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Social Media: What NOT to Do

Author: Rodrigo Esteban Mejía Escorcia

4 min read

January 18, 2021

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Social media has become the most widely used form of communication in the last decade. Through social media, companies have the freedom to edit the aspects of their brand they want to highlight and show them to the audiences they interact with on a daily basis. Digital marketing experts recognize that social media is a valuable tool for promoting a brand or selling a product or service, as it is the main means of communication between the brand and the customer. It also serves as a suggestion box for brands and organizations to learn about and improve aspects that do not favor their image and create annoyances for customers.

While they are valuable tools for generating brand visibility, it is necessary to be aware of some of the most common mistakes that can be made when marketing or selling on social media. These mistakes can lead to a loss of credibility and trust in the company and even a drop in sales.

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Here are the five most common mistakes made in social media marketing:

Posting a lot of promotional content about the product or service

While it is important for users to be aware of promotions for the product or service being offered, this content should be published on a limited basis, as it can lead to customer saturation and loss of interest in the brand.

Not knowing the needs of the public or customers

For the sale of a product on social media to be successful, you must understand the needs that customers are looking to satisfy with your product and that other brands do not offer them. This will allow you to create content that captivates your audience and makes them interested in the product you are offering, through the brand’s various social media channels.

Not diversifying content

One of the biggest mistakes you can make when marketing on social media is to publish uniform content that only refers to the brand. This universality in content can be tedious for followers, as they will always see the same style of content. Content should also reflect the corporate DNA of the organization.

Use the brand's social media accounts to gain or buy followers. Use the brand's social media accounts to gain or buy followers.

While followers are the foundation of social media marketing, strategies should not focus solely on gaining followers to increase reach. They should also be used to convey brand identity and strengthen bonds and relationships of trust with existing customers.

Do not use hashtags

Hashtags are tags that allow users to find content quickly. Using hashtags correctly can improve visibility and user engagement with the brand.

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