Social Media: My #1 Key to Success

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By Mike Scott Head Storyteller at Storyteller Media (@mikescottnow)

Good day all!

We are on to Vlog #3...where has the time gone :)

Today we are talking about Social Media: My #1 Key to Success!

We read a million different blogs that talk about how to be successful using social media and it can be overwhelming.

*A great article to read on Social Media Strategy How to set up a social media strategy for a small business*

So after reading thousands of blogs I sat down and started writing out all the reasons why I feel that I've been successful so far using Social Media in my business. After writing and contemplating, I realized that while there are a lot of different tools there is really only one strategy that my success points back to...

Consistency!

Yes, I know your probably thinking Ive heard that before or I hear your words but what exactly does that mean?

So what I want to do is break down in 2 easy steps how I stay consistent everyday with my message and you can as well.

1. Commit to a certain time everyday that you focus on Social Media

This is one of the biggest opportunities I see when working with clients. Im sure you will agree that there are times where you get lost in Social Media, I always use the example of Youtube...have you ever been watching Youtube surfing through videos and next thing you know its an hour later or sometimes 3 hours later? Don't worry I have had this conversation with hundreds of people and every single one of them has done the same thing.

How can you avoid getting lost Social Media?

• Set a specific time everyday
• Use your timer on your cell phone to ensure you stick to that time
• Have a purpose, why are you on there and specifically what is your goal for that time

At the end of the day if you want to use Social Media to grow your business, product or service you must be laser focused and consistent.

2. Social Media Tool - Buffer.com

​I have talked about Buffer.com before but wanted to review again since it is the #1 tool I use on a daily basis to grow my Social Media presence.

Check out 4 Tools I use Daily That Will Take Your Social Media Marketing Results to The Next Level to see a more in-depth view of Buffer.com

How I use Buffer.com to stay consistent using Social Media.

• Schedule posts and tweets
• Find the best times that your audience is online
• Find popular content that your audience will like with the "Content Inbox" feature

In conclusion, there are million different tools and strategies that you can use to reach your success using Social Media but if you do not stay consistent you will not be taken serious as the authority in your space.

As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to comment below or email me at info@storytellermco.com.

Have a great day!

Mike