hits the mark\u2014or totally bombs.<\/p>\n<p>Use this kind of intel to optimize and inform your own social media marketing strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Just don\u2019t go overboard on the spy tactics, Amanda advises. \u201c<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you aren\u2019t ALWAYS comparing yourself to the competition \u2014 it can be a distraction. I\u2019d say checking in on a monthly basis is healthy. Otherwise, focus on your own strategy and results.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Step_4_Do_a_social_media_audit\"><b>Step 4. Do a social media audit<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re already using social media, take stock of your efforts so far. Ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What\u2019s working, and what\u2019s not?<\/li>\n<li>Who is engaging with you?<\/li>\n<li>What are your most valuable partnerships?<\/li>\n<li>Which networks does your target audience use?<\/li>\n<li>How does your social media presence compare to the competition?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you collect that information, you\u2019ll be ready to start thinking about ways to improve.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve created an easy-to-follow <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-audit-template\/\">social media audit guide and template<\/a> to walk you through each step of this process.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-240889 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/social-media-strategy-social-media-audit-spreedsheet-620x257.png?resize=620%2C257&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Screenshot of a social media audit spreadsheet for building an effective social media marketing strategy\" width=\"620\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/social-media-strategy-social-media-audit-spreedsheet-620x257.png 620w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/social-media-strategy-social-media-audit-spreedsheet-310x129.png 310w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/social-media-strategy-social-media-audit-spreedsheet-768x319.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/social-media-strategy-social-media-audit-spreedsheet-600x250.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/social-media-strategy-social-media-audit-spreedsheet-625x259.png 625w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/social-media-strategy-social-media-audit-spreedsheet-940x390.png 940w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/social-media-strategy-social-media-audit-spreedsheet.png 1641w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your audit should give you a clear picture of what purpose each of your social accounts serves. If the purpose of an account isn\u2019t clear, think about whether it\u2019s worth keeping.<\/p>\n<p>To help you decide, ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Is my audience here?<\/li>\n<li>If so, how are they using this platform?<\/li>\n<li>Can I use this account to help achieve my goals?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Asking these tough questions will keep your social media strategy focused.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Look for impostor accounts<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>During the audit, you may discover fake accounts using your business name or the names of your products.<\/p>\n<p>These imposters can be harmful to your brand\u2014never mind that they\u2019re capturing followers that should be yours.<\/p>\n<p>You may want to get your accounts verified too to ensure your fans know they are dealing with the real you.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to get verified on:<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Step_5_Set_up_accounts_and_improve_profiles\"><b>Step 5. Set up accounts and improve profiles<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><b>Decide which networks to use<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>As you decide which social networks to use, you will also need to define your strategy for each.<\/p>\n<p>Benefit Cosmetics\u2019 social media manager, Angela Purcaro, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emarketer.com\/Article\/How-Benefit-Cosmetics-Uses-Organic-vs-Paid-Social\/1016793\">told eMarketer<\/a>: \u201cFor our makeup tutorials \u2026 we\u2019re all about Snapchat and Instagram Stories. [X], on the other hand, is designated for customer service.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hootsuite\u2019s own social team even designates different purposes for formats within networks. On Instagram, for example, they use the feed to post high-quality educational infographics and product announcements and Stories to cover live events or quick social media updates.<\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip<\/b>: Write out a mission statement for each network. A one-sentence declaration to keep you focused on a specific goal.<\/p>\n<p>Example: <em>\u201cWe will use X for customer support to keep email and call volumes down.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Or: <em>\u201cWe will use LinkedIn for promoting and sharing our company culture to help with recruitment and employee advocacy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>One more: <em>\u201cWe will use Instagram to highlight new products and repost quality content from influencers.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t create a solid mission statement for a particular social media channel, you may want to ask yourself if it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: While larger businesses can and do tackle every platform, small businesses may not be able to \u2014 and that\u2019s ok! Prioritize social platforms that will have the most impact on your business and make sure your marketing team has the resources to handle content for those networks. If you need help focusing your efforts, check out our <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/18-minute-social-media-plan\/\">18-minute social media plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Set up your profiles<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve decided which networks to focus on, it\u2019s time to create your profiles. Or improve existing ones so they align with your strategy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure you fill out all profile fields<\/li>\n<li>Include keywords people would use to search for your business<\/li>\n<li>Use consistent branding (logos, images, etc.) across networks so your profiles are easily recognizable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Pro tip<\/b>: Use high-quality images that follow the recommended dimensions for each network. Check out our <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-image-sizes-guide\/\">always-up-to-date social media image size cheat sheet<\/a> for quick reference.