4 tools you want to know about...
Aug 04, 2021 6:00 pm
There are tools my team and I use each day to make out lives easier, so I wanted to share what we've found!
Flick.Tech- This website is AWESOME for hashtag research. We look for hashtags in the small or medium group, audit them, and then use up to 12 for our posts! You can even hook your account up to see how your content ranks within the hashtags.
Tik-Tok Downloader- When you're repurposing your Tik Tok videos to Reels, you have to remove the watermark! Both iPhones and Androids have different apps, for iPhone you can get Snaptik, I use Tik Tok Downloader. I just saw that Snap Tik is available on desktop and they have an Android app!
Canva- I wasn't going to put this but there are some of you who may not be a user yet. Canva is a MUST for all business owners and anyone in charge of creating pretty things. It's very user-friendly and has a gazillion uses.
Pexels or Unsplash- Although I do not recommend stock images very often, there are times when they are necessary. These 2 websites give you access to royalty-free images taken by photographers and they're all free (though you're welcome to tip them through the site).
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Now that you have some of the best tools, it's time to create some content.
Content ideas for 8/9-8/13
Reels, Reels, and more Reels. Short-form video is a priority on Instagram. While all of these content ideas work wonderfully as still photo content, I highly suggest producing them in short-form video. You can do this! But if you can't, let me know here. I have your back!
Monday 9- Let's brainstorm on camera! It's common to feel like you are running out of excellent video Reel ideas. That's what I'm here for. Today, you will turn on the camera and act out several brainstorming sessions that apply to your biz. Add text bubbles to the video to show insight into what you are brainstorming about. It can be professional or funny. Let the creativity flow here and pick several different and interesting locations to get a ten-second clip at. Outside, downtown, your office, or someplace else that would catch the attention of someone scrolling. Grab a pen and pencil and put on a show!
Tuesday 10- Today's choices are... #SpoilYourDogDay #NationalSmoresDay #NationalLazyDay All three of these hashtags scream excellent video content. Which one are you going to pick? Tell me here, I must know!
Wednesday 11- #SonsAndDaughtersDay Pretty straightforward, and you could even get away with using a photo you already have. Enjoy some time off from content creation today, or get started on a video for tomorrow! If you are not a parent, it's also #PresidentialJokeDay if you want to get involved, it's definitely an interesting hashtag!
Thursday 12- Take 20 minutes today and scroll through your Reel Explore tab located in the bottom center of your Instagram home screen. Search for trending sounds and videos and decide on one you feel like you can recreate and save the music or sound with the save tab. Recreate the Reel and post it. It's ok to post Reels that genuinely have nothing to do with your business every once in a while. Using trending sounds and what other people are doing is a great way to extend your reach on the app, which ultimately means more clients.
Friday 13- Kick off this Friday by committing to a weekly themed video relevant to your e-commerce business. Please put it in your calendar and challenge yourself to make an updated video at least once a week. People love consistency, and posting a short-form video in a format that people begin to recognize adds to your voice and brand authority. This video idea will be different across the board but something along the lines of news updates in your field, one or two at-home freebies for your biz per week, The Friday 5 Tips, and more. If you want to chat more about it, hit me up here!
Good luck and get to creating!
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What do you need to get consistent on your social media? What would it mean for you if you did? Reply back and let me know!
Talk soon!
Jen McKee
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