25 Sure Ways to Get Extra Mileage from Social Media Posts

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If you’ve been involved in internet marketing for any length of time, you probably have heard the expression, “Content is king.” What you may not know is who coined that expression. Bill Gates! Yep, the founder of Microsoft first mentioned it over 15 years ago in an article he wrote suggesting that content would drive online sales, just as it did for broadcasting.

Boy, was he right!

There’s another important component to content that you need to think about, and that’s creativity. You see, it’s not only important to write useful content for your blog or website that meets the needs of your prospects. In order to get the most mileage out of that content, you need to be creative about how to use it. That means creating a variety of social media posts to promote that content. The more channels on which you can spread your message, the more potential clients you will have for your small business.

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The One Social Media Management Tool Every Busy Entrepreneur Needs

social media mgmt toolI think most of us will agree that social media has a reputation for being a time-suck. For many people, it’s real easy to lose precious minutes out of your day, reading Facebook posts, or pinning images to Pinterest. Those minutes are especially critical if you’re using social media for business. You don’t have time to waste. That’s why it’s critical that you use a social media management tool.

I’ve tried several management tools over the years, but the one I keep coming back to is Hootsuite. It’s easy to use and inexpensive too. You don’t have to pay a thing if you only want to manage 3 social profiles. For example, your Facebook page, Twitter account and LinkedIn profile.

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