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve also got step-by-step guides for each network to walk you through the process:<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t let this list overwhelm you. Remember, it\u2019s better to use fewer channels well than to stretch yourself thin trying to maintain a presence on every network.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Optimize your profiles (and content) for search<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Never heard of <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-seo\/\">social SEO<\/a>? It\u2019s time to learn.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1341355\/sources-of-info-for-product-research-among-gen-z\/\">44% of Gen Z consumers use social platforms<\/a> to research their purchase decisions, which means it\u2019s extra critical that your channels are optimized for social search.<\/p>\n<p>That means making sure your profile names are clear and descriptive, you\u2019re including relevant hashtags and keywords in your bio and on every post, and you\u2019re using features like alt text and captions to include your target keywords as naturally as possible.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Step_6_Find_inspiration\"><b>Step 6. Find inspiration<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While it\u2019s important that your brand be unique, you can still draw inspiration from other businesses that are great on social.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I consider it my job to stay active on social: to know what\u2019s trending, which campaigns are winning, what\u2019s new with the platforms, who\u2019s going above and beyond,\u201d says Amanda. \u201cThis might be the most fun step for you, or the hardest one, but it\u2019s just as crucial as the rest of them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Social media success stories<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>You can usually find these on the business section of the social network\u2019s website. (<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/success\">Here\u2019s Facebook\u2019s<\/a>, for example.)<\/p>\n<p>Case studies can offer valuable insights that you can apply to your own social media plan.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Award-winning accounts and campaigns<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>You could also check out the winners of <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/news\/facebook-awards-winners-announcement\">The Facebook Awards<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/shortyawards.com\/\">The Shorty Awards<\/a> for examples of brands that are at the top of their social media game.<\/p>\n<p>For learning <i>and<\/i> a laugh, check out <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-awards\/\">Fridge-Worthy, Hootsuite\u2019s bi-weekly awards show<\/a> highlighting brands doing smart and clever things on social media.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Your favorite brands on social media<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Who do you enjoy following on social media? What do they do that compels people to engage and share their content?<\/p>\n<p>National Geographic, for example, is one of the best on Instagram, combining stunning visuals with compelling captions.<\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s Shopify. The ecommerce brand uses Facebook to sell themselves by showcasing customer stories and case studies.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshopify%2Fvideos%2F3877406845639735%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=476&amp;t=0\" width=\"476\" height=\"476\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>And Lush Cosmetics is a great example of superior customer service on X. They use their 280 characters to answer questions and solve problems in an extremely charming and on-brand way.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/lush-social-media-strategy.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-459249\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/lush-social-media-strategy-620x245.png?resize=620%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/lush-social-media-strategy-620x245.png 620w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/lush-social-media-strategy-310x123.png 310w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/lush-social-media-strategy-768x304.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/lush-social-media-strategy.png 1188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/lushcosmetics\/status\/1725246171072135219?s=20\">lushcosmetics on X<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Notice that each of these accounts has a consistent voice, tone, and style. That\u2019s key to letting people know what to expect from your feed. That is, why should they follow you? What\u2019s in it for them?<\/p>\n<p>Consistency also helps keep your content on-brand even if you have multiple people on your social media team.<\/p>\n<p>For more on this, read our <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/how-to-build-an-authentic-voice-on-social\/\">guide on establishing a compelling brand voice on social media<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Ask your followers<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Consumers can also offer social media inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>What are your target customers talking about online? What can you learn about their wants and needs?<\/p>\n<p>If you have existing social channels, you could also ask your followers what they want from you. Just make sure that you follow through and deliver what they ask for.