5 Steps For Building A Community That Rallies Around Your Brand

Posted by cegeland under Social Media
From http://socialthreesixty.com 3778 days ago
Made Hot by: steefen on July 21, 2014 1:39 am

A strong community can be one of the greatest assets a brand can have.
Discover why having a strong community is important and the 5 steps you can take to build a community that rallies around your brand

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Written by ebele
3769 days ago

Thanks for the tips. I found no. 3 particularly useful and have an FB page I'll be implementing it on. There are a handful of people who are really supportive, and though I do thank them, I've rarely made it a public thanks on the page, so thanks for that idea.

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Written by ebele
3768 days ago

Oh, it will definitely help, Cegeland. It's a simple idea that makes a lot of sense, and is powerful in its simplicity.

I look forward to trying it out.

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Written by cegeland
3769 days ago

I'm glad that you found the article useful and that the tips will be helpful in helping you build a stronger community. Thanks for reading and the comment.

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Written by 27will
3771 days ago

I am also a fan of #4, act like a human, which can be surprisingly challenging for some people who aren't used to the idea of their marketing messages being interactive as opposed to passive.

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Written by cegeland
3771 days ago

Thank you for the comment. It's funny how hard it is for humans to act like a human in social. Too often it comes off sounding robotic, insincere or like a sales pitch. Acting like a human and interacting like a human can go a long way in helping find a community that supports what you do.

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Written by AngelBiz
3771 days ago

I agree with all the points you made particularly 2, 3 and 5. Any company that can create a strong community around its brand stands to succeed for the long-term. Apple is an excellent example of such company that has die hard fans and a strong community that promotes the brand without the company having to make effort itself.

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Written by cegeland
3771 days ago

Apple is an awesome example of a brand that has built a loyal and rabid fan base. One that I think many businesses wish they could emulate.

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