Alex Black Digital Marketer • Designer • Cafe Connoisseur @alexblacknz
Alex BlackDigital Marketer • Designer • Cafe Connoisseur
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Top 10 Social Media Tips for Authors
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1. Define your target market
Demographics • Interests • Motivations • Personas
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2. Define your personal brand
Be real • Be consistent • Be you
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3. Choose your networks
Inspiration • Interests • Motivations
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4. Who are your key influencers?Who? • What? • Where? • Why?
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5. Write a planEvents • Reminders • Ideas
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6. Join in!Participate in discussions • Share thoughts & ideas • Show appreciation
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7. Make it part of your routineSchedule time • Stay positive • Don’t give up
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8. Steer clear of the sales pitch
Keep it social • Don’t be cheesy • Remember they are real people
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8. Steer clear of the sales pitch
Keep it social • Don’t be cheesy • Remember they are
9. Reach out to your followers
Mention individuals • Host an AMA • Never ignore
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8. Steer clear of the sales pitch
Keep it social • Don’t be cheesy • Remember they are
10. Learn what worksWhat channels • What content • What time
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