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Step_7_Create_a_social_media_content_calendar\"><b>Step 7. Create a social media content calendar<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sharing great content is essential, of course, but it\u2019s equally important to have a plan in place for when you\u2019ll share content to get the maximum impact.<\/p>\n<p>Your <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/how-to-create-a-social-media-content-calendar\/\">social media content calendar<\/a> also needs to account for the time you spend interacting with the audience (although you need to allow for some spontaneous engagement as well).<\/p>\n<h4><b>Set your posting schedule<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Your social media content calendar lists the dates and times at which you will publish types of content on each channel. It\u2019s the perfect place to plan all of your social media activities\u2014from images, link sharing, and re-shares of user-generated content to blog posts and videos. It includes both your day-to-day posting and content for social media campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>Your calendar also ensures your posts are spaced out appropriately and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/best-time-to-post-on-facebook-twitter-instagram\/\">published at the best times to post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> You can plan your whole content calendar and get recommended best times to post on every network based on your past engagement rate, impressions, or link click data in Hootsuite.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heatmap-from-hootsuite-showing-best-times-to-post.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-447389\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heatmap-from-hootsuite-showing-best-times-to-post-620x357.png?resize=620%2C357&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heatmap-from-hootsuite-showing-best-times-to-post-620x357.png 620w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heatmap-from-hootsuite-showing-best-times-to-post-310x179.png 310w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heatmap-from-hootsuite-showing-best-times-to-post-768x443.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heatmap-from-hootsuite-showing-best-times-to-post.png 1154w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Hootsuite\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/help.hootsuite.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/1260804306589-Suggestions-for-the-best-times-to-publish-on-social\">Best Time to Publish<\/a> feature<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><b>Determine the right content mix<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Make sure your content strategy and calendar reflect the mission statement you\u2019ve assigned to each social profile, so that everything you post is working to support your business goals.<\/p>\n<p>(We know, it\u2019s tempting to jump on every meme, but there should always be a strategy behind your social media marketing efforts!)<\/p>\n<p>You might decide that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>50% of content will drive traffic back to your website<\/li>\n<li>25% of content will be <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-content-curation\/\">curated from other sources<\/a><\/li>\n<li>20% of content will support lead-generation goals (newsletter sign-ups, ebook downloads, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>5% of content will be about your company culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Placing these different post types in your content calendar will ensure you maintain the right mix.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re starting from scratch and you\u2019re not sure what types of content to post, try<strong> the 80-20 rule<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>80% of your posts should inform, educate, or entertain your audience<\/li>\n<li>20% can directly promote your brand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-367872 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_80-20_2-620x620.jpg?resize=620%2C620&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The 80-20 rule of social media publishing\" width=\"620\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_80-20_2-620x620.jpg 620w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_80-20_2-310x310.jpg 310w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_80-20_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_80-20_2-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_80-20_2-556x556.jpg 556w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_80-20_2-1112x1112.jpg 1112w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_80-20_2-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_80-20_2.jpg 1293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You could also try the <strong>social media content marketing rule of thirds<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One-third of your content promotes your business, converts readers, and generates profit.<\/li>\n<li>One-third of your content shares ideas and stories from thought leaders in your industry or like-minded businesses.<\/li>\n<li>One-third of your content is personal interactions with your audience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-367856\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_RuleThirds-620x620.jpg?resize=620%2C620&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The social media marketing rule of thirds\" width=\"620\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_RuleThirds-620x620.jpg 620w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_RuleThirds-310x310.jpg 310w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_RuleThirds-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_RuleThirds-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_RuleThirds-556x556.jpg 556w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_RuleThirds-1112x1112.jpg 1112w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_RuleThirds-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_RuleThirds.jpg 1293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatever you decide on, be sure to document it in your strategy doc.