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The Secret to Product Content Success on Instagram!

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The Secret to Product Content Success on Instagram!

Attention, Instagram creators!

Let’s tackle a common issue that keeps popping up during our content audits:

STOP TALKING ABOUT YOURSELF

When crafting content to respond to search intent, your FIRST priority should be to answer the query.

THEN, if it aligns, you can promote your unique offerings.

Clients often wonder why their content isn’t being pushed on social media, but the truth is, they’re ignoring what users actually want in their quest to showcase their own products or services as the ultimate “answer.”

If you want to capture social media traffic, paying attention to the search intent behind the people who consume your product/service/content is crucial.

Unless your brand name is explicitly mentioned, assume that your solution is NOT the primary intent.

But don’t worry; we’re here to help you rethink your content process!

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1️⃣ Identify the correct query.

Perform thorough keyword research to ensure you’re targeting a query where your content can genuinely rank.

Hint: Your target keywords should naturally lead to presenting your brand as a valuable solution.

2️⃣ Use the SERP to determine search intent.

Leverage the power of Google!

Search for your keyword and analyze the results page to understand what users genuinely seek.

3️⃣ Develop content to meet search intent.

This step involves everything from creating your content brief to the editing process.

The emphasis should be on producing valuable and engaging content that answers the questions you’ve seen on Google!

Consider adding media, tables, or personal stories to enhance user experience and fulfill their needs.

4️⃣ Position your brand as the solution or call to action.

“We’ve got a thingamabob for that!”

After completing the previous steps, you should highlight your brand as the solution, aka talking about yourself.

Remember, this should come naturally if you’ve strategically chosen your topics. ✅✅✅

While it’s important to showcase your brand when your name is mentioned in a query or when creating documentation, a cohesive SEO content strategy should encompass branded queries and industry-specific topics beyond self-promotion.

So, let’s shift our focus and start our content journey by offering value and sharing valuable information.

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7 Tips On Becoming A Recognized Influencer

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One of the best ways to grow your brand and your business is by becoming a recognized influencer in your industry and on social media.

How do people react when they see your name and/or your logo? Do they immediately know who you are? Know what you do and the experience you have?

Being a recognized influencer carries a lot of responsibilities. You have to maintain a consistence presence and have the ability to solve problems your followers may have.

In today’s post, I am going to give you 7 tips on becoming a recognized influencer. Keep in mind that it will not happen overnight, but if you follow these tips, you will gain more followers and be recognized as a “go to” authority.

Becoming A Recognized Influencer Tip #1: Make Sure You Are In A Niche You Have Extreme Passion For

I see it time and time again… People see others doing well in niche areas and they assume if they “jump in” to that niche, they will become popular too. It could be like me seeing many doing great in cosmetics and trying to blog and post socially about the next huge thing in anti-aging cream.

I have no passion for that subject!

Cosmetics are a great thing and I know many who use them. That does not make me an authority figure and people would immediately see I have no desire to blog about such things.

Entrepreneurship is my passion!

And because I have a deep love for teaching entrepreneurship, those who want to become entrepreneurs follow Eric Tippetts.

Know your passion and let it guide you.

Becoming A Recognized Influencer Tip #2: Be Different Than The Others

It is called “bringing something new to the table.”

Elon Musk was interviewed about the reasoning people use in their social and blog posting:

  • Analogy – This is when people look at what has worked before and only use those methods. That is why you see similar blog posts saying the same things in different ways.
  • First Principles – Instead of just basing off past success or failure, this person looks at goals and objectives and bases their decisions only on those.

My opinion is, we should use both approaches. While we should examine what has worked (and hasn’t) in the past, we should always bring something new and different in that makes our followers think.

You just want to be a little different from the rest.

Becoming A Recognized Influencer Tip #3: Tell Your Story

When people come to read posts at erictippetts.com, they are not coming to hear stories about other entrepreneurs.

Sure, you can slip one in here and there, but the majority of stories need to be about you.

  • How did you get to where you are?
  • Who supported you along the way?
  • What tools did you use?
  • What successes did you have?
  • Failures?

Tell your story like I did in my book To The Top! – Yea, I had to plug it here!

Becoming A Recognized Influencer Tip #4: Use A Primary Channel

This is another ultra-important tip. So many people spread their influence thin by trying to be active on too many channels…

  • Facebook
  • Reddit
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • SnapChat
  • Linkedin
  • Pinterest
  • On and On…

Find one you are comfortable with and focus on that channel. Build a huge following there and you can add some secondary channels. But never “let down” your audience on your primary channel.

Becoming A Recognized Influencer Tip #5: Know Your Followers Deeply

Get to know your followers…

  • Ask them questions.
  • Send them congrats on achievements.
  • Give personal birthday and holiday messages.
  • Etc…

Build relationships and you will be amazed as your reach grows deeper and wider.

Becoming A Recognized Influencer Tip #6: Be Authentic

While we all probably have super heroes we love, you need to be real and not try to be the “perfect” super hero.

Be authentic!

Do not just answer a question with a possible answer that may not be right. Tell the person you are not sure. Be real and your followers will be real with you.

Becoming A Recognized Influencer Tip #7: Pay Attention To Trends In Your Industry

Google Trends can be quite helpful for influencers. This will allow you to post early on a trending subject that will most likely be useful to your audience.

Conclusion

I know that if you follow these tips, you can become a leading authority… A recognized influencer and your name and brand will be noticed and known.

What are your thoughts?

Do you have any questions?

Just post them below and remember… You are on a climb

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