Working Smarter not Harder
Well uhhh .... sometimes! Here are the 3 things that I have implemented (as in doing it) that I knew would save me time this year.
Let's start out with a couple of blue prints that I needed.
#1 - Time on the internet with social media & posting had to be cut down. Get efficient, get smart.
#2 - I needed to implement (as in doing it) a list of tasks that needed to be completed with a new listing & where it needed to be posted. Instead of reinventing the wheel, I used plain ole' paper in a binder. No need for fancy scheduling programs but an actual list of where links, posts, etc. need to go for super exposure.
Example of post on AR - send to Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn, my WP site if needed.
Testimonials - post on AR, my RE/MAX site, Z, my WP site. It can't be forgotten if it's on the list.
My plain ole' paper sheet also tells me the best times to post for each social media too. No need for drama, just scribble or scratch out something that works better if you need to.
#3 - This is the toughest one. I have investigated ad nauseum scheduling programs for all my social media. I have come up with 2 that helped me out tremendously & hopefully you will benefit too.
Hootsuite - this is the easiest social media posting platform that I've found. It works smoothly, easily, I really like it BUT ...... it has only solved 2/3rds of my problem. The problem is if you have a Google+ account - it does not sync with G+ profiles. If you are not a G+ user or fan then this turns out to be a great program for you. Free version will take up to 3 social media accounts. Give it a test drive & I'm sure you'll be surprised.
Friends+Me - this is the MOTHER LODE for your social media scheduling. Why? This is the only program I've found that will post to your Google+ Profile. The free version is like Hootsuite where you can add 3 social media accounts for free. Any more than that - pay a nominal fee per month.
So with both these programs you add the link of the info you would like to share, add a possible picture if one isn't there & SCHEDULE it for a future time.
EZ Peezy (make the dealer hand sign here).
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