Most people do NOT like being “sold” on social media. People network to engage with others. So the main challenge for any business is how to sell using social media without looking pushy. Here are five ways to sell without looking like you are selling:

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Create Engaging Content

Often called “native marketing,” engaging your customer by providing useful and entertaining content is an important way to sell your product or service. Rather than doing a “hard sell” in which you overtly tell your audience about your business, you share photos, videos, or blog posts that demonstrate the value of your product or service.

Understand Your Target Customer

By engaging with your customer through worthwhile content, you keep their attention. Understanding who your customer is and what is important to them is essential for this type of engagement. For example, if your target customers are moms, you might want to emphasize balancing work and home life. Show them how your own service or product can help them achieve their goals by providing tips and strategies to help them in their own lives.

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Create Shareable Content

Engaging content that people will share is very important to selling without looking pushy on social media. Customers on the Internet are more likely to make a purchase based on the recommendation from a friend. One of the main ways that make such recommendation is through sharing content on social media.

Create Engaging Videos

Entertaining videos are the most viewed and shared content on social media. Creating engaging videos are a great way to sell without seeming like you are selling. For example, you might create a series of 15 second Vine videos that you can combine into a YouTube video that feature your product or service in an interesting, humorous and informative way.

Develop Brand Loyalty

Developing brand loyalty and trust is a consequence of engaging content. You want people to have positive associations with your brand and look forward to networking with you on social media. If you provide this kind of content, you will be able to market your products or services without looking pushy.

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