Okay, so you’ve been working hard on your web content, religiously sharing updates to your social media pages, and keeping everything visually pleasing, accurate, and informative. No matter how hard you try, though, you never seem to see much growth. You might start wondering, is my audience even getting my content?
There are endless techniques and means to grab your audience’s attention. Just like different topics attract different results, different methods of approach draw different people. You know your content needs to have value, remain relevant, and be easy to access in order for your audience to care, but do you know all of the distinct ways you can get their attention in the first place?
If you think that blogs, YouTube videos, and Facebook status updates are the only way to reach your audience, then it’s time to think again.
Here are five ways to get your content to your audience:
1. Email Marketing
Email marketing is often forgotten in the face of new, ever-evolving marketing methods. But if you don’t have regular email correspondence with your client base, then now is the time to consider it! By utilizing your email list and connecting with them regularly, you’ll be in direct contact with your most targeted audience. These are people that already care about your brand and want more information from you. You won’t find this anywhere else. Not to mention, it’s practically free to implement. You don’t have to worry about printing costs, postage fees, or beating algorithms and SEO strategies. Just be sure the emails you’re sending are quality and full of value and be careful not to spam your list.
2. Webinars
Hosting a webinar can sound intimidating, but there are so many benefits that they should definitely be in your repertoire! Not only will they give you and your brand more credibility as you present yourself as an expert in your field, but you’ll be able to reach many different kinds of people—other experts, potential customers, and plenty of like-minded individuals interested in all the same things you are. The more engaging your webinar, the more attention it will grab, the more people you will reach, and the more your brand will grow. Plus, you can re-purpose all of your webinar footage into beneficial web content later!
3. Speaking Events
If you have a fear of public speaking, it might be time to join a toastmasters club, because one of the best ways to get yourself and your brand in front of your target audience is to speak at events and conferences. Start by researching events where your target audience usually attends and then pitch yourself to the conference organizer. Explain your area of expertise, what topic you have in mind to discuss, and how you will add value to their event. Not only will you have the chance to speak in front of tons of potential customers, but you’ll also be able to build a relationship with the organization hosting the event—which won’t hurt your brand awareness.
4. Engage On Social Media
Now, if you’re thinking that you already post on your Facebook page with semi-regularity and so this point doesn’t apply to you, think again. Engaging on social media and posting on social media are two completely different things. Your target market is very likely to already be active on social media, but they might not be active on your business page. That means that you might have to go find them or help them find you! Add social media buttons to your website, add links to your business cards, flyers, and emails, talk to people about your social media and ask them to follow you, respond to comments and reviews, participate in groups, start conversations, ask questions, and more. Don’t expect them to start engaging first. You must take the first step.
5. Network, Network, Network!
Nothing quite influences your brand like meeting new people, talking about what you do, and creating strong, lasting relationships. Go to local chamber of commerce meetings, leave your business card places, invite people to lunch. Don’t be afraid to love what you do, tell people about it, and ask them to tag along!
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Have an awesome day!
Robyn