How to Start Social Media Marketing (4 ESSENTIAL Tips for Beginners)

You know you need to be on social media. YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Some of the most popular sites out there on the web. Even Snapchat, even though Instagram is crushing it, it's still doing really well. They have over a hundred million active users daily. But as a beginner, all of this is overwhelming and complicated. So how do you start? Hey, everyone, I'm Neil Patel, and today I'm gonna share with you how to get started with social media as a beginner.

0:30 How to Start Social Media Marketing Tip #1
The first thing you need to do is pick the right social network. Yes, there's a lot of them. Whether it's Facebook, whether it's LinkedIn, whether it's Twitter, it's up to you on which network you want to be on. You could be on all of them but if you're in all of them you're not gonna spend enough time to make these profiles amazing.

3:30 How to Start Social Media Marketing Tip #2
But now that you have a right one, the second thing you need to do is start creating content. Yes, you're like hey I have no friends, I have no following. It doesn't matter no one's gonna follow if you don't have any content. So start creating content. That starts off with completing your profile.

4:30 How to Start Social Media Marketing Tip #3
Now that you're creating content, the next thing you need to do is build a connection. And you need to build a connection with people, it's a social network. Just because you're on a computer doesn't mean you're not connecting with humans. So make sure you're friending all the people that you know, following them. You're engaging, right you're building connections.

6:00 How to Start Social Media Marketing Tip #4
And the last tip is don't go for follower count. It's all about having valuable connections, personal ones. Because if your first 100 fans or followers aren't that engaged with you, all these social networks have it in their algorithms where they're looking at a percentage.

If you're still confused on how to get started with social media, leave a comment below I'll answer, I'll help you out. If there's anything I can do to help you just let me know. I truly am here to help you succeed. Thank you for watching. Please comment, share, like, and tell other people about this video.

00:00 - Introduction
00:30 Step 1 - Pick The Right Social Network
02:47 Step 2 - Starting Create Content ( Complete Your Profile )
04:34 Step 3 - Building Connection With People ( Engage )
06:03 Step 4 - It's All about Having Valuable Connections
7:03 Bonus Tip - Don't Promote Your Business on Day 1

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[peterlovesjci]

I heard "creating a connection". That one tip will change my game. Thank you Neil for your effort!

[MarketingHarry]

For me, a combination of LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube is the best, but it depends on what kind of business you are running. Great video for beginners, Neil. Still relevant in 2021.

[you_know_its_fahad]

Hi Neal, gosh the way you explained cleared every bit of confusion I had. From understanding which network best suits you to how to create engaging content. I am a believer in the last point especially about creating a relationship with your connections that really provides fruitful results over time.

[greatness]

VERY helpful I'm just starting out with an online brand and a lot of this stuff clicked and resonated and made a lot of sense. Thank you for taking the time to help people like me out who are just starting out. SUPER thankful that there's people like yourself who are willing to share the knowledge and experience. Peace and Blessings!!!!

[jerrydanisa]

This is so dope. Thanks a lot for this Neil. What I learnt is that we need to build a connection with people through engagement and we must start by building trust and friendship first over a period before trying to sell them anything. This so resonates with me and will change how I view the social media space forever. I have learnt that it is not just about being on the social media but being valuable. I am broadcasting this right away. Thanks once again, bro!

[drivendreamskev]

Hi Neil, new to the DM(Digital Marketing) space. Did some digging and your name kept popping up. Now I see why. Very clear, to the point and packed with helpful tips. Just simply wanted to say thank you and keep doing what you do!

[sarahkimrey]

i just started a new digital business, and im doing all kinds of research how to market digital business, so far your videos stands out the most. very well put, simple to follow tips, very helpful. and u are amazingly very knowledgeable on this field topic of SEO. thank you

[wesleighharrison]

Great tips! I am helping my organization get started with their own social media marketing strategy and your tips were super helpful to me because I know nothing about how this works. Thank you!

[vicsocialmediamarketer]

I am currently studying social media marketing, and these tips are very helpful ! Thank you Neil!

[elodiepierre]

Thank you! Very helpful! 👏👏 I spent the past two days watching all your videos 👌

[withmoku]

I agree Neil. Picking the right social media first is important before creating your content.

[CamilleTylerbrand]

Preach it Brother Preach it. Loving your Content

[peterball]

Neil Patel knocks it out of the park again
Thanks:)

[JohnyBuzzkillKidd]

Thanks for this video, I've just come to the realisation that I need to have an online presence and this was step one of a long journey.

[asilynnenterprisesllc]

For an absolute beginner, using acronyms like B2B and B2C can be very frustrating because one has to stop your video and look up these terms. When saying something is for beginners, please consider explaining acronyms and terms before moving on. Thank you. Excellent content!

[just_my_observation]

I am learning as much as I can before getting started making money online. I don't have a business or a social media presence at all. I'm in my 40's, close to retiring from the military. I see all the potential in online advertising, but I know plenty of people fail and a lot of people get scammed buying courses or programs or the courses are quality but they are not followed properly, leading to disappointment, failure and wasted money. I have a steep learning curve to overcome and not a lot of money to waste. Where do I start to give myself the best chance of success in internet marketing?

[growwithpatrice]

Hey Neil. First off, thank you for sharing these tips for beginners. I have taken a great interest in social media marketing and would like to share tips on how to do it the right way, but I am a newbie myself. What advice can you give on how to get started?

[sophiequirionxo]

Thank you Neil for this video! :) I’m starting to slowly understand, one video at a time, how social media marketing works and this one helped alot. I’ll be looking forward to discovering the next videos on your channel. ✨

[Akashdesai]

Hey Neil, I am a freelance Web designer and I have been posting free ads on Instagram and Facebook but not getting much of leads and callbacks from clients. Which social media would you recommend to grow my business and get more leads and projects? Thanks

[himadrichaudhary]

Neil, brother you're doing a good job. Thank you so much, for simplifying stuff. Your video was in reality answering all my questions one by one and in detail. Helped me a lot. Thank you! JSK!