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

[SassafrasZines]

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

[beccasblues]

Awesome, marking my calendar now! My favorite social media channel to use and peruse is Instagram, I love the beautiful pictures! I have been striving to present a cohesive look through branding and presentation, I'm wondering if it feels that way to others. I definitely struggle with "meaningful content" and look forward to this part of the discussion. Thanks for all the support and great tips! Here is the link to my Instagram account... www.instagram.com/beccasblues007

[FunkSisterGallery]

Very excited about this. I am embracing my passion and moving forward with getting it out there to a wider audience and really could use some help....thanks for the offering!!! :)

[Former_Member]

Excellent! I need to work out the time to log on (as in the UK) looking forward to it!
Instagram is my favourite too. But I also struggle with meaningful content, I tend to go from jewellery to flowers and back again but with no story. I have started using the Layout app to put them all together in a cohesive look. But not sure I am quite there yet.
This is my account, looking forward to learning more. I LOVE the Etsy labs.
https://instagram.com/fancypantsjewellery/

[Former_Member]

I would love to hear your thoughts on the necessity for posting different content specific to each of the different social media channel. Any suggestions/strategies you have on how to do so without spending all your time on social media would be welcome. Thanks!

[Former_Member]

Sound very interesting for me!! I'm very excited about this! Thank you for the opportunity!

[Exclusive72]

Hello. Thanks for the invitation. I love instagram.
www.instagram.com/knit_for_kids

[Former_Member]

Looking forward to getting some invaluable tips!!

[umeone]

Very interested in learning more. I just feel like I'm all over the place and maybe should be more concentrated on one venue.

[kidgiddy]

Maybe I focus too much on Instagram, but being a visual person and having a love for photography - it's what's most comfortable for me. I struggle with the idea of starting a new vine or periscope acct and spreading myself even thinner. How does a one person company do it all, do you have set schedules or preschedule? (Http://Instagram.com/kidgiddy)

[MartaDalloul]

I'd be very interested in learning more about how to use links to products and shop without scaring followers away. Specifically on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MartaDalloulArt

[Former_Member]

I would love some input on increasing sales through Instagram and Wanelo in particular. Thanks so much. Can't wait to participate.

https://instagram.com/seasidesparrow/

[WhatnotGems]

I am looking forward to the lab. I use Google+, Pinterest,
I tend to neglect Tumbler and Facebook.

[Former_Member]

I was doing well on Facebook, but interest has been slacking lately, and I'm struggling to keep everyone interested. I'm excited to see what I can learn here!

[KUTEKUSTOMKREATIONS]

That would be the best help. Social Media gets intimidating. Not being a pro in this is a disadvantage. Any help in this matter would be truly appreciated

[GingerUpDesigns]

We can't wait to learn more and grow our business!

[JennyLU]

I am interested. Knowledge is power. Social Media is so time consuming for an artist. I have our finger in all the channels but that is about it. Tips help a lot. Thank you!

[BackyardBrand]

I know Facebook is huge, and that posting to my Page there (www.facebook.com/backyardbrand ) is a great way to "brand" to folks who've Liked me. Further, there are many Groups on Facebook that share my brand's interests....

Is there a way BackyardBrand can share its Page posts to those Groups, as BackyardBrand (not as myself, Jim McLean)?

It would be a great branding skill to know how to share fb posts as one's brand (in my case, BackyardBrand).

[Former_Member]

I can't wait! I do wonder though on choosing the right platforms. Also how often as you expected to post on each of these platforms daily? And how much of your personal life is expected or okay to post about? Also should your posts be focused around specific themes for each platform? And should the posts across platforms be the same or different?

Oh... Jeez I have so many questions I can't wait to hear what you have to say.

Cheers

Instagram.com/restyledbyvalerie
Facebook.com/restyledbyvalerie
Pinterest.com/restyledbyval

[PKBrownWoodworking]

This sounds good. I am just starting to venture more into social media. I wont be able to attend this session, but really looking forward to the video. It's vacation time before the mad holiday rush.

[Former_Member]

I really hope I can attend! (I have a 1-year old and my schedule isn't my own.) My questions are very similar to Valerie's (restyledbyvalerie). Should you have specific content for each platform? I wish I could do more product photos via Instagram, but I design digital instant downloads and custom stationery and don't have the means (yet?) to print every thing I design so people can see how it looks in person. I've asked customers to send me pics of my design when they use it at their parties, but that's few and far between. I also started a blog (per what I read on Handmadeology about having another place for potential clients to learn more about the artist) but I don't see traffic from the blog to Etsy. Great topic!! Thanks again!

Instagram.com/preperie_events
Facebook.com/preperie
Pinterest.com/preperie
Blog: www.preperie.com

[CollectionSelection]

I post everything I list onto Twitter and Pinterest, but I've never used Instagram. I'm unable to post to FB b/c my Etsy account wants to link to my personal page. I'm interested in figuring out how to get my account linked to my FB business page, and how to use Instagram. Thx, Etsy. Goooooo team!

[Former_Member]

I've just opened my shops and started on social media (so far only Facebook) and I feel like a baby foal trying to walk. It's kind of overwhelming, because there are just so many places to connect. I'd love to know which social media platforms drive the most amount business before I jump on everyone.

[ShadowfaxDesigns]

Monday September 14th is the Jewish Holiday of Rosh HaShana and I am surprised that anyone at Etsy would schedule this event during such an important date to all Jews. While there will be an archive, that will not be the same as attending live and following the discussion as it happens.
Perhaps someone at Etsy needs to obtain a Jewish calendar so this kind of conflict can be avoided in the future.

[Former_Member]

I find social media difficult to maintain and can be confused about what to post and how often, its a minefield and I know it would be helpful to finally get it right. Twitter : @hebentref and on Tumblr I am Moosecatdesign. My Etsy shop is looking seriously neglected and I don't feel confident about posting business items, instead choosing to post about all sorts of other things. Really looking forward to earning from this link.