5 Ways to Be More Productive On Social Media

How much time do you spend on social media? The real question is how much productive time do you spend on social media? We’ll set the scene: you went on Facebook to find a business number and before you know it you’ve watched 6 videos of singing cats and wasted half an hour. Yikes. Here’s how to use social media to your advantage rather than killing your work time.

1. Stop comparing

The number one way to be more productive on social media is to stop comparing your success to other people. Considering how fabricated and filtered social media can be, it’s bound to leave you feeling a little inadequate. It’s like comparing your bloopers reel to someone else’s feature film. Resist the temptation and focus on your own dreams instead.

Every second that you spend thinking about what somebody else has you’re taking away time that you could be creating something for yourself — Gary Vaynerchuk

2. Answer questions

Got something you want to know more about? Social media is a powerful tool for people to share their knowledge with others and get quick answers. Post a question out onto your social platforms or simply do some searching. You’ll have your answer in no time.

3. Network, network, network!

You have millions of people at your fingertips, use it! Whether you want to connect with industry leaders or people in your local community. Social media gives you the ability to make genuine connections to the benefit of not only your personal life but work life too.

4. Build your business

Reach your customers as they’re scrolling. Whether you’re creating Facebook ads or posting your own content on a business page, you can reach people who are looking for your product or service. Plus, social media is full of tips and tricks for building your business and improving sales.

5. Get inspired

Social media is full of inspiring content, videos and quotes. Take advantage of it. Whether you watch a TED talk from your favourite writer or the snapchat story of your favourite athlete, use social media to find out what your idols are up to. Then start working towards getting on their level!

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