As 2013 is winding down, now's a good time to take a look back at some of the most popular Jarrod Galm Design and Marketing posts from the year. In this installment, I'm going to take a look at a handful of the social media posts that proved valuable to my readers.
Social Media is a growing promotional medium and it's very important for businesses of all sizes to start using the technologies and harnessing the power of social media. Whether you're an individual or a business, it behooves you to be active on social media.
10 Reasons Why You Need a Social Media Manager
This post illustrates the importance of why you need to have a social media manager. A one-size-fits-all approach to social media management doesn't work nor does having a variety of departments actively manage your social media profiles. You're setting yourself up for failure if you don't have a dedicated person responsible for your social media activities.
Social Media Success in One Word: Engagement
This is a post that talked about how important engagement is in social media. Companies that approach social media as a platform for them to say “me! me! me!” won't reap the fantastic rewards that social media can bring them. This article offers ways to maximize the effectiveness of social media.
Five Surefire Ways to Lose Social Media Followers
Everyone has pet peeves. You know, the things that we find annoying or inexcusable. I'm no different. In this post, I talk about things that will cause me to unfollow, unlike, or unsubscribe from you. So if you listen to the suggestions I make, you may find yourself building your tribe and your following.
Social Media and Small Business
There are lots of businesses that are “using” or “doing” social media, but just because they're trying social media doesn't mean that they're doing it correctly. This post details ways to get more out of social media, especially if you're a small business owner looking to dip your toe into the social media waters.
The Do's and Don'ts of Social Media for the People of Earth
This is a guide for anyone using social media. Business owners will find value in learning how to interact on social media and people who are new to social media will have an idea of how it works.
Conclusion
Those were some of my best social media posts from this year. Did I miss any of your favorites? Let me know in the comments if I did!
