With Christmas just around the corner I thought I would share with you some time saving tips that will come in handy over the Christmas period.
1. Schedule Your Posts Ahead
If you manage more than one social media platform, I would highly recommend planning and scheduling some posts ahead. Don’t leave your social media to the last minute over the holidays because inevitably it won’t happen and you’ll lose engagement with your followers. Don’t waste all that hard work you’ve been putting in throughout the year.
2. Download Hootsuite
If you don’t already use a dashboard management system for your social media, I would recommend Hootsuite. There are many others out there, but over the years I have tried a few and Hootsuite is my pick. You can schedule to Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram and Google+. There is also an app that you can download for you phone or tablet. You can create posts and schedule straight from your phone.
3. Use The Notes App To Store Your Hashtags
Source the most popular hashtags for your industry and keep a note in there. This will save you time especially if you manage more than one Instagram account. Just open the Notes, find the appropriate hashtag group, highlight, cut and paste into your post. Done!
4. Use Instagram Stories
If you haven’t already started using Instagram Stories, the Christmas holidays would be a perfect time to get started and have a play. Click the plus symbol in the top left corner of your Instagram home page and start telling your story!
5. Download The App Over
Yes, there are hundreds of photo editing apps available and I have tried many of them, but I always return to Over. It’s very easy to use and offers some fantastic options for overlays and graphics. Using this app you can create your own quote images to say Merry Christmas or Happy New Year!
Do you have anything else you think I’ve missed? Share it in the comments below! In the meantime, stay engaged, be present and have fun!
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