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Advertising on Social Media: YouTube and Facebook Stats That Might Surprise You



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You should know the statistics on Facebook and YouTube if you are thinking of advertising on social media. YouTube currently has two billion monthly active users, and probably more than Facebook. It is worth noting, however, that Facebook has 68% reach and Instagram only 40%. YouTube alone will make $1.5 billion in ad revenue by 2020. These numbers may shock you, but they will help you improve your ROI.

Shared video content through social media

Social media users love sharing videos. 74% of social users share videos made by brands through their social networks. This statistic can be attributed to the fact that social videos tend to be short. People don't tend to watch videos that last longer than 60 seconds. This is why it is important to consider this when creating social media videos. These are some social media stats which show the effectiveness video content.

Social media marketing for influencers

It is well-known 9/10 social network users follow a brand. It is interesting to note that 66% of Baby Boomers engage with brands on social media, which is an indication that this group is likely to purchase a product from a brand that they follow. It is interesting to note the rise in direct social selling. It's important to keep in mind that consumers want authenticity and ads which don't feel like advertisements. According to research, people are six times more likely (and cheaper) to purchase products from pages with photos of celebrities. While celebrities are also known to influence people, social media users trust the recommendations of fellow users more.


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Advertising on Facebook via social media

Advertisers must pay attention to Facebook's statistics as they grow in number of users daily. Over half of Facebook users originate from outside the US or Canada. This is a sign of Facebook's increasing global relevance. Additionally, Facebook users use mobile as their primary means of interaction, so they should be investing in attractive, mobile-first creativity. What should advertisers look out for when advertising on social media?


Instagram advertising on social media

According to Instagram advertising statistics about 90% of Instagram users have one business profile. Reaching your organic audience should be simple. You can get the most out your advertising strategy by creating relevant content that appeals directly to your audience. Your followers should have a positive experience and want to follow your brand. Social media statistics can be used to help you create a marketing strategy that is relevant to your audience.

Snapchat advertising via social media

To understand Snapchat advertising's effectiveness, you need to see how it integrates UGC with organic content. Stories, which are located in the Discover section, seamlessly blend with organic content. The Discover section is a popular place to browse for users with a greater intention to purchase. Similarly, shoppable product ads, which showcase series of product photos, appear in the Discover section of the app. The ads can be easily skipped by users.


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FAQ

Can I simply post links to other sites content?

Yes! This is link building. Linking to content from another website is a great method to increase your site's traffic. Make sure you only include links from reputable sources.


How much does it cost for a content strategist to be hired?

Plenty of freelancers and agencies are available to provide content creation services at reasonable prices. Some companies may pay more to get the best possible project manager.


What is Content Marketing?

If someone visits your website, it's because they are looking for something particular. Great if they find what they are looking for. If not, they will leave the site and look elsewhere. Content marketing is about creating useful, helpful information that answers queries, solves problems, or provides value. You can use this content across all platforms (social media, email, etc.) So people will always be able to access it.


How many hours per week should I spend on content marketing?

It depends on your situation. You may not need to spend any time at all on content marketing. However, if you want to drive traffic to your site you will likely need to dedicate at least one hour per day.


What are the 7 steps in content marketing?

The seven-step process of content marketing involves:

  1. Identify the problem
  2. Discover what's working today
  3. New ideas are possible
  4. Develop them into strategies
  5. They are worth a try
  6. Measure results
  7. You can continue this process until you find something that works.

This strategy has proven to be effective for both small and large businesses.



Statistics

  • Out of the 1,500 marketers we surveyed for our State of Content Marketing report, 78% who felt their content marketing strategy was exceptionally effective in 2021 had documented their strategy. (semrush.com)
  • According to the Content Marketing Institute, 70% of B2B marketers and 86% of B2C marketers surveyed use content marketing in some form or other. (criteo.com)
  • Forty-seven percent of buyers view 3 to 5 pieces of content before engaging with a sales representative. (mailchimp.com)
  • Content marketing produces 3X more leads per dollar spent. Content marketing costs 62% less than traditional marketing. (criteo.com)
  • To further show the importance of this, 89% of people have stopped doing business with a company because of a poor experience. (neilpatel.com)
  • Companies that use content marketing see approximately 30% higher growth rates than businesses not using it. (mailchimp.com)
  • According to research compiled by Coschedule: Companies that publish 16+ blog posts a month get as much as 3.5x as much traffic as those that publish 0-4 posts a month. (criteo.com)
  • Progress indicators (0–100%) allow each team member to see how attainable each goal is and understand what remains to be accomplished. (semrush.com)



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How To

How can I get started with content-marketing?

Companies can reach potential customers online using content marketing. Through providing relevant information about products or services, you can help potential clients to get in touch with you.

Content marketing builds trust with visitors which results in higher sales conversions and profit.

Create a blog to get you started. Blogs are user-friendly platforms that enable you to post new articles every day.

This allows people to come back often to read what you have written. For example, you can make use of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to share relevant news and information with followers.

YouTube allows you to create videos. These videos are a great way to educate people about the topics that relate to your business.

You can also create infographics with tools such as Canva. Infographics can be used to visually represent data. They are great for explaining complex concepts and making it easier to digest information.

More readers will be attracted to your blog if they are more consistent and frequent.




 

 



Advertising on Social Media: YouTube and Facebook Stats That Might Surprise You