ROCKS DIGITAL  BLOG

Tanya Smith

5 Social Media Productivity Tricks that You MUST Have in Your Bag

Social Media Productivity
niroworld/shutterstock.com

Are you struggling with social media productivity? Daily online marketing tasks overwhelming you so much you can’t tell what to do next, or where to turn your attention to?

Before you bang your head on the wall out of frustration, be assured: there is a solution! Yes, you can generate income by marketing your business on social media, and still have enough time to do what you want.

When Social Media Productivity Delivers Positive Results

No stress … no burnout, and regain your time. Who doesn’t want that!? Just get started by reading and applying these 5 productivity techniques. Read on…

Technique 1 – Put the Assets to Work

Focus on the 3 most important assets: relationship building, list building, and traffic generation. When you break your daily social media marketing tasks into these 3 buckets, your work will be A LOT more manageable, time is saved, and stress is kept down to a minimum.

You will find a lot of marketers doing really well on one of these, but not many on all 3. Only a handful focus well on #1, relationship building. But it’s important to know that creating connection and relationships helps you to dramatically increase your authority, get your offers in front of interested eyeballs, and make more money in the long run.

People are on social media to be… well, social. So remember to keep this in mind and respond to comments, engage in discussions, and welcome new followers.

Technique 2 – Recharge Your Batteries and Inspiration

Step away from work. Work continuously in your social media profiles for no more than 30­–45 minutes. After that, give yourself a break. Otherwise, your creativity and productivity will crash.

Research reveals that taking a quick break, about 15 to 20 minutes, helps you get more done in the long run. Don’t forget to recharge your batteries!

Technique 3 ­– Document, Document, Document!

Take the time to define and document the social media tasks you need to finish and the process needed to get the job done. Create checklists!

By doing so, you avoid having to reinvent the wheel. Oh, and don’t forget to mark your calendars. When we don’t schedule essential tasks (i.e. start launch campaign, vet new LinkedIn followers) we do other things that are not as important for our business (i.e. read our cousin’s latest spat, get sucked into the latest debate on Facebook).

Technique 4 – Do What You Love; Outsource the Rest

Stick with what you are great at. If there are certain parts of social media you’re not enjoying or don’t have time for, outsource it. Find a partner. Get someone to do it for you. You reach your potential ONLY when you are using your time to work on tasks and issues where your talent shines the most.

Ex.: Good at writing? Then focus on creating social media content for your readers. Hire a graphic designer to put together ads because you hate it and have a “bad eye” for visuals!

Yes, this technique requires money. BUT every penny spent on it will be money well spent! You’re freeing up time to do the things you’re best at… and to serve more customers.

Technique 5 – Limit Interruptions

Limit the notifications. Only allow the really important messages to get to your inbox. For instance, make use of the spam filter in Facebook Messenger, or install a chatbot. These will automatically cut down on fake ads and notifications that don’t really bring any value to your business.

Also consider whether or not you want your social media notices to come to your email inbox. Choose one main route by which you will peruse them.

You will be surprised at how much junk and potential distractions you can get rid of by following this simple technique.

Stay in the Game with a Focus on Social Media Productivity

If you’re finding yourself teetering on the edge of burnout because of your activity in social media, use these tips to regain your balance – and your precious time.

I love all these social media tips, but which one speaks to you the most? Share your thoughts below!

 

Tanya Smith

Tanya Smith is among the top rising professionals in social media marketing. A creative content strategist, Tanya coaches service providers to leverage snack-size content for maximum visibility.

More Posts

Download Our SEO Guide

Created in a joint partnership with Advice Local, this guide — What You Need to Know About SEO — provides an introduction to SEO concepts, strategies and best practices for optimizing a website. Complete the form below and get instant access.

    ROCKING DIGITAL SERVICES

    Web Design & Development

    Your website needs to be aesthetically pleasing and functional. We build websites for desktop and mobile that are both.

    LOCAL SEARCH & SEO

    Your website needs to attract search engines and consumers. We are experts in local search and SEO, and can make that happen.

