{"id":33842,"date":"2021-06-28T14:55:46","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T06:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/?p=33801"},"modified":"2024-07-09T18:46:00","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T10:46:00","slug":"right-social-media-platforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/right-social-media-platforms\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Social Media Platforms for Your Small Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ahh, the olden days of social media advertising, where Facebook reigned supreme and there weren\u2019t too many other options.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fast forward to today, and the number of platforms vying for your customers\u2019 attention\u2014and your ad dollars\u00ad\u2014is staggering. How do you know where to advertise and what will give you the best bang for your buck?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">6 Tips to Identify the Right Social Media Platform<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Find out who and where your audience is<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Find-out-who-and-where-your-audience-is_.png\" alt=\"Learn why profiling your target customers is important\" width=\"728\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Find-out-who-and-where-your-audience-is_.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Find-out-who-and-where-your-audience-is_-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Find-out-who-and-where-your-audience-is_-400x201.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This seems obvious, but it\u2019s surprising how often\u00a0we skip\u00a0this step. If you\u2019re a B2B business, for example, it probably makes more sense to spend on LinkedIn, where you can target decision-makers and nurture leads, rather than Facebook.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Profile your target customer to understand their demographics:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Age<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Income<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gender<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Interests<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These factors\u00a0can help you narrow down\u00a0where your audience virtually \u201changs out,\u201d so you can invest on\u00a0the\u00a0exact\u00a0platforms\u00a0they\u2019re using.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">READ:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/social-media-strategies\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">8 Effective Strategies to Increase Your Small Business\u2019 Social Media Audience<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Determine how much time and money you have<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33846\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Determine-how-much-time-and-money-you-have.png\" alt=\"Understand why it's essential to be realistic in deciding where to invest your money on online.\" width=\"728\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Determine-how-much-time-and-money-you-have.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Determine-how-much-time-and-money-you-have-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Determine-how-much-time-and-money-you-have-400x201.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every small business owner likely wishes they had more of both, but it\u2019s crucial to be realistic about how much you can invest in social media.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid spreading yourself too thin.\u00a0Choosing one platform\u00a0to create\u00a0a\u00a0solid\u00a0following and\u00a0do\u00a0targeted advertising is a smarter option than trying to be on as many as possible.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">See what the competition is doing<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/See-what-the-competition-is-doing_.png\" alt=\"Get to know why you should also check what your competitors are doing.\" width=\"728\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/See-what-the-competition-is-doing_.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/See-what-the-competition-is-doing_-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/See-what-the-competition-is-doing_-400x201.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s always a good idea to\u00a0check\u00a0out what\u00a0the competition is\u00a0doing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">See\u00a0which\u00a0channels\u00a0business\u00a0owners\u00a0often use, what types of posts seem to get high engagement, and how frequently they\u2019re\u00a0posting.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This gives\u00a0you a starting point\u00a0at\u00a0where you should be\u00a0focusing your marketing efforts on\u00a0and\u00a0what\u00a0tactics\u00a0work\u00a0to grow your community.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Choose platforms that align with\u00a0your\u00a0business goals<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33848\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Choose-platforms-that-align-with-your-business-goals_.png\" alt=\"Know why you should always go back to your goals while selecting your ideal platform.\" width=\"728\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Choose-platforms-that-align-with-your-business-goals_.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Choose-platforms-that-align-with-your-business-goals_-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Choose-platforms-that-align-with-your-business-goals_-400x201.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s best to tie your\u00a0social media strategy\u00a0to a measurable business goal.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Building out your social media presence can help with things like increasing sales, improving customer experience,\u00a0growing\u00a0your sales pipeline, or increasing brand awareness.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Without clearly defined goals, you&#8217;ll\u00a0struggle to show ROI on the\u00a0resources you\u00a0spent on social media. Having goals will also make it clear\u00a0whether\u00a0a platform is performing well\u00a0or\u00a0it\u2019s time to back out and shift your focus elsewhere.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Offer a consistent experience<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33849\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Offer-a-consistent-experience_.png\" alt=\"Learn how consistency can impact customer experience.\" width=\"728\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Offer-a-consistent-experience_.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Offer-a-consistent-experience_-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Offer-a-consistent-experience_-400x201.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your social media platforms are an extension of your business. Though what you\u2019re doing on each platform will vary, all your channels should have a similar look and feel.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If there\u2019s more than one person involved in managing the sites, it\u2019s worthwhile having a social media guide they can refer to, where you can outline things like tone of voice, types of imagery that are on-brand, and more, so that no matter where a customer reaches you, the overall experience is seamless.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RECOMMENDED:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/steps-build-personal-brand-social-media\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">10 Steps to Build a Strong Personal Brand on\u00a0Social Media<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Don\u2019t sleep on email\u00a0and\u00a0website\u00a0marketing<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dont-sleep-on-email-and-website-marketing_.png\" alt=\"Learn how it's important to invest on email and website marketing too.\" width=\"728\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dont-sleep-on-email-and-website-marketing_.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dont-sleep-on-email-and-website-marketing_-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dont-sleep-on-email-and-website-marketing_-400x201.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Think of your social media as bonus content. If your website and email list aren\u2019t up to scratch, focus your energy there first!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It doesn\u2019t matter how gorgeous your Instagram content is or how many YouTube subscribers you have if your website is difficult to navigate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While social media can be powerful, remember that it\u2019s not an owned platform. Changes in algorithms,\u00a0user drop-offs, and expensive ad spends are all things that you have no control over.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the flip side, once you have an email address, you own that relationship and can market directly to prospects and customers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When in doubt,\u00a0prioritise\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/tips-for-growing-email-list\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">building out your email list<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and those campaigns over social media. 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