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3) Social Media Graphics: Promoting Site Content

SoulfullyAButterfly January 24th, 2021

Graphics can be created to support as well as summarize site content on social media platforms that link back to the original content through shares links alongside them. For example, we can create graphics to present our optimized Question and Answer Page or a summary of an expert article.

Through this discussion, we will discuss the process of designing graphics, using image captions and hashtags, as well as posting best practices

(i) Designing Graphics:

To aid the graphic designing process, you can consider using sites that allow you to not only create your own graphics but provide a wide range of templates that you can edit.

Some tips to consider include:

  • Know which design size you require beforehand - this may vary based on the social media platform. For example, Instagram offers a maximum resolution of 1080 x 1080 px.

  • Use only 2 font designs to avoid going overboard.

  • Use contrasting fonts or different text sizes to grab attention and to ensure the main message is conveyed.

  • Less is sometimes more: if your design does not require extra backgrounds, images, or design layers, consider going with white space as that helps avoid your content being avoided due to noise.

  • Use icons to help graphically summarize your content.

  • Consider combining consistency with creativity: ask yourself what your major content can creatively look like as consistency is a core principle of content creation. Consistency also applies to your design (font, colors, etc). For example, an analysis of 7 Cups Instagram can help identify that most of the posts are quotes, affirmations, etc. Note that more foundational blocks can always be introduced into the flow with time.

  • Consider adding your logo or site information on your graphic to help strengthen your brand.

  • Think of ways to stand out: Research and observe current trends, international events, and other possible content inspirations, but don’t be afraid to think outside the box to trial new creative ideas. For example, 7 Cups hosted a very successful and engaging Mental Health Trick or Treat

Sites that have free editable templates include:

(ii) Image Captions and Hashtags

  • Remember that your image caption not only represents the content you are posting about but the brand you represent.

  • Consider the length of your caption based on your social media platform. For instance, Twitter limits characters, Instagram can be used for a medium length caption, while Facebook could host longer article-style captions too!

  • Some ideas of captions include: summarizing the content, mentioning the main motto of the post, etc.

  • Add emojis to connect with your audience.

  • Don’t forget to ensure readability by breaking up your longer captions with headings or spaces.

  • Questions help engage the audience: never forget to look for opportunities for reflection such as one-word answers to yes/no questions, or other quick icebreakers such as what everyone plans to do at the weekend.

  • A call to action is important to ensure further practical engagement. You can remind users about more details about supporting content present in the link in your bio or directly share your relevant link (depending on the social media platform)

  • Structure your caption with important information at the beginning, followed by any additional information of interest (such as goals, facts), questions for engagement, call to action, etc - you can style your structure based on your content type.

  • Include relevant hashtags and consider using mentions and tagging other users. Researching relevant hashtags involves keeping an eye on the hashtags used by influencers and leading figures and profiles within the industry, looking for trends and patterns, finding related hashtags just like related keywords, as well as trialing different groups of hashtags for certain content types. Last but not least, your brand can aim to start a new hashtag of its own as well! Some websites have tools that can help you target and research hashtags - some examples are included in this external link.

(iii) Posting Time

Many people often wonder when to post their content, and this curiosity is definitely important because posting time does influence engagement and value of the content posted - however, there are no correct rules of guidance.

Rather, posting times should be based on insights on when your audience is most likely to be active - most social media platforms offer these insights for business or creator accounts, alongside insights in regards to other engagement factors.

One excellent feature to utilize to ensure posting time, as well as a smooth flow of content, is to plan content in advance and schedule posts - scheduling is possible through the Twitter platform as well as the Facebook Business Suite for both Instagram and Facebook

Activity

Using your answer to the question in Discussion 2’s activity, create a social media graphic presenting the content and share your graphic as a reply to this post. Creativity is welcome for this task, and you can create any form of content. Feel welcome to use the 7 Cups social media content for inspiration if needed. Reply to at least one student’s graphic as well.

Tip: You can discuss ideas or ask for help in the student discussion and support thread!

Not sure how to add images directly into this forum discussion? Find instructions here

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creativeTime4251 January 11th

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creativeTime4251 January 11th

@creativeTime4251 I forgot to include the 7 cups handle I just realized 😭

walkalot January 12th

@creativeTime4251

Your picture is small and low resolution. I can't read it. Can you upload a better quality version.

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WeEarth January 15th

@SoulfullyAButterfly

🌟 Embrace Your Journey 🌟 Remember, you're not just good enough; you're a masterpiece in progress. Life's journey may have its challenges, but with self-love, you can navigate through. 💖✨

Need someone to talk to along the way? Reach out on 7 Cups, where caring listeners are ready to support you. You're never alone. 💙 #SelfLoveJourney #7CupsSupport #EmbraceYourStory 🌈

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walkalot January 15th

@WeEarth

Hi WeEarth. It's good, but a bit wordy. Can you distill it down to an essence. So the words will capture people's attention more?

