How to STAND OUT on Social Media as a New Entrepreneur | Grow Your Brand with Social Media Marketing

You're an entrepreneur. It's going to be hard to succeed. So what do you do?
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You're going to leverage channels like social media because you don't have money to spend on paid ads.
Facebook ads and Google ads keep going up in costs, but social media marketing can be free.
But there's so much noise and so many people out there; you're not going to stand out unless you follow these tips.
Today I'm going to share with you how you can stand out on social media as an entrepreneur.
The first thing you need to do is create amazing content.
Some people will tell you to create video content.
Others will tell you podcasting is better, and some will say you need long-form content.
Well here's the thing, if you look at Gary Vaynerchuk, he does a ton of videos.
That's what he specializes in. He loves it.
But if you look at me, I create text-based content.
Why, because I'm better at that.
I'm not here to tell you to do videos, or podcasts, or text-based content,
I'm saying pick the content type that you're the best at.
If you're the best at something, you're more naturally likely to do better.
The next thing you need to know about social media, I've tested videos, and podcasts, and text-based content.
If you want to be popular when you walk down the street and people recognize you, videos are going to help more than anything else.
If you want website traffic, I found that long-form content works better than anyone else.
And it's not just me, even people like Tim Ferriss from The 4-Hour Workweek have found that long-form content produces more traffic than any other form of content.
And why, because you're not just getting social media traffic.
When you create long-form content, you're also getting a ton of Google traffic.
See videos and podcast files don't rank well on Google and Google's one of the most popular websites in the world.
So, you should consider leveraging long-form text-based content.
If you suck at writing this content, you can go to jobs.problogger.net and hire other writers to help write for you.
Because this content also does extremely well on social media.
And once you have this long-form content or the ability to write it, you want to go to BuzzSumo, type in keywords, and you'll see what's popular.
You click on view shares, and you'll see every single person who shared that article.
You want to create then a similar article that's better and more in-depth. For example, if they talked about the 10 ways to do something, you want to discuss the 101 ways to do something.
And when you break that down, no one's gonna copy you. Why, it takes way too much work to write the 1001 ways to do something. So, you go to view shares, you see all the people who share the 10 ways to do something, and you want to email them.
But if you continually do that, you can get thousands and thousands of social shares and I tend to go to Upwork.com and I find people to send out those emails on my behalf.
And it's helped my social traffic grow by a extra 17%, specifically on Twitter.
And it's helped me get more followers, more retweets, right?
As a entrepreneur if you're not there consistently, you're not gonna do well.
I'm not talking about just posting content consistently, I'm talking about posting comments consistently, joining groups consistently, helping others consistently, the helping part is the most important.
It's not about you. Social is a community, it's about other people, you have to help them out.
Make sure that you're out there on social platforms like Facebook, KZbin, Twitter, LinkedIn participating in groups, your own channel, leaving comments that are thorough, not a one-liner; I'm talking about paragraphs that help people out.
And if you follow these tips, you're not going to be popular within a year, or six months, or three months.
You'll notice that your account will start climbing in popularity month over month, and you're gonna be doing better.
As long as you follow these tips and put in the time, you will become more popular on social media.
So make sure you subscribe, like, leave a comment, and if you're wondering some cool creative ways to write new content, leave a comment, and I'll give you feedback, and I'll tell you if that content will do well on your social profiles.

[@riteshprasadsingh762]

1.Create amazing content 2.Opt out your most suitable platform of providing content. 3.Make your solid presence on social media. Awesome as always Neil 😊

[@MoAYounes]

My popularity on instagram went up significantly when I started asking questions and engaging my audience. Definitely aways "like" every comment. Break the ice with your ideal customer by replying to their stories and sending DMs to build a personal relationship. Ever since I've started doing that, my confidence went up, I made friends around the world, and most importantly.. my sales went up too. Thanks for sharing Neil!

[@neilpatel]

That's awesome, Mo. Great advice. Well done!

