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#4 – Social Media Marketing

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Judi-mae Alderton - Mae Day Marketing

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In today’s digital age, having a strong social media presence and creating engaging content are key to capturing the attention of your audience and driving business growth. Here are ten essential tips to help you succeed:

1️⃣ Know Your Audience:

Understanding your target audience is crucial. Tailor your content to their interests, preferences and pain points to ensure maximum engagement.

2️⃣ Consistency is Key:

Maintain a consistent posting schedule to keep your audience engaged and coming back for more. Whether it’s daily, weekly, or bi-weekly, consistency builds trust and reliability.

3️⃣ Quality Over Quantity:

Focus on creating high-quality content that provides value to your audience. Quality content is more likely to be shared and can help establish your brand as an authority in your industry.

4️⃣ Embrace Visual Content:

Visual content, such as images, videos, and infographics, tends to perform better on social media. Invest in visually appealing content that grabs attention and tells your brand’s story effectively.

5️⃣ Encourage Engagement:

Create opportunities for your audience to engage with your content through likes, comments, shares, and polls. Engagement not only boosts visibility but also fosters a sense of community around your brand.

6️⃣ Tell Compelling Stories:

Storytelling is a powerful tool for connecting with your audience on an emotional level. Use storytelling techniques to humanise your brand and make it more relatable to your audience.

7️⃣ Leverage User-Generated Content:

Encourage your audience to create and share content related to your brand. User-generated content not only helps build trust but also expands your reach to new audiences.

8️⃣ Analyse and Adapt:

Regularly analyse your social media metrics to understand what content resonates most with your audience. Use these insights to refine your content strategy and adapt to changing trends.

9️⃣ Build Relationships:

Focus on building genuine relationships with your audience by responding to comments, messages, and mentions. Engage with your followers to show that you value their input and feedback.

🔟 Stay Up-to-Date:

Keep abreast of the latest trends and updates in social media and content marketing. Experiment with new formats, platforms and strategies to stay ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive edge.

By implementing these tips, you can create compelling content and grow your social media presence effectively. Need personalised guidance?

As always, I’m here to help! 👑

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#3 – Making a Great Website

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Judi-mae Alderton - Mae Day Marketing

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Building a website is more than just an online presence; it’s about creating a digital home for your brand that captivates and engages visitors. Here are some essential tips on creating a user friendly, visually appealing and effective design:

1️⃣ Prioritise User Experience:

Ensure your website is easy to navigate, with clear menus and intuitive design. A positive user experience encourages longer visits, which helps many things.

2️⃣ Optimise for Mobile:

With the majority of users accessing websites on mobile devices these days, ensure your site is fully optimised for various screen sizes.

3️⃣ Fast Loading Times:

Optimise images, use browser caching and streamline code where possible to ensure your website loads quickly. Online users are notoriously impatient and will just move on otherwise.

4️⃣ Clear Call-to-Actions (CTAs):

Guide visitors with clear and strategically placed CTAs such as buttons and contact info. Make it easy for them to get in touch with your or subscribe.

5️⃣ Visually Appealing Design:

Invest in a visually appealing design that reflects your brand identity through colour and design. Consistent branding fosters trust and authority.

6️⃣ Intuitive Navigation:

Implement a logical and straightforward navigation structure. Users should easily find what they’re looking for and never feel frustrated or lost.

7️⃣ Accessible Content:

Ensure your content is easily readable, with clear fonts and proper spacing. Accessibility is key for all users, not just those with specific needs.

8️⃣ Search Engine Optimisation:

Ensure your website is search engine-friendly by implementing on-page SEO strategies. Optimise meta titles, descriptions and headers with relevant keywords. Create a sitemap, use descriptive URLs, and focus on providing quality, keyword-rich content to improve your website’s visibility on search engines.

9️⃣ Interactive Elements:

Consider incorporating interactive elements like video content, sliders, forms or chatbots to engage users and enhance their experience. It will keep them around longer and engage them better with your brand.

🔟 Regular Maintenance:

Schedule regular checks for broken links, outdated content and ensure all features are functioning optimally. Add content regularly to look present and keep it fresh and up to date.

