✦ Live Video — September 14 @ 11:30 a.m. ET: How to Ace Social Media

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Subject: How to Ace Social Media
When: Monday, September 14 at 11:30 a.m. ET
Where: http://etsy.me/labs914
Who: Seller Education and YOU!
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Marketing your business on social media can be intimidating. Maybe you’re not sure how often to post or what kind of content is appropriate to share. But a strong presence on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram is a great way to connect with your target market as well as build relationships with trendsetters and potential collaborators. Join us on September 14 at 11:30 a.m. US ET in the Online Labs ( http://etsy.me/labs914), where we’ll discuss how to create a compelling social media presence. We’ll talk about choosing the right platforms, engaging your audience, and staying true to your values.

PARTICIPATE:
What’s your top question about using social media to grow your business? Share your question in the thread below and a link to one of your social media accounts. In addition to highlighting and answering your questions throughout the live event, we’ll call out shops from this thread that are doing an amazing job with social media. Ask for advice via Twitter using the hashtag #EtsySuccessChat now or during the live stream. We’ll be answering your questions when the session airs.

REMEMBER:
There are no sign-ups or automatic reminders for this session, so be sure to mark your calendar. If you are unable to attend, we will be posting a link to the archived version of the video in this thread after it has aired. Please note that if you would like to participate in the live chat, it will be available only during the stream.

DISCLAIMER:
This is a non-promotional team. This is not an open invitation to promote your shop or social media channel in this thread. If you are unsure of what you can post in the Etsy Success team, please review our guidelines: http://etsy.me/1Osc7iC

[HandbagsbyArlette]

Looking forward to learning more and getting valuable tips on how to take my business to the next level! Thank you for the opportunity!

[magnacartafineart]

so what's the big surprise mentioned at the end of the Etsy Lab that we're supposed to be checking out in Success Team?

where do we find it?

thanks!

[SassafrasZines · Accepted solution]

Hi friends,

Thanks to everyone who attended and participated in the lab today! Loved getting the chance to chat with you guys and answer your thoughtful questions.

Here's a link to the "What's Your Social Media Personality Type?" quiz that we discussed: http://etsy.me/1Y4a0WY

For more tips, check out our "Social Media Tips From an Etsy Expert" article: http://etsy.me/1NzuwLO

During today's video, we mentioned a little surprise. We'll be selecting an Online Labs Emcee for each session, who will continue the conversation of that day's lab here in the Success Team. Our first Emcee is Sandi from Special Indulgence! She started a thread sharing her top takeaway from today's lab here: http://etsy.me/1Lua6h4. Hop over there to chat about what you learned today and ask any of your lingering questions.

Thanks to all of you for posting links to your awesome social media accounts! We had such a great time looking through them. Here are a few that we particularly enjoyed:

SparklyTwig, whose Instagram is packed with stellar photography and cute behind-the-scenes shots: https://instagram.com/sparklytwig/

Havok Designs, whose Instagram and Twitter we chatted about today for their consistency, distinct style, and charming tone: https://twitter.com/HavokDesigns and https://instagram.com/havokdesigns/

SeasideSparrow, who we called out in today's lab for their customer appreciation, unique packaging, and cohesive aesthetic: https://instagram.com/seasidesparrow/

Design Reward Fashions, who rules at creating boards that appeal to her target market while mixing in her personal interests: https://www.pinterest.com/DesignRewindFas/

Liz Langley, who gives her audience a fun look into her life as a mom while drawing attention to her colorful artwork: https://instagram.com/lizlangley/

Restyled By Val, who crafts beautiful thematic Pinterest boards to show her personal taste: https://www.pinterest.com/restyledbyval/

Lex and Los, who we mentioned in the lab for their bright aesthetic and excellent weaving process photo: https://instagram.com/lexandlos/

Give Me Your Photo, who brings cohesion to their Instagram with a bit of nature in each photo. They also show lovely glimpses into their workspace!: https://instagram.com/givemeyourphoto_/

Marta Dalloul Art, whose Facebook page is chock-full of neat videos showing her watercolor painting process: https://www.facebook.com/MartaDalloulArt

HennySeashell, who shows off great behind-the-scenes photos of her equipment, workshops she's completed, and her packaging: https://instagram.com/hennyaugustien

Paper Bandit Press, who give their followers a peek at their process with videos of their letterpress printing process: https://instagram.com/paperbanditpress/

K.R. Sexton Art, who lets her personality shine through her hilarious tweets: https://twitter.com/krsextonart

KatieDid Productions, who does a great job of promoting other small businesses, reposting photos of her customers wearing her items, and celebrating her successes: https://instagram.com/katiedidproductions/

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Thanks again to everyone who submitted their accounts and who attended the lab! If you were unable to make it to the live session, here's a link to the archived video: http://etsy.me/archive091415

[ThePlace4Candles]

Our focus has been Facebook and Pinterest for posting and promoting. From reading comments and listening in today it sounds like Instragram and Twitter is the place to be. Pinterest has been good for us and we will continue on however now I am looking into at least one more social media sight. Early in the discussion you mentioned starting small and focusing on one platform so I am really anxious to see the "what's your social media type" quiz. I am completely Twitter illiterate for now so hopefully I can find the link elsewhere.

.https://www.pinterest.com/theplace4/

[Former_Member]

This was a great webinar. Fantastic ideas on posting meaningful content, not just posting pics of your product and bring more of your personality to your posts.

Definitely need to revisit my FB, Twitter, Pinterest & Instagram and make some updates.

Thanks!!!

[SheLovesWhimsy]

What is the surprise? The quiz?

Also, what are the programs for social media scheduling that were hinted at? I'd love to have a list. Thanks.

[ShopDeatsGifts]

I'm finally watching this video (I know, I'm way late!) and had a question regarding instagram. I've had a few folks tag me in instagram along with my product. So, those photos show up in my profile, but not my feed. Is it okay to regram (or share) those posts?

I'm a little torn on this as I think it's okay since they tagged me in their photo. But, I'm not sure if it's "kosher" to do so.