[@brittaneyverkuyl8521]

I just started a blog. I am learning how to do all the social media networking now. I am finding it easier and harder than I thought it would be to integrate social media into a business. I am happy I am learning now before I really look into starting my dream of a brick and mortar bakery.

[@djsevkic]

Just a remark: 4hww had its 10th anniversary on july 2017. That means that Tim creates ruckus for over a decade. Thank you for the great video! Cheers!

[@vbustamah07]

excellent top tips, simple but powerful, congrats Neil!!

[@theranasaini]

Totally agreed with you, Neil! When it comes to social media the sky's the limit. To grow your brand, you have to create great content and strategy that engages your customers.

[@neilpatel]

Thanks :)

[@Israel10]

Thanks Neil, watch all your videos, got to be honest I dont execute on all of them, Im working on it. All the best, greetings

[@CamilleTylerbrand]

Cheers my friend

[@CamilleTylerbrand]

Great channel

[@suecampbelldixon]

Thank you for teaching me these tips, Neil. I always find enormous benefit in what you say and do. Thank you.

[@CamilleTylerbrand]

I agree for sure

[@kalehariom]

Wait.. you've own buzzsumo, and so you've been promoting in every single video you get chance for. Great!! Your the best marketer and the great helpful person aswel. Keep up the good work sir.

[@hanifnurrachman4095]

That's great Niel, it's make me "let's make my website popular and never give up" thank you Niel

[@Trapvision3D]

This video was very helpful. I started my channel about three months ago and I hit a walll. The growth of my channel is extremely slow, but after listening to these tips, I will definitely make the necessary steps to increase traffic. Thanks

[@neilpatel]

You are very welcome!

[@ravijotnarang4035]

Neil, what did you learn from your KZbin channel growth? Best posting time, how to drive traffic, since you wear the same clothes(anything particular with white and black T-shirt), does having a plain background helps, etc. etc. And thanks for the great insights, as always!

[@itsweddinglive9855]

That's great hearing this mr Neil patel🤩

[@neilpatel]

Thank you so much 😀

[@marcilenesouza7063]

great tips as Always. thanks a lot

[@DRMAULIKSHAH]

Neil, you have good content and presentation. Just a suggestion if you can do little sound proofing of your production area it will be of great quality.

[@JSMinstantcoaching]

Hi Neil, i am very happy to discover your channel and your work. As a beginner on instagram, this is really helpful... 16 years ! Wow that's awesome

[@neilpatel]

Thank you, Jean-Serge!

[@JSMinstantcoaching]

Neil Patel you are welcome :-)

[@pratyushchaurasia5507]

Another Great Video But Please Also Make A Video On New Google Search Console Please Do It ASAP

[@styleshark7]

Hey Neil, Raahim from India. Observed that you make rather shorter and more information based videos and explain facts and points in clear precise language. Although Its obvious that, you will be easily understood. But KZbin is promoting maximum videos which have a flashy thumbnail which are acting like likebaiting. Although when people watch your video, they must like it for the fact that they get vital info straightforwardly. I also follow the same principle and believe that it definitely works in long term. But how to pop up faster in KZbin results and social media as well. and can we also email you?

[@samueldhinakar5477]

You are my hero. Thank you sir ❤️🙏🏻

[@neilpatel]

I'm honored :)

[@prakhargpandey]

Hi Neil! Sometimes it becomes difficult to manage the engagement on all different platforms. Can you please suggest some engagement management strategies and tools. There are tools for managing social media platforms but it would be better if you can guide us.

[@neilpatel]

I think it would be better to hire someone that specializes in social media marketing.

[@newyear3141]

Good video tutorial . Keep it up brother.

[@neilpatel]

Thanks!

[@baldeepbirak]

Great advice Neil. I recently looked into older blog posts and making them bigger (whilst holding back on new posts). As another of your videos mentions. This way I can improve organic search traffic.

[@neilpatel]

Go for it!