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WeEarth January 15th

@walkalot

Thank you walkalot for the feedback! I appreciate your suggestion. Your input means a lot! 💖

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WeEarth January 16th

@WeEarth

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ThoughtLight January 15th
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ThoughtLight January 15th

@ThoughtLight going to admit had a tough time with this one. This is definitely something I have never done before. Can take all the guidance I can get. 

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walkalot January 15th

@ThoughtLight

I like the heart and the slogan, but the peoplein the background is an odd look. Can you removethe picture of people and just do it with the heart and slogan?

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ThoughtLight January 15th

@walkalot It is something I'm working on. Never used these programs before in my life so it has is a bit like explore and experiment and ignoring its posts wanting me to pay. I'm glad the link worked. I was worried about that part a little. 

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WeEarth January 15th

@ThoughtLight

As you know there is always room for improvement. Shorter words are good but can be unclear or not that much effective. Its only my suggestion, please just ensure the same my friend.

I know you can do this! 😊

WeEarth January 15th

@ThoughtLight

As you know there is always room for improvement. Shorter words are good but can be unclear or not that much effective. Its only my suggestion, please just ensure the same my friend.

I know you can do this! 😊

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ThoughtLight January 16th
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walkalot January 16th

@ThoughtLight

Very nicely done. I like page 2

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ThoughtLight January 16th

@walkalot thank you. It was easier my second time around fooling with it. I have a little more confidence. 

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CocoaCassie January 22nd

@ThoughtLightwell done! It's not that easy is it, I have never used this before so I was delighted and enjoyed trying 😁

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CocoaCassie January 22nd

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walkalot January 23rd

@CocoaCassie

Well done. Nice graphic

MarwaneB February 1st

@CocoaCassie

Really nice design!! I'm impressed!

I would really love to see what you could do for the caption : )

MarwaneB February 2nd

@CocoaCassie

You used contrasting fonds without exceeding two. You also added the logo of 7Cups. And you used a motivating quote.

The background you used shows a relaxing scenery with sunlight, which I think refects hope and energy. Yet, I think the image has a lot to show, and that a simple white space with icons wouldn't make your post less valuable! : )

CupcakeCaring February 5th

@CocoaCassie

It's a really nice one. I love it. 😍

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MarwaneB February 1st

@SoulfullyAButterfly

Self-love is a practice. You need it work out to achieve it. Do you know some exercises to practice it? 💪❤️

Read more about it here: https://www.7cups.com/forum/content/ContentDevelopmentandMarketingProgramCDM_2192/2CommunityQuestionsandAnswersTheBasisofMentalHealthAwarenessandSupport_237015/?p=20

#self-love #self-worth #self-confidence #therapy #health

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MarwaneB February 1st

@MarwaneB

You need to work it out*

( and we should really work out on making comments here on 7Cups editable/deletable)

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walkalot February 2nd

@MarwaneB

Well done, Marwane. I love it. Very creative

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MarwaneB February 2nd

Thank you @walkalot : )

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CupcakeCaring February 5th

@SoulfullyAButterfly


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Soo the valentine’s day is coming! 🌹😍The first person we must love most is ourselves.

Let’s celebrate this valentine’s day with “SELF-LOVE”. 

Here are some Valentine’s day ideas for you:

 Start reading a new book 📚

  Meet up with friends 🎉

 Treat yourself to beautiful things 🌻

Eat your favorite food 🍱

Write a love letter to your self 💌

Snuggle up with a good movie 🎥

Meditate 🧘‍♂️

Don’t forget to drop a comment of the top activity of yours! 💗

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CupcakeCaring February 5th

@CupcakeCaring

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walkalot February 8th

@CupcakeCaring

Love the graphic

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CupcakeCaring March 12th

@walkalot

thank you 💙

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walkalot February 8th

@CupcakeCaring

Well don'e, youve finished the trial. Fill out the trial completion form continue

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CupcakeCaring March 12th

@walkalot

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@CupcakeCaring

The graphic is so lovely and positive. Good job cupcake :)

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CupcakeCaring March 12th

@theConfidentialListener

thank you 💙

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brightDayFairy February 19th

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Cultivate self-love and mute the doubts: your voice is the one that counts.💙

#selfworth #selflove

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walkalot February 22nd

@brightDayFairy

Hi Fairy, well done. Only suggestion is to also include 7cups.com, so that people can find it if they don't know the logo. Looks like you finished the trial. Remember to submit your trial completion form.

Bunnylovesyou March 2nd

@brightDayFairy

beautiful ❤️❤️

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@SoulfullyAButterfly

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@SoulfullyAButterfly

Here is what I designed based on my answer for the previous assignment.

https://imgbox.com/HZpDnchQ7cups-cdm-project_1708783128.png


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walkalot February 26th

@theConfidentialListener

Well done, Listener. Nice Graphic.

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