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/resources\/blog\/social-media-strategy-template\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-459225 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-content-pillars-620x348.png?resize=620%2C348&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"document your content pillars in your strategy doc\" width=\"620\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-content-pillars-620x348.png 620w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-content-pillars-310x174.png 310w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-content-pillars-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-content-pillars-1536x862.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-content-pillars.png 2042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Don\u2019t post too much or too little<\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019re starting a social media marketing strategy from scratch, you may not have figured out <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/how-often-to-post-on-social-media\/#:~:text=It%20is%20generally%20recommended%20to%20post%201%20time%20per%20day,shares%201.55%20posts%20per%20day.\">how often to post to each network<\/a> for maximum engagement yet.<\/p>\n<p>Post too frequently and you risk annoying your audience. But, if you post too little, you risk looking like you\u2019re not worth following.<\/p>\n<p>Start with these posting frequency recommendations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Instagram (feed): 3-7 times per week<\/li>\n<li>TikTok: 3-5 times per week<\/li>\n<li>Facebook: 1-2 times per day<\/li>\n<li>X (Twitter): 1-5 times per day<\/li>\n<li>LinkedIn: 1-5 times per day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-367864\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_Posting_1-620x620.jpg?resize=620%2C620&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How often to publish on social media by each platform\" width=\"620\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_Posting_1-620x620.jpg 620w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_Posting_1-310x310.jpg 310w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_Posting_1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_Posting_1-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_Posting_1-556x556.jpg 556w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_Posting_1-1112x1112.jpg 1112w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_Posting_1-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hootsuite_Posting_1.jpg 1293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip<\/b>: Once you have your social media content calendar planned out, use a scheduling tool to prepare messages in advance rather than updating constantly throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p>We might be biased, but we think Hootsuite is the best social media management tool. You can schedule social media posts to every network and the intuitive calendar view gives you a full picture of all your social activity each week.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-416307 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/visual-planner.gif?resize=512%2C332&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hootsuite Visual Planner\" width=\"512\" height=\"332\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"btn btn--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/select-plan\">Try It Free<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Step_8_Create_compelling_content\">Step 8. Create compelling content<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Remember those mission statements you created for each channel in Step 5? Well, it\u2019s time to go a bit deeper, a.k.a. provide some examples of the type of content you\u2019ll post to fulfill your mission on each network.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure what to post, here\u2019s a long list of <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/content-idea-cheat-sheet\/\">social media content ideas<\/a> to get you started. Or (to make it even easier) you can use an AI tool like <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/platform\/owly-writer-ai\">OwlyWriter<\/a> to generate on-brand content in a flash.<\/p>\n<p>The idea here is to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep your content aligned with the purpose of each network;<\/li>\n<li>Show other stakeholders (if applicable) what kind of content they can expect to see on each network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This last point especially will help you avoid any tension when your colleagues want to know why you haven\u2019t posted their case study\/whitepaper\/blog post to TikTok yet. <em>It\u2019s not in the strategy, Linda!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ideally, you will generate content types that are both suited to the network and the purpose you\u2019ve set out for that network.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you wouldn\u2019t want to waste time posting brand awareness tweets if you\u2019ve designated X\/Twitter for primarily customer support. And you wouldn\u2019t want to post super polished corporate video ads to TikTok, as users expect to see short, unpolished videos on that platform.<\/p>\n<p>It might take some testing over time to figure out which type of content works best on which type of network, so prepare to update this section frequently.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We won\u2019t lie: content creation isn\u2019t as easy as everyone <em>not <\/em>on the social team seems to think. But if you\u2019re struggling, Amanda suggests going back to basics.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first question to ask is: is there cohesion between your content types? Is your content providing value? Do you have a good mix of entertaining, or educational content? What does it offer that makes a person stop and spend time? Creating a few different content pillars or categories that encompass different aspects of storytelling for your brand, and what you can offer your audience is a good start.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This brings us to Step 9.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Step_9_Track_performance_and_make_adjustments\"><b>Step 9. Track performance and make adjustments<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your social media marketing strategy is a hugely important document for your business, and you can\u2019t assume you\u2019ll get it exactly right on the first try.