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Webinar recording – How to use social media effectively – stop broadcasting and start engaging



About the Webinar

In this webinar, Nicola Barratt, Tech Champion for Social Media, will explain why focusing on engagement instead of referral traffic can be a more effective strategy.

You will learn the benefits of an engagement approach, including:

  • Getting an algorithm boost
  • Developing a relationship with your audiences
  • Enhancing your brand’s reputation
  • Making communication a two-way street
  • Achieving your digital objectives

Resources, links and further information

Download the webinar presentation as a PDF here >

Useful links:

SparkToro article on Zero-Click Content

Hootsuite article on the Facebook algorithm and engagement

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Social media scheduling tools:

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