Building a Social Media Community: Why Your Audience Isn’t Just a Number

When it comes to social media, we often hear people refer to their followers as their “audience.” But let’s be honest, referring to your social media community as an audience suggests that you are a showman or celebrity. In reality, people aren’t hanging on your every word. Even with a successful social media strategy, they likely won’t see most of your posts. It can feel like you’re shouting into the void. There’s no measurement of how your audience feels about you.

But what if we shift our perspective? What if we stop thinking of our social media presence as a platform to broadcast our message and start thinking of it as a tool to build a community?

Your customers are more special than a number on the spreadsheet of a marketing report. We’re creating for human beings. And when it comes to building a social media community, it’s essential to remember that you’re creating for people.

That’s why it’s so important to shift your mindset when it comes to social media. Your customers are more special than just a number on a spreadsheet of a marketing report. They’re human beings with unique perspectives, desires, and needs. And if you can tap into those things, you’ll be able to build a community of people who are invested in what you have to offer.

But how do you do that? Here are a few tips:

Listen to Your Community

The first step to building a strong social media community is to listen to what your followers are saying. What are their pain points? What do they need help with? What do they love about your brand? What other brands are they using alongside yours? Which influencer accounts do they follow? By paying attention to the conversations that are happening on your social media channels, you’ll be able to get a better sense of who your audience really is and how you can best serve them.

Engage with Your Followers

Once you understand what your followers care about, it’s time to start engaging with them. Respond to their comments and messages, ask them questions, and encourage them to share their own stories and experiences. By fostering a sense of community and connection, you’ll be able to create a space where people feel heard and valued. When there are issues or bad feelings, you respond promptly, repairing tension and creating trust.

Create Content That Speaks to Your Community

Finally, it’s important to create content that resonates with your followers. You won’t be shouting into the void any longer, think about how you can create content that speaks directly to the people who are following you. Instead of blindly following data, you confidently publish what you know your customers will like. Whether it’s through blog posts, videos, or social media posts, make sure that you’re addressing their pain points and providing them with solutions that they can use in their own lives. Or – create something that they’ll find entertaining or calming.

Building a social media community isn’t easy, but it’s definitely worth the effort. By shifting your mindset and focusing on building connections with your followers, you’ll be able to create a loyal community of people who truly care about your brand. And isn’t that what social media is really all about? Using the internet to connect people and enhance community?