How to Use Pictures in Social Media Marketing
If you aren’t using images in your social media marketing you need to start…now. Photos are the most common – and most shared – type of content in social media today. In fact, photos accounted for 75% of content posted by Facebook pages worldwide, according to March 2014 research published on eMarketer. In our current state of social media, we tend to glaze over as we scroll. Pictures and images catch our eye, and we are more likely to like, share, retweet, and reblog the content. Not only do photos make your posts more interesting, they serve a purpose, too.
A Tweet Without an Image Is Just a Tweet
More often than not, people feel lost in a sea of tweets. Unless you are a celebrity, large brand, or thought leader, you generally don’t have a million retweets. However, if you include images in your tweets, they are more likely to be seen. Brands are utilizing Twitter more and more, and the ones who are the most creative tend to “win Twitter” the most. A tweet with an image catches the eye before the user scrolls right past and misses the message – preventing you from losing potential business.
Facebook Friends for Life
Facebook is still the number one social media network (with Twitter close on its heels!), and people love to share photos of their kids, their breakfast, and their dogs. The use of pictures on Facebook is the most common type of post and, according to the data, gets the most likes and shares. Links without images are not as an effective type of posts. They tend to get glazed over and scrolled past.Instagram Rules the Roost
When it comes to how to use pictures in social media marketing, Instagram is the number one social media network. Not only can you share photos but Instagram added video sharing last year, making it a slick platform for visually-oriented brands. Selfies abound on Instagram, but savvy companies and public figures are using it in creative ways, ultimately making their brand and products reachable, relatable, and more real.And Then There’s Snapchat…
Snapchat was born as a way for users to share pictures that would quickly disappear. This is essentially what Snapchat does; a photo is taken and edited, and sent to another user. The picture “disappears” after a set amount of time. It sounds like a waste of time for brand, but Snapchat is transforming. Brands are using it more and more, using creative ways to draw customers in. Even if the message disappears quickly, it gets in front of potential customers. The more times a customer sees something from your brand, the more likely they are to seek you out.Images are like the secret sauce of social media, turning your posts from drab to fab faster than you can say “cat video.” If you’re scratching your head wondering how to sprinkle some visual magic into your social media marketing, fear not because it’s the perfect time to level up your game. Follow our expert tips and strategies, and you’ll not only boost your online presence but also become the internet’s next visual superstar, captivating your followers and leaving them saying, “Wow, these pictures are better than my breakfast!
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