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Beyond LinkedIn: Leveraging Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter to Build Your Personal Brand

Written by
Sofia Chesnokova
Published on
June 30, 2023

In the modern era of social media, having an online presence is essential for displaying your brand to the world. It's vital to seize this opportunity and get the most out of it beyond LinkedIn, one of the most formal and professional social media platforms available.

To succeed on social media, you should post regularly and keep your tone of voice consistent. Use visually appealing graphics to make your brand memorable; free tools like Canva and Microsoft Designer can help. Keep up-to-date with trends and features on each platform, such as viral music on TikTok. Experiment with new ideas to see what works best for your brand and audience.

In this piece, we will discuss creating your online image and share tips on how to stand out from the hundreds of social media profiles, connect with your audience, and maintain consistency by representing your expertise, personality, and values.

Instagram: What are Reels and Why Can They Build Personal Branding Most Effectively?

One of the current trends on Instagram is Reels, short-form videos lasting up to 90 seconds that allow people to showcase their brands on the platform. The Instagram algorithm prioritizes Reels content, making it easier for users to reach new audiences, increase engagement, and demonstrate their expertise and creativity.

Furthermore, using Reels, you can showcase your personality and add personal branding elements, such as various filters, trending music effects, and even voiceovers, to make content more authentic and engaging. To master Reels, you should first understand your target audience, as videos should be relevant to your niche. By posting consistently, you can establish authority and credibility on the platform.

Here are some tips to improve your branding on Instagram Reels:

  • Show off your personality in bio: Although Reels are more polished than Stories, authenticity is still highly valued. Use the videos you create for Reels as an opportunity to make a more personal connection with your followers and establish your brand. Try to have fun, use humor and an informal tone of voice to engage your audience.
  • Create content that shows your expertise: Use Reels to showcase your expertise, such as providing investing tips if you are a financial advisor or sharing marketing tips if you are a digital marketer
  • Engage with your followers: Engage with other users by offering advice. For example, you could run a Q&A on your stories about a topic you are an expert on.

TikTok: Personal Branding Using Trends and CapCut Templates, Advice from Gen Z

TikTok, a social media platform that gained popularity during the coronavirus outbreak, is a powerful tool for building a personal brand and going viral by showcasing expertise and credibility.

Gen Z uses TikTok to find authentic and educational content, so it's essential to speak their language - using a conversational tone, being easy-going, and adding slang. This will create a healthy engagement rate and increase chances of getting on the "for you page." In addition, you should utilize CapCut Templates featuring sarcastic situations and humor from groundbreaking shows such as Friends and The Office. If you can joke about yourself and make it relevant to your niche, it's perfect!

Here are some tips for improving personal branding on TikTok:

  • Use analytics and trends to be featured on the "For You" page: The "For You" page is a never-ending scroll of content curated for users based on their past engagements and views. This page is vital for creators because their content will appear there, regardless of their follower count. Creators should find ways to use trends to promote topics relevant to them. Their unique take on trending content will make them stand out.
  • Ensure all posts benefit personal brand awareness and engagement: Keep your brand in mind when creating content for TikTok. Make sure all posts help your personal brand's awareness and engagement.
  • Be professional yet fun: Use filters, lenses, and trending music to your advantage, but remember to maintain professionalism with your content.

Facebook: Personal Branding Using Groups and Pages

Facebook provides two tools to aid brand development and audience engagement. Groups are for communicating about shared interests. You can customize the group's privacy settings. They can help you create a follower, engage with them, and offer support.

You can share your stories and updates with everyone who follows you by creating public profiles called pages. You can use pages to advertise your offer, reach more people, and establish yourself as an expert.

To optimize your groups and pages for personal branding, choose an exact name, a professional photo and cover image, and a compelling description highlighting your mission and value proposition. You should also post relevant and valuable content regularly, interact with your followers, and encourage feedback and referrals.

Here are some tips to improve personal branding on Facebook:

  • Launch New Page: Starting a new page or group is an excellent way to build your brand on Facebook. A group allows you to connect with a community of like-minded people, while a page helps attract users in the same niche as you.
  • Utilize Hashtags: Hashtags create communities and threads, allowing you to attract followers worldwide. 70% of all hashtags are associated with brands and can lead to impressive increases in engagement. Simply adding a hashtag to your post can boost likes by up to 13%. Therefore, developing a hashtag strategy and only using those relevant to you is crucial. Use hashtags that showcase your expertise and the topics that you focus on.
  • Clean Up: Ensure your Facebook profile accurately represents your brand by deleting or untagging yourself from questionable pictures. Don't share too much vulnerable information from your personal life (change your privacy settings to suit you). Keep most of your work-related content on your page rather than your personal profile.

Twitter: Using Chats and Channels in Personal Branding

Twitter is a tool that many people use to connect with their audience and build their brand on social media. Two features that can help you showcase your expertise, personality, and value proposition are chats and channels. 

On Twitter, chats are ongoing conversations with a particular theme. By participating in discussions about such subjects, you can connect with like-minded individuals and meet people who share your interests. Use valuable insights, meaningful dialogue, and pertinent hashtags to get the most out of discussions.

Channels are curated tweets about a particular topic, event, or theme. Creating a channel related to your expertise or passion can help you establish yourself as a thought leader and attract followers. Pick a subject that appeals to your target audience, curate excellent material, then market it through your network and other pertinent channels to build a successful channel.

Here are some ways to improve your branding on Twitter:

  • Choose your Twitter handle carefully: Use a professional photograph of yourself to build a personal brand on Twitter. While you may upload informal pictures on Facebook, for Twitter, you should have a formal image on your Twitter handle.
  • Design and pick your brand image: A picture speaks a thousand words regarding personal branding on Twitter. Make sure that your profile picture is professional and represents your personal brand.
  • Build a perfect bio: You have 160 characters to tell people who you are; make the most of it. Your bio should describe what you do, your title, the companies you work with, and where you operate.

To Recap, here are some tips for building a strong brand on social media:

First, update your social media profiles with a professional photo, a catchy bio, and relevant links. Ensure consistency and recognition using the same image and voice across different platforms.

Pick a social media network depending on your objectives, target audience, and type of material.  Focus on where you can most effectively reach and engage your target market and decide on your field of expertise and niche.

Share valuable content that demonstrates your knowledge, skills, and passion. Establish yourself as an authority and a thought leader in your industry. Be genuine, truthful, and easy to understand. Show your personality and let your human side show through.

Looking for inspiration to build your brand? Check out these accounts:

  • Gary Vaynerchuk: a serial entrepreneur and social media expert who shares tips on building your brand on Instagram and other social media platforms.
  • Jenna Kutcher: a photographer and entrepreneur who shares tips on building your brand on Instagram.
  • Amy Porterfield: an online marketing expert who shares tips on building your brand on Instagram and other social media platforms.
  • Jasmine Star: a photographer and business strategist who shares tips on building your brand on Instagram.
  • Sue B. Zimmerman: an Instagram expert who shares tips on building your brand on Instagram.
  • Sprout Social: provides tips and insights on building your brand across multiple social media platforms.
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