I haven’t been posting as often the past couple weeks. Why? Because I have taken a step back to consider my purpose for this blog and my goals for 2016. I have also been studiously pouring over any and all information I can get my hands on to learn how to attain those lofty goals. I’ve been busy watching webinars and reading the book Influencer Marketing for Dummies, which was provided to me by Clever Girls for sharing about it. It couldn’t have come at a more opportune time!
Why is this a must have book for your business?
Influencer Marketing for Dummies is aimed at Brands who are searching for Influencers to help their business grow. It’s helpful for me as an influencer to know what Brands are looking for so I can be that influencer they are seeking and stand out in the crowd.
There is a ton of information in this one book for social media marketing strategies, but it’s laid out in an easy to read fashion. You don’t need to read it front to back, you can quickly find and refer back to any chapter or sections relevant to your needs. The book was written by some amazing women from the Clever Girls Collective. I’ve worked with Clever Girls on blogging campaigns and social media campaigns. They are top professionals who know their stuff. You can enter to win a copy at the end of this post.
What is an influencer?
What makes me an influencer? I have a presence on social media. I have a loyal following on my blogs and my readers on all platforms that I’m engaged with have come to trust my opinion. It helps that I am honest and only share brands that I actually use and trust and I have made it known that I only support companies that care about their customers and our environment. My readers know this and my suggestions can have some sway in what products they might purchase when I share what products I like, what works for me, which ones solved a problem I was facing…
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The book includes:
1. Sections for working with all the top types of Influencers:
- Bloggers
- Video
The book explains what each of these types of influencers are and how to engage the ones you want. I love that it emphasizes what to look for in an influencer and even suggests looking to women first as they are the most influential purchasers in their households.
2. How to measure your success
3. Set and meet goals
4. Turn your influence marketing campaign efforts into more sales
5. Create better influence marketing campaigns
- Including the Six Secrets to Influencer Marketing Success
- and even what not to do; Ten Reasons Influencer Marketing Campaigns Fail.
Each section includes tips, key messages to remember, and warnings so you can avoid common mistakes. Each section also lists top influencers to look to as examples of those who are doing it right and what you should be looking for.
If you are looking to amplify your business through influence marketing, learning all the ins and outs of word-of-mouth marketing by hiring or even becoming an influencer yourself, this is a great resource to have. You can win your own copy below!
Giveaway: One copy of Influencer Marketing for Dummies
Ends January 31st at 11:59pm PST. Open to US residents 18+.
Have you heard of Influencer Marketing? What is the most pressing question you have about it?
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
Looks like a very useful book for influencers!
I believe I already subscribe to you, but just wanted to let you know that your subscribe link in the giveaway didn’t work for me!
Oh no! Thank you. Should be all fixed now