<\/p>\n<p>As you start to implement your plan and track your results, you may find that some strategies don\u2019t work as well as you\u2019d anticipated, while others are working even better than expected.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to document your progress along the way.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/resources\/blog\/social-media-strategy-template\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-459230 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-progress-update-620x348.png?resize=620%2C348&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-progress-update-620x348.png 620w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-progress-update-310x174.png 310w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-progress-update-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-progress-update-1536x862.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/social-media-strategy-progress-update.png 2042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>Look at performance metrics<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>In addition to the analytics within each social network (see Step 2), you can use <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/how-to-use-utm-parameters\/\">UTM parameters<\/a> to track social visitors as they move through your website, so you can see exactly which social posts drive the most traffic to your website.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Benchmark your results<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You\u2019ve got your numbers, but how do they stack up to the competition in your industry? Industry benchmarks are a great way to evaluate your performance against other businesses in your category.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/platform\/analytics\">Hootsuite Analytics<\/a>, you can use our built-in social media benchmarking tool to compare the performance of your social accounts against the average of brands in your industry with just a couple of clicks.<\/p>\n<p>You can set up custom timeframes, switch between networks \u2014 <b>Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and TikTok<\/b> \u2014 and look up benchmarks for metrics like followers, audience growth rate, engagement rate, clicks, shares, and much more.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also find <b>resources to improve your performance<\/b>\u00a0right in the summary section:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Benchmarking-4.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-378577\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Benchmarking-4-620x174.jpg?resize=620%2C174&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Industry benchmarking in Hootsuite Analytics: Performance summary with dedicated resources for improvement\" width=\"620\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Benchmarking-4-620x174.jpg 620w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Benchmarking-4-310x87.jpg 310w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Benchmarking-4-768x215.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Benchmarking-4-1536x431.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Benchmarking-4.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"\/><\/a><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"hs-btn hs-btn-green\" href=\"https:\/\/hootsuite.com\/billing\/create-account?plan=PROFESSIONAL_PLAN\">Try for free<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>Re-evaluate, test, and do it all again<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Once this data starts coming in, use it to re-evaluate your strategy regularly. You can also use this information to test different posts, social marketing campaigns, and strategies against one another. Constant testing allows you to understand what works and what doesn\u2019t, so you can refine your social media marketing strategy in real time.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll want to check the performance of all your channels at least once a week and get to know the basics of <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-report-template-guide\/\">social media reporting<\/a> so you can track your growth over time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> If you use Hootsuite, you can review the performance of all your posts on every network in one place. Once you get the hang of checking your analytics, you may even want to customize different reports to show specific metrics over a variety of different time periods.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/social-media-strategy-106.gif?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-295602 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/social-media-strategy-106.gif?resize=800%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"social media analytics report in Hootsuite\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"btn btn--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/platform\/analyze\">Try It Free<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Surveys can also be a great way to find out how well your social media strategy is working. Ask your followers, email list, and website visitors whether you\u2019re meeting their needs and expectations, and what they\u2019d like to see more of. Then make sure to deliver on what they tell you.<\/p>\n<h2>Finalizing your social media strategy<\/h2>\n<p>Spoiler alert: nothing is final.<\/p>\n<p>Social media moves fast. New networks emerge, others go through demographic shifts.<\/p>\n<p>Your business will go through periods of change as well.<\/p>\n<p>All of this means that your social media marketing strategy should be a living document that you review and adjust as needed. Refer to it often to stay on track, but don\u2019t be afraid to make changes so that it better reflects new goals, tools, or plans.<\/p>\n<p>When you update your social strategy, make sure to watch our 5-step video on how to updating your social media strategy for 2024:<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"How to update your social media strategy for 2023 (another 8 minute strategy MASTERCLASS!)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RLlhFDgYCHg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>Social media strategy template<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Ready to start documenting? 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