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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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BloomingSakura March 31st

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Here's the graphic I made based from the previous discussion!

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@BloomingSakura

i really love the simplicity of your graphic. The icon in the middle is very well chosen and it pops out very well like that. It symbolizes what you wrote in the post. Also the colors are congruent to the 7 Cups colors. 

walkalot April 8th

@BloomingSakura

Hi Sakura. Well done. I feel the love in this one

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@SoulfullyAButterfly


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walkalot April 8th

@TogetherForeverAlways

Well done. But I feel the 7cup logo is a bit weird. Can you make the white part transparent? Then it would be better

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@walkalot

Yes, you are right. Thanks for the suggestion!

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@TogetherForeverAlways

i really like your graphic

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@SoulfullyAButterfly

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This post is intended for *** and would then do 5 more slides, each one with a different way to boost your self-worth. 

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walkalot April 8th

@MariposaDeLaLuna7

Looks great. Nice creativity

BloomingSakura April 9th

@MariposaDeLaLuna7
I think your graphic looks wonderful! I love the usage of the fonts that makes the text pops out more. The background is also simple and creates a nice theme with the graphic so it doesn't clutter the space as well!
Great work ^^

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coolvibes April 30th

@BloomingSakura I love the warm feel of your graphic. I would have like to have been able to see the additional displays to see the suggestions involved. your templates where stylish and expressive. your back ground was clear and eye catching.

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unassumingEyes June 1st

@MariposaDeLaLuna7 Your graphic looks great! The used colours and fonts are a great choice. Only thing missing is site logo or link etc. Love the look of this one! 

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pandanfe April 11th

@SoulfullyAButterfly

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walkalot April 12th

@pandanfe

Great job, Pandanfe. But remember that it should either have the 7cups logo or the 7cups web address on it, as it's meant to promote the site.

Looks like you've finished the trial, so don't forget to fill out the trial completion form

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coolvibes April 30th
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walkalot May 1st

@coolvibes

Hi Cool Vibes, this image is not publicly available. can you post it somewhere else or change the settings on your design to allow anyone to see it?

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coolvibes May 1st

@walkalot Okay, thanks I changed the settings


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walkalot May 1st

@coolvibes

Okay I see it. Looks good. Well done.

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coolvibes May 22nd

@walkalot it is not showing as completed for me. could you please update?


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walkalot May 23rd

@coolvibes

Hi, I updated it. You completed the trial. Make sure to fill in the trial completion form too.

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PetiteSouris June 18th

@SoulfullyAButterfly

Reply to at least one student’s graphic as well✨.

✓ @coolvibes, very creative graphic. I really found the colors for the graphic to be elegant and vibrant. Affirmations are great way to remind us that we are important and loved, especially when we are in a low mood. Thank you for creating such a lovely graphic. 



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@SoulfullyAButterfly

https://imgur.com/a/p2sKqUJ

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walkalot May 9th

@daydreammemories

Nice graphic, DayDream. Love it

walkalot May 9th

@daydreammemories

Also, you finished the trial, so be sure to fill out the trial completion form.

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@walkalot

Thanks for the compliment. And yes😊 I filled the trial. 

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walkalot June 3rd

@daydreammemories

Hi DayDream, Nice graphic. Very encouraging. Keep it up

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unassumingEyes May 23rd

@SoulfullyAButterfly

Struggling with low self esteem? Try 7Cups:

🩵 An easily accessible mental health site, Cups is a great place to learn how to love yourself the way you deserve.

🩵 You matter, and we want you to be able to believe it. 

🩵 Connect with listeners one on one or members in group chats and forums to share your experiences and embark on your journey to improve your self-esteem

#self-love #self-esteem 

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walkalot May 25th

@unassumingEyes

Love it. Great graphic

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unassumingEyes May 25th

@walkalot thank you 🩷

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walkalot June 12th

@unassumingEyes

Youre done with the trial. Don't forget to fill the trial completion form

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unassumingEyes June 12th

@walkalot I have thank you ❤️

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@unassumingEyes

really good graphic with a good mressage

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PetiteSouris June 18th

@SoulfullyAButterfly

"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."

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Cnguyen1 June 19th

@PetiteSouris

I like that the word 'Superpower' is in italics. It makes it more empowering to read and makes you feel something. I wonder if you can use resources as well to incorporate it into your message, because I tink I remember yours being a really powerful thing on the first exercise. Otherwise, I do like the color against the marble platform. It makes the black pop for the viewer's eyes. 

walkalot June 19th

@PetiteSouris

Love it

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PetiteSouris June 19th

@walkalot

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themightyhealer June 25th

@PetiteSouris Very good! It all starts with us, if we don't feel good with ourselves then we need to work on it otherwise we won't change that perspective about us.

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Cnguyen1 June 19th

hi, how do I post onto the forums?

Cnguyen1 June 19th
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walkalot June 19th

@Cnguyen1

Nice one, Cnguyen

sia1325 June 25th

@Cnguyen1 
Amazing one! It's crisp yet it shows so much compassion. Really like it!

royalPiano4520 June 26th

@Cnguyen1 Simple, effective messaging, and yet very pertinent! 

walkalot July 14th

@Cnguyen1

Looks like youre done with the trial. Remember to fill out the trial completion form.

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