How to Expand Your Brand to Social Media
Hi there, everyone. Today I'd like to briefly discuss why having a visual strategy is vital for your social media presence.
Understanding the mood you want to convey on social media is an important step in defining your visual identity. —Taryn Oshiro-Wachi
So that means, the visual aesthetics that go along with your social media captions are just as important, if not, more. Surprisingly, creating eye-catching and branded social media designs aren't complicated. However, it can feel like a lot of heavy lifting if you don't have a clear idea and strategy of what content you'd like to post.
Define Your Visual Brand
First, you
ll need to compose defined visual content for your brand. Pull together colors, typefaces, and other design elements that you'd like to use consistently for your posts.
Create a Social Media Style Guide
A style guide helps keep your social media posts consistent, which is key for making your social media posts recognizable to your followers and others.
Create a Set of Templates
Templates for certain types of posts are key to keeping your social media on brand.
Collect Visual Files
Think of the visual files as a collection of all kinds of social media design inspiration for your brand.
Invest Time in Creating Custom Graphics
It's worth spending some time taking photos and creating graphics that in alignment with the kinds of images you want to share on social media.
Thank you for reading. Are you ready to establish your social media presence? Do these steps help you move in the right direction? Reminder that I offer a FREE one on one preliminary session with me to discuss all of your design needs. Click here to book the session.