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How to Create a Social Media Marketing Strategy for Your Real Estate Photography Business

How to Create a Social Media Marketing Strategy for Your Real Estate Photography Business

As real estate photographers we know the importance of showcasing properties in the best light possible. But in order to run a successful real estate photography business, it’s not enough to just take great photos.

One of the most powerful tools for reaching potential clients is social media. However, with so many social media platforms to choose from, it can be overwhelming to know where to start.

This is why a social media marketing strategy comes in. A well-crafted plan will help you focus your efforts, maximize your resources, and achieve your business goals.

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Benefits of Creating a Social Media Marketing Strategy for Your Real Estate Photography Business

Creating a well thought out social media marketing strategy can help increase both the visibility and credibility of your real estate photography business.

It serves as a way to land more clients, project your business as highly professional, and publicly share your best content. All of which are going to be extremely helpful for your real estate photography business.

Check out our article Benefits of Creating a Social Media Marketing Strategy for Your Real Estate Photography Business for a deeper dive into all of the benefits.

Steps to Developing a Social Media Marketing Strategy

Here are some important steps that you should take in order to develop a successful social media marketing plan.

Identify Your Target Audience

Who are you trying to reach with your social media marketing efforts? In all likelihood, your target audience is real estate agents in your service area.

It can also be interior designers, architects, home builders, or anyone else that might be in need or real estate photography services.

Think about who you are trying to offer your services to and you’ll figure out your target audience.

Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals

The acronym S.M.A.R.T. stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. What do you want to accomplish with your social media marketing?

Setting goals in extremely important in all aspects of business and SMART goals help to define your goals better.

Determine Which Social Media Platforms to Use

Which platforms are most likely to reach your target audience? Don’t waste time setting up accounts on every platform. Instead, choose one or two that will be the most effective.

Think about which platform your target audience spends most of their time on and then develop your strategy for that specific platform.

Develop a Content Strategy

What types of content will you share on social media, and how often? This is relatively easy for us since producing content is the main objective of our job.

You should be sharing your best photos, videos, and any other content that you create when you’re on location.

Identify KPIs

KPI stands for key performance indicators. How will you measure the success of your social media marketing efforts?

Do you want to gain clients? Do you want to gain followers so you can be considered a leader in your market? Figure out what you want to use as a measurement for success.

Allocate a Budget for Both Time and Money

How much time and money will you allocate to your social media marketing efforts? One of the best parts about social media is that you don’t need to spend money if you don’t have the budget for it.

You will need to decide how much time you’re willing to allocate as well though. It’s probably true that you’ll need to spend a bit more setting up your strategy time in the beginning, so understand that it will be more efficient as time goes on.

Implement and Execute the Strategy

How will you execute your social media marketing plan and what actions will you take to achieve your goals?

After you’ve thought how your real estate photography business is going to implement each of the steps above, all that’s left to do is put them into action.

Social Media is an Essential Marketing Tool

A social media marketing strategy is an essential tool for promoting your real estate photography business. By following the steps above, you can effectively reach potential clients and grow your business.

Remember to keep your target audience and business goals in mind as you develop your strategy, and don’t be afraid to adjust your approach as you learn more about what works for your business.

With a little planning and persistence, you can use social media to showcase your work and connect with new customers.

Now that you have a roadmap for creating a social media marketing strategy, it’s time to put your plan into action and start promoting your real estate photography business on the social media platforms of your choosing.

Additional Resources

Check out our article 10 Techniques to Help Real Estate Photographers Stand Out on Social Media for some great ideas to raise your social media channels to a new level.

If you’re just getting started in real estate photography, check out our Beginners Guide. It’s full of helpful articles and tips that will guide you in the right direction as you begin your real estate photography journey.

You can check out our Gear section as well to see reviews and recommendations on the latest real estate photography gear.

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Matthew Digati is a professional Real Estate and Architectural Photographer. Matthew has worked as a Real Estate and Architectural Photographer since 2015 and has photographed properties and projects all over the United States.
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