Social Media ... It's a wide-open space filled with many different companies, each having their own languages, philosophies, and rules of engagement.
How do you stand out?Which platform should you choose?How do you Build Your EDU Brand on these platforms?
In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show, we take a look at one of the most important parts of your EDU Branding ... your Social Media Profiles. Learn through our podcast how to optimize your profiles to find and nurture an audience that is not only receptive to your voice but welcoming of a brand that they will see as an authority in the space.
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Reflections From Our Previous Episode
Episode 4: January Audience Q&A
How To Build A Professional Social Media Profile
Philosophy Behind Your Social Media Profile
Update Once vs Update All The TimeBecome a Problem Solver NOT a Thought LeaderUsernames and URL’sYour real nameYour brand nameWhat does your social media profile biography look like?
The Three “‘P’s” Of Social Media
Professionalism
What have you done and what are you doing?What do you hope to be doing?Are you branding your Social Media Profiles?Same ColorsSame LanguageSame PhotosAre you sticking to your message or are you going off-topic?
Problem Solving
What problem are you trying to solve?How are you trying to solve it?What ways are you helping others solve that problem?How can they find that help?How can they contact you they have questions?
Partnerships
What services or software do you recommend or are using?Who else on Social Media do you collaborate with?
Apps That Help Build Your Social Media Profiles
Canva (iOS and Android)Camera + (iOS)Adobe Spark / Premiere Clip ( iOS or Android)
TeacherCast Tips For Building a Professional Social Media Profile
Have a Professional Profile Photo400x400Works well both as a square and circleEasy to be understood close and far awayBe Social!Use Catchy ImagesKnow your recommended shapes and sizesIdentify your target audience and follow those in your target audienceCreate a voice … Know your voice … Speak your voiceBe HumanSeek real relationshipsHave a team of applications to help youCoScheduleDubbBook Like a Boss
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10 Ways To Improve Your Social Media Profiles15 Tips To Building A Better Social Media PresenceCreating Social Media Profiles4 Easy Ways To Improve Your Social Media Profile26 Apps To Help You With Your Social Media10 Elements of a Successful Social Media Profile
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