Social Marketing Blog | The Social Brain

Many business owners feel discouraged when someone sees their content but doesn’t immediately enquire.

But this behaviour is completely normal.

Marketing research shows that most people need multiple interactions with a brand before they feel ready to buy.

This idea is often referred to as the touchpoints rule.

What Is a Touchpoint?

A touchpoint is any interaction someone has with your brand.

For example:

• seeing a social media post

• reading a blog article

• watching a video

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Social media is an incredibly powerful marketing tool.

It builds visibility, trust and relationships.

But relying on social media alone to grow your business can be risky.

The most successful businesses combine social media with other marketing systems.

Social Media Creates Awareness

Social media is excellent for helping people discover your business.

Your content introduces your expertise and builds familiarity with your brand.

But awareness is just the first stage of the journey.

C…

LinkedIn has grown rapidly as a platform for small businesses, consultants and service providers.

But many people still feel unsure about what they should actually post there.

Here are some simple content ideas that work well on LinkedIn.

Share Lessons From Your Work

LinkedIn audiences respond well to posts that explain what you’ve learned in your business.

For example:

• lessons from working with clients

• mistakes you’ve learned from

• insights about your industry

These po…

Many businesses feel overwhelmed by social media because they don’t have a clear strategy.

Instead of guessing what to post each week, a simple structure can make content creation much easier.

Here’s a straightforward strategy that works well for small businesses.

Step 1: Choose Three Content Pillars

Content pillars help you stay consistent without running out of ideas.

Most businesses benefit from a mix of:

• educational posts

• behind-the-scenes insights

• personal stories or l…

Many businesses are posting regularly on social media… yet still aren’t seeing enquiries.

If that sounds familiar, it doesn’t mean social media isn’t working.

It usually means something in the strategy needs adjusting.

Let’s look at the most common reasons social media doesn’t convert into clients.

Your Content Is Too Broad

Trying to appeal to everyone often leads to content that resonates with no one.

Your posts should speak directly to the people most likely to become clients.

Specifi…