We all should use Social Media to promote our website, however doing it effectively with a return on the investment is key. Here are some tips on improving your likes and follows on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Linkedin.

5 Ideas To Get More Followers

 

Be A Good Citizen

It seems obvious but these sites use the word social for a reason. So next time you visit one of these sites don’t just drop a link with your latest offer or post, spend some time interact with people, and you’ll will be build a following of people interested in you.

 

Entertain People

You need to look at your post are they entertaining, would you follow yourself? consider posting some funny image or viral videos once in a while. Sometimes life not all about work.

 

Start A Discussion

Take a subject and start a discussion about your field. Get a few people you know and set a time and talk about your industry or current trending topics, do this regularly at set times and you will gain new followers from it.

 

Get Some Good Karma

Help others who need advice or have questions. Allow new and old clients to talk too you on social media. By doing this you become approachable and not just individual promoting a business.

 

Bonus

I know I said 5 but I couldn’t help it. This is probably the most important,  have an opinion don’t just regurgitate stand out from others. By doing this people can get a understanding of who you are.

About Ian Ogle:
A Web Designer from the Hartlepool in the North East of England part of the team at GIK Media. Currently enjoying working on the latest project. You can find view my profile Here