    CONTENT CREATION & MARKETING

    Anybody can write words on a page, but can they write content that integrates SEO best practices and converts? We can.

    PPC & Paid Search

    PPC & Paid Search

    Need more customers? We create paid campaigns to reach your target audience and increase sales.

    Tracking & Optimization

    You need a solid foundation for success online, and our tracking & optimization services get it done.

    Graphic Design Services

    Graphic Design Services

    From logo design to your business card, brochures – and everything in-between for print & web – we can help!

    Here’s What Our Client's Have to Say

    Their Local Business Websites Rock

    ★★★★★
    Rocks Digital knows how to build local business websites that convert prospects to customers. Not only do I recommend them to work on my reputation management client’s websites, but they work on the Reputation Sensei brand, too.
    - Chris Snellgrove

    They Customize Their Solutions

    ★★★★★
    Rocks Digital customizes to meet their client’s needs. We needed our existing website optimized for search. We are now placing for more industry keywords and continue to improve. They consult with our in-house team on content optimization, manage our GMB listing & more.
    - Greta Valenti

    Highly Recommend

    ★★★★★
    Rocks Digital manages not only the Association of Directory Publishers website, but our Trusted Local Directory. From helping us get our event information on the website to producing guides, blogs and new content, they have what it takes.
    - Cindi Aldrich

    Rocks Digital Is the Best Choice

    ★★★★★
    As a long-term client, when it was time to change the primary focus of my real estate business, and my website, I knew Rocks Digital was the way to go. They took my existing website, gave it a complete new look, and still managed to keep my existing content.
    - David Dorum

    Brought My Ideas to Fruition

    ★★★★★
    Rocks Digital came highly recommended. Once I started working with them I knew why. They took my ideas for a beautiful website and brought them to the screen. From the design phase to content creation, each component was thoughtfully considered and addressed.
    - Clay Adams

    Conversions Are on the Rise

    ★★★★★
    Rocks Digital manages two of my websites. They produce our blogs, our service pages and manage our paid search campaigns. Conversions are up and new patients are coming in the door. I highly recommend their digital marketing services.
    - Dr. Thomas Chacko

    Agency Services Are Top Notch

    ★★★★★
    We shifted to Rocks Digital agency services earlier in the year. We are so glad we did. Our website sessions are up, page views are up, and bounce rate is down. Now we can easily see how many form fills we have had at any given time through their real-time reporting.
    - Kristin Schafer

    Their Local Business Websites Rock

    ★★★★★
    Rocks Digital knows how to build local business websites that convert prospects to customers. Not only do I recommend them to work on my reputation management client’s websites, but they work on the Reputation Sensei brand, too.
    - Chris Snellgrove

    They Customize Their Solutions

    ★★★★★
    Rocks Digital customizes to meet their client’s needs. We needed our existing website optimized for search. We are now placing for more industry keywords and continue to improve. They consult with our in-house team on content optimization, manage our GMB listing & more.
    - Greta Valenti

    Highly Recommend

    ★★★★★
    Rocks Digital manages not only the Association of Directory Publishers website, but our Trusted Local Directory. From helping us get our event information on the website to producing guides, blogs and new content, they have what it takes.
    - Cindi Aldrich
    Name
    Email
    Review Title
    Rating
    Review Content

    LATEST BLOG POSTS

    Hire a digital marketing agency.

    Why Hire a Digital Marketing Agency

    Staying ahead of search engine updates and marketing trends is a constant challenge, so it’s no surprise that businesses frequently turn to digital marketing agencies.

    Content writing services.

    How to Select a Content Writing Service

    From increasing local search presence to attracting new customers, businesses need quality content to thrive online. The leading content writing services consistently make life easier

    LOCAL VISIBILITY REPORT

    Is your Google My Business listing helping or hurting you? Is bad data causing consumers and search engines to lose trust in your business? This is information you simply must know.

    To get these answers right now, just enter your business name below to run our FREE
    visibility report.


    Need a facelift
    for your website? More search traffic? Need to blog, but don’t have time?

    Our Digital Services Could Be For You
    Get a Free Local Visibility Report Now