Creating a website is a fun and business savvy way to capture the attention of prospective customers and grow your revenue streams. It’s not just about *having* a website, but also having one that converts visitors into customers.

Need personalised guidance or want to have a website built for you? As always, I’m here to help! 👑

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#2 – Brand Creation

May 23, 2024May 25, 2024 Judi-mae Alderton - Mae Day Marketing

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Building a brand is more than just having a logo; it’s about creating a distinct identity for your new product, service, business or portfolio. Here are the key steps to follow when carrying out effective brand building:

1️⃣ Define Your Brand Identity:

Deeply think about and define your new brand’s values, mission and vision. What sets it apart from the competition? Why should people choose your brand over others? What does it stand for?

2️⃣ Delineate Your Target Audience:

Identify your target audience so that you can tailor your brand to resonate with them in the best way possible. Is there a certain age group, demographic, lifestyle you are aiming at?

3️⃣ Create a Memorable Logo:

Design a logo that reflects your brand identity and is easily recognisable, easily resized and quick to be remembered. Make sure the colours match with the values and vision of your brand so it if representative.

4️⃣ Craft a Compelling Tagline:

Sum up your brand’s essence in a short, memorable tagline which can be used on your content to deliver a secondary message.

5️⃣ Consistent Visual Elements:

When designing any assets or campaign imagery, maintain consistency in colours, fonts, and imagery across all brand materials.

6️⃣ Build an Online Presence:

Establish a strong online presence through a website and social media platforms.

7️⃣ Tell Your Brand Story:

Share the narrative behind your brand, creating an emotional connection with your audience. The more they feel engaged with your brand, the more loyal they will stay to it.

8️⃣ Leverage Influencer Marketing:

If practical, partner with influencers who align with your brand values for a broader reach.

9️⃣ Collect and Showcase Customer Testimonials:

Positive testimonials build trust and credibility for your brand. Collect them – especially in the early days – and share them regularly to add authority to your message.

🔟 Engage Your Audience:

Interact with your audience through social media, responding to comments and messages. Let them feel valued and watch how that translates into customer loyalty over time.

Brand building is an ongoing process that requires dedication and authenticity, as well as creativity. Need personalised guidance? Get in touch 👑

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#1 – Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Judi-mae Alderton - Mae Day Marketing

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Definition: 𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘖𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (𝘚𝘌𝘖) – 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤 (𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘥) 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 / 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴.

1️⃣ Keywords Are Key:

Start by understanding your audience’s search habits. Craft content around relevant keywords and phrases to boost visibility.

2️⃣ Optimise On-Page Elements:

Elevate your pages with compelling, keyword rich titles, meta descriptions and clean URLs. A well-optimised page is more likely to catch the search engine’s eye.

3️⃣ Quality Content Matters:

It’s almost 20 years since Bill Gates uttered the now famous phrase “content is king”, but it’s still true! Provide valuable, engaging content that keeps visitors on your site. Google loves it when users find what they’re looking for.

4️⃣ Responsive Design:

Ensure your website is user-friendly on desktops, tablets and smartphones. Google favours mobile-responsive sites in search rankings.

5️⃣ Build Quality Backlinks:

Foster relationships and earn backlinks from reputable sites. It’s an external vote of confidence for your content.

6️⃣ Page Load Speed:

Users love speed! Optimise images, use browser caching and streamline your code for faster loading times.

7️⃣ Optimise for Local:

If you’re a local business, claim your Google Business Profile listing. Local SEO can significantly impact your visibility in local searches.

8️⃣ Regularly Update Your Content:

Freshness matters. Regularly update and add new content to show search engines that your site is active and relevant.

9️⃣ User Experience is Everything:

A seamless, enjoyable user experience translates to better rankings. Prioritise easy navigation and a clean, intuitive layout.

🔟 Analytics Are Your Friend:

Dive into the data! Use tools like Google Analytics to understand user behaviour and tailor your strategies accordingly.

SEO is a marathon, not a sprint… Take your time, be strategic and watch your online presence flourish!

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