Why Influencer Marketing Will Grow for Your Personal Brand in 2018

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When attracting the right audience for your personal brand reputation is everything. A high-level influencer can help spread the word, which can make a big difference for your visibility and sales.

Lately as social media has become more advertising focused it’s becoming a wider trend to connect with people of prominence. Daily conversations and sharing of content can help you get more recommendations from a trusted source.

This method of marketing is growing in popularity as businesses get to save money on advertising, and garner a high rate of return from word of mouth. In this next year your brand should aim to connect with the right influencer for your niche, especially on social media. There are a few ways you can attract the right people to your brand.

How Influencers are Changing Our Marketing

Increased sales are directly related to a trusted brand persona, which is built over time through daily interactions and content. Use these tips to attract the right leaders in your industry:

  • Be focused on who to connect with – Online reviews and conversations on social media impact purchasing decisions. You can improve your chances of being recommended by focusing on a select number influencers, and adding meaningful comments online. The better quality of content that you provide will also attract a high-quality community.
  • Go beyond just one or two social networks – As updates on the major social networks continue brands need to be engaging on other social platforms that they have not been previously active in. This will become more important as far as  reaching out further to people who are mainly using their mobile devices rather than their laptops or computers.
  • Start engaging and interacting in professional social media groups – These niche communities are where your business can start focusing building strong relationships with those who will later regard you as a leader in your industry. Focus on those who are mostly likely to be interested in what you have to offer as in the future they could become your strongest brand advocates.

Forging the right relationships online is becoming more important in today’s online world. Through these connections your brand can build a strong lead base that can be converted into sales. Personal connections are more valuable money, and can help you stand out from the rest.

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Susan Gilbert

Susan Gilbert uses her laser focus knowledge to coach and provide online marketing and social sharing programs for authors, speaker, experts and small businesses. She is the author and publisher of several books including “The Land of I Can,” and “KLOUT SCORE: Social Media Influence, How to Gain Exposure and Increase Your Klout,” Susan combines online marketing with strategic thinking to create successful programs. Working most often with authors and entrepreneurs, she understands promotion at a personal level as a regularly quoted resource in USA Today, Entrepreneur, Inc. Magazine and many more. Follow her Digital Marketing Tips at her blog: SusanGilbert.com

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