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Which social media software is suitable for marketing?
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Let's look like this.
The best social media platforms is where the audience is.
So, if you are a marketing person for a SaaS platform that is serving a GenZ audience - you should get more in-depth in platforms like Snapchat or TikTok. Or if you are a marketing person for a media company that is serving a C-suite audience, you should understand the power of Linkedin or even Facebook.
So, the best social media software for a marketer is wherever their audience is.
@katairobi Thank God someone answered it the right way!
I absolutely agree you should go where your target audience is already hanging out and meet them there!
I am not sure if I fully understand your question. Social media software as in, you're looking to manage your social media marketing using a software? You should probably look at https://recurpost.com/
It depends on your product and your audience base. I don't think there is one that is only suitable for marketing. LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram..
@jadsanaknaki Should I focus on marketing one software or marketing all software?
@metasomai Data is crucial- analysing your traffic data can help you strategise whether you want to market one software or all software.
I too believe that linkedin is more suitable for B2B. It also offers great options for ads and sales leads tracking and its users are mostly familiarized on B2B products.
Twitter should be a natural first option for B2C it is more direct and has more reach to various generations.
If your product is more tech oriented and focuses on web 3 elements, then Discord is your best bet.
If you are targeting for a younger audience, then TikTok has certainly its appeal and the same is true for instagram.
Just my two cents
Hi Kim,
With two years of experience in marketing, I believe the effectiveness of your strategy depends on the nature of your product.
When it comes to SaaS, I consider YouTube and Twitter to be top choices.
For an E-commerce brand, my recommendation would be Pinterest and Instagram, and sometimes TikTok can also be beneficial.
However, I believe that once you create videos, you can distribute them across various platforms and then analyze which one yields the best results for you. Repurposing content is a fundamental strategy for marketers to boost their traffic!
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I would say there is no right channel for marketing because it depends on the context of your product
I see a lot of founders launch their AI diet meal plan app on ProductHunt...I'm like
'Why would you do that?'
I mean your target audience is not hanging out on product hunt for sure so why are you launching on product hunt to get your customers?
First figure out who your target audience is and list all the places where they might be hanging out. Think:
- groups/forums
- Influencers they follow
- Online websites where they hang out
- social media channels they subscribe to
Then try to study their content and figure out how their messaging is so you can take inspiration from it and then get customers!
Use the platform that your target audience is on. The goal is to reach the right people, go where there attention is. Try not to put all of your eggs in one basket and test all theories. You might be surprised at the ROI you get with n TIkTok, Facebook, and Instagram. It’s harder to target, but with the right filters and messaging, you can make a bigger impact then you think.
Hi Alex,
Short answer: Be where your audience is.
In-depth answer:
The choice of the social media platform for marketing your product will depend on where your audience is, what type of content they prefer and so on.
I have tried to breakdown of some popular social media platforms and their suitability for various scenarios below:
➡ Facebook:
Audience: Widely diverse user base.
Suitable For: B2C and B2B businesses. Useful in building brand awareness and engage with a broad audience.
Strengths: Robust advertising platform, excellent for visual content, and offers detailed audience targeting.
➡ LinkedIn:
Audience: Professionals and businesses.
Suitable For: B2B SaaS products, networking, thought leadership, and lead generation.
Strengths: Effective for building industry authority, sharing industry insights, and connecting with decision-makers.
➡ Twitter/X:
Audience: Varied but there are plenty of use-cases where B2B and B2C companies use it to leverage large its user-base to build brand awareness and make connections.
Suitable For: Businesses focusing on real-time engagement, customer support, and quick information sharing.
Strengths: Excellent for sharing updates, participating in trending conversations, and connecting with a global audience.
➡ Instagram:
Audience: Younger demographic, visually-driven.
Suitable For: SaaS products with strong visual elements, lifestyle branding, and influencer partnerships.
Strengths: Ideal for showcasing product features, behind-the-scenes content, and user-generated content.
➡ Pinterest:
Audience: Predominantly female users interested in lifestyle and visual content.
Suitable For: Products with strong visual appeal, DIY solutions, and creative use cases.
Strengths: Valuable for content discovery, DIY tutorials, and driving traffic to your website.
➡ YouTube:
Audience: Video enthusiasts and learners.
Suitable For: Explainer videos, tutorials, and in-depth product demos.
Strengths: Excellent for storytelling and providing in-depth information.
➡ TikTok:
Audience: Young and highly engaged users.
Suitable For: Brands with creative, short-form video content.
Strengths: Great for trends and viral marketing.
You can even go further and consider platforms like Snapchat and Reddit to target and attract younger, net-savvy audience.
To conclude:
It's essential to conduct audience research, understand your product's unique value proposition, and align your choice of social media platform with your marketing objectives.
Additionally, consider the content format that works best for your product, whether it's visuals, videos, blog posts, or a combination of these. Regularly monitor and adapt your strategy based on performance analytics to maximize your marketing efforts on the chosen platform.
Hope it helps!
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