Social Media Posting Schedule – When & What To Post on Social Networks
You’ve probably heard numerous times that making the necessary investments in quality content is critical to getting successful results from using social media. And while that statement is completely true, it’s important to understand that quality content is just one factor in a larger equation. In order to maximize results, it’s also important to take factors like social media posting times into consideration. Since when you post can have a major impact on how well content performs, let’s take a look at some social media publishing guidelines: How Often Should You Post? In order to optimize your social media posting efforts, the first question you need to answer is how often you should post. As with all the topics we’re going to cover in this post, the answer depends on the specific social network. For Facebook and Google Plus, aim for 3 to 10 posts per week. On Twitter, you should publish at least one update a day.
The ideal frequency for LinkedIn is 2 to 5 weekly posts, while Pinterest can be as high as 5 to 10 posts per day. Just as your business isn’t exactly the same as others, not every social media audience has identical preferences. So while the above guidelines and all the others we’re going to cover are very good starting points, be sure to analyze how well content is performing and adjust your efforts accordingly. What Kind of Content Should You Post? One thing to keep in mind about social media sharing is you don’t want to duplicate the exact same content across every account. So if you’re trying to decide which content to post on each, here are some ideas to help you choose the right social media publishing options: Facebook: Quotes, fill in the blank, and true or false questions Twitter: Industry news, blog posts, and YouTube videos LinkedIn: Product updates, recruitment videos, and job postings Pinterest: Product photos, infographics, and tip images Google+: Videos, blog posts, and industry news When Should You Post? The last element in creating a successful strategy is knowing the best time of posting on social media. For Twitter, 12PM and 6PM are the peak times for getting people to click a link you share, while 5PM has the highest number of retweets. On Facebook, 1PM is the best hour for shares, while 3PM is when you can generate the highest number of clicks. In addition to the major social media platforms, email can play a big part in your online marketing. When it comes to using social media for lead generation, getting users to submit their email addresses can work very well. Once you’re ready to send a promotional email to the people on your list, 6AM to 10AM and then 7PM to 10PM are the two best times of the day to reach out. Published by: Nigel Miller VP Sales & Marketing at Send Social Media 1-888-329-4453