Deadly marketing mistakes to be avoided on Snapchat
A mistake — one of few words that no one likes. Making it causes discomfort and triggers the feeling of guilt resulting from choosing a wrong way. We’re taught to associate blunders with shame. But it’s over. At least when it comes to marketing on Snapchat.
Originally published at snapmytee.com
Nobody is perfect, especially in marketing. However, you could do more to reach this perfect state of mind, final business destination on Snapchat. How? By carefully reading what we prepared for you. These tips will lead you to be a marketing pro on this mobile app.
1. Taking snaps horizontally not vertically
This is a weird but quite ubiquitous mistake, which you may come across this mobile app. However, the Snapchat audience is accustomed to watching your snap from top to bottom. Remember, Snap users consume snaps vertically.
2. Using hashtags and tagging people
Some people forget that Snapchat isn’t Instagram. Thus, some features, which are available on the competition’s platform, don’t work here.
3. Putting URLs on snap
One of drawbacks of this mobile app was the inability to insert URLs into a snap. Fortunately, it has changed after rolling out the Paperclip feature.
4. Snapping without exact aim or plan
Even if Snapchat is quite a spontaneous app, snapping without rhyme or reason is what you should never do.
5. Making too many snaps daily
On average, a Snapchat user spends 30 minutes on the app daily. But it doesn’t mean brands should send snaps as often as possible. Ten to 20 snaps daily are recommended. Above this number, people will start avoiding your profile.
6. Too frequent use of stuff from other social media networks
Snapchat isn’t an Instagram brother nor a Facebook sister. It’s a mobile app and its audience looks forward to receiving an exclusive experience. Let’s care for it. Don’t spam stuff from your camera roll because that’s really lame.
7. Overusing takeovers
Scheduling takeovers is an easy way to fulfill your activity on Snapchat. The devil is in the details, though. It’s really simple to overdo it. Thus, it might be a terrible experience for your users.
8. Focusing too much on product showcasing
Instead of delivering added, unique value or storytelling. Work out a balance, in other words.
9. Paying too much attention to one subject in terms of taking snaps (events’ coverage, corporate life, takeovers)
Don’t be boring.
10. Using only one type of content format (video or photos)
As above.
11. Making a mistake with a Snapchat URL
When you put your Snapchat button, including “snapchat.com/username,” on your website, no one (even if she/he could) will find you on this mobile app. A catch? A wrong URL string. The pattern of Snapchat URL is following: snapchat.com/ADD/username. This is a little difference that makes a big difference.
12. Failing to mention your Snapchat presence on your website
Sending tweets with your snapcode on Twitter isn’t the only way to showcase your appearance on this mobile app. We collected some tips for you here. One of them is caring to promote your snapcode on your site. It really works.
Photo cover source: Matthew Henry
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