[@mangoesnbreadfruit01]

Thanks Neil, great info in this video! 💪🙏🔥

[@rohitrajani999]

Hey Neil, thanks so much for this awesome video. I've been following you since a while and love your tips. Can you pls suggest on how to go about social media marketing using these tips for my clients, as every client will has a different niche and is in a different line of business, so how can I do social media marketing for different clients using one social media account (like a master social media account for handling client accounts)? Or do I have to create new social media accounts every time a client signs up with me? Pls suggest, thanks.

[@nandikondasandeep4345]

i have seen so many articles of yours,they are the content oceans.I am new to blogging how to get that much content.con you suggest any tips to increase my content

[@manavsingh7378]

Good tips,as always!👌

[@ShogunTactical]

Great video and tips good sir! This gave me some good insights. Keep it come and you got a new sub!

[@neilpatel]

Thanks a lot!

[@samarpanthorat]

Thanks for this video. God Bless You.

[@lorimanamasi2]

Thanks for your video, like it..🤗🤗

[@neilpatel]

You're very welcome!

[@kellycraytor]

Thank you! Much love and respect!

[@neilpatel]

Of course! Thank you :)

[@TopTenTenets]

Amazing Tips, Thanks For Sharing Neil! :)

[@neilpatel]

You're very welcome!

[@mouhcinewakach5036]

Oh my God, you are a great person, thank you so much.

[@salimahhaji8132]

Hi Neil, How do you keep in touch with your subscribers especially if you have nothing to sell? Do you get someone to write those emails? Where do you find copy writers?

[@abhinashparida445]

Hey Neil, I like your videos. I'm planning for a new website on marketing software products. Sorry i couldn't disclose much of website details, But would like to have some tips for how to start with its initial marketing in social media inorder to create an impact.

[@howtogaurav7461]

Neil sir you are great boss

[@neilpatel]

Thank you!

[@fahim4629]

Hello Neil Sir, I want to ask that can I put the HostGator affiliate links below MY - youtube video's: Thanks.

[@neilpatel]

You can try

[@नरेंदमोदीभगतसिंह]

You give good information...Good work keep it up...

[@KabirSlim]

Thanks, sir thank you so much, you keep motivating me .....

[@neilpatel]

You are very welcome!

[@bhagyeshpatel8413]

Always at time PATEL

[@brianpfeiffer]

Thanks for Sharing yes 💯 takes work

[@rafahkabir]

How about Hastags #'s on Twitter for letting certain individual know that, "Hey, I covered you on my article."? I mean, does it really help?

[@neilpatel]

It can help, sure.

[@mercadopadel4842]

Can you show me how do you make this videos? lights, camera, etc?

[@neilpatel]

Perhaps I'll do a behind the scenes video soon :)

[@zerokool7137]

You got a new fan

[@neilpatel]

Awesome! Thanks, John!

[@mdsabbirhossenbijoy5931]

Thank You Very Much

[@mukaz2266]

Hey neil thanks for this video awesome one ! by the way which Video Software you use for your videos!

[@neilpatel]

I have an editor that helps make these videos pop :)

[@oxyzonegardening5049]

Hello sir i dont have any experience but i know little bit about internet and i want to do something good on internet as well all i want to build carior on the internet so how can i start to build my carior please helps if you read the comment

[@toddtoure7041]

Wow 👏

[@neilpatel]

Thanks, Todd :)

[@IsauraRibeiroAdvogada]

Você é o cara. Aqui no Brasil ninguém da dica de graça como você. Me indica algum advogado gringo...bom de marketing que eu possa me inspirar?

[@neilpatel]

Muito obrigado!!! Eu não conheço um advogado lá no brasil...

[@andyandy5808]

Thanks for the info

[@neilpatel]

No problem 👍

[@andyandy5808]

Thsnks

[@genwill100]

Good stuff I'm just stomped at how do I create content as a makeup artist

[@neilpatel]

Thank you!

[@mutebreakcom]

super

[@rahultandale6568]

thanks for tips and inspring also

[@effortosayogie3296]

Thank you for the videos,. I would to get videos on how to charge your clients for social media marketing. