How to Start Social Media Marketing (4 ESSENTIAL Tips for Beginners)

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You know you need to be on social media. YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Some of the most popular sites out there on the web. Even Snapchat, even though Instagram is crushing it, it's still doing really well. They have over a hundred million active users daily. But as a beginner, all of this is overwhelming and complicated. So how do you start? Hey, everyone, I'm Neil Patel, and today I'm gonna share with you how to get started with social media as a beginner.

0:30 How to Start Social Media Marketing Tip #1
The first thing you need to do is pick the right social network. Yes, there's a lot of them. Whether it's Facebook, whether it's LinkedIn, whether it's Twitter, it's up to you on which network you want to be on. You could be on all of them but if you're in all of them you're not gonna spend enough time to make these profiles amazing.

3:30 How to Start Social Media Marketing Tip #2
But now that you have a right one, the second thing you need to do is start creating content. Yes, you're like hey I have no friends, I have no following. It doesn't matter no one's gonna follow if you don't have any content. So start creating content. That starts off with completing your profile.

4:30 How to Start Social Media Marketing Tip #3
Now that you're creating content, the next thing you need to do is build a connection. And you need to build a connection with people, it's a social network. Just because you're on a computer doesn't mean you're not connecting with humans. So make sure you're friending all the people that you know, following them. You're engaging, right you're building connections.

6:00 How to Start Social Media Marketing Tip #4
And the last tip is don't go for follower count. It's all about having valuable connections, personal ones. Because if your first 100 fans or followers aren't that engaged with you, all these social networks have it in their algorithms where they're looking at a percentage.

If you're still confused on how to get started with social media, leave a comment below I'll answer, I'll help you out. If there's anything I can do to help you just let me know. I truly am here to help you succeed. Thank you for watching. Please comment, share, like, and tell other people about this video.

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Ayush - - September 18, 2018 Reply

*Hey Neil,*

I am 15 y/o, I’m working on a Web design firm. I was looking to create content on YouTube but considering my voice as a kid
would you advice me to do YT ?{and I can’t afford someone for voice-over because of limited budget}
If Not, then
*_What other social media type should i use instead of YouTube?_*

    Deanna Henry - November 25, 2018 Reply

    Were you from I wanna help you with this I’m 14

    Rudra Prasad - February 21, 2019 Reply

    hay i just started with my new YouTube channel a little support would be great. love from INDIA

    Tech wala Tohi - April 15, 2019 Reply

    Ayush you can start with IGTV…there you can post 2-3 min videos on a regular basis

    TheMaskedNoobie - June 15, 2019 Reply

    What web design bro

Ambesh Tiwari - September 18, 2018 Reply

I’m a big fan of yours! Like it if you are!

    Neil Patel - September 18, 2018 Reply

    Thanks!

Hot Clasher -COC - September 18, 2018 Reply

That’s most helpful for me!
Thanks so much

Love you from india

    Neil Patel - September 19, 2018 Reply

    You’re welcome!

Baldeep Birak - September 18, 2018 Reply

Neil on linked in should you post to your feed after posting to your company page?

Also how often should I add to my company page? Daily, weekly? Thanks.

    Neil Patel - September 19, 2018 Reply

    Test. See what works for your particular audience. Once a day is not considered a lot. I wouldn’t do more than that but you can see if daily works better than weekly.

Anmol Raj - September 20, 2018 Reply

I work in magazine publishing company which social media is better for me? & How?

Samah Jarrah - September 20, 2018 Reply

thanks for this video, I wanna ask what the best social media marketing for essay writing services ” masters and PhD ” ?
ps. I have a website.

and girl’s fashion ” new accessories design” for brides?

would tell us more about social media tools to help us for work smarter?

thanks alot.

LickMyDorrito - September 20, 2018 Reply

Neil Patel is the GOAT dont @ me

    Rudra Prasad - February 21, 2019 Reply

    hay i just started with my new YouTube channel a little support would be great. love from INDIA

Tabish Bashir - September 20, 2018 Reply

I’ve started an anime blog. Which social media would you recommend? Thanks.

    Rudra Prasad - February 21, 2019 Reply

    hay i just started with my new YouTube channel a little support would be great. love from INDIA

    LOVE LOST - April 22, 2019 Reply

    Thanks
    For
    Helping

Mia Alja - September 20, 2018 Reply

Hi Neil! Which social platform works best for immigration consulting (b2c) where my leads need to fit a specific demographic. For instance, ages 18-35, either highly educated( Master) or looking into pursuing an education in Canada. Much appreciated, thanks!

    Anuj Purwar - June 9, 2019 Reply

    LinkedIn

MITAL KANSARA - November 25, 2018 Reply

Hi Neil, I am from Gujarat..
Hope to see you around..
Well I am a Guitar Instructor and a Vocal Coach as well..
So how can ‘Neil Knowledge’ can light some tips to grow this business.

    Neil Patel - November 26, 2018 Reply

    You can learn how to market your blog/brand with the advice I share here on the channel 🙂

STYLE HUT - December 8, 2018 Reply

Thank you so much for this amazing tips my business is to sell man’s cloth.
and i also have a youtube channel name STYLE HUT and on my channel, I teach man about fashion, grooming and fitness types of thing.
and I also talk about my product on my video.
so what’s your suggestion about my concept.

Robert Fenn - March 27, 2019 Reply

Hey Neil, Thanks for this very insightful and specific pointer to social media. I am in real estate help me out here please!

    Neil Patel - March 27, 2019 Reply

    You are very welcome!

Kerpal 99 - April 2, 2019 Reply

My Instgram is tbayboss, social media can help prove many aspects of ones life

    Kerpal 99 - April 3, 2019 Reply

    As a digital diary

Mukesh Jha - April 16, 2019 Reply

Hey Neil,

Thanks for your valuable information on Social media Topics. I love the way you explain.

    Neil Patel - April 16, 2019 Reply

    You’re very welcome!

Tech Mohol - July 2, 2019 Reply

Can you please make an video about how to do fiverr gig marketing perfectly on social media?
Thanks – Sahin

    Neil Patel - July 2, 2019 Reply

    I appreciate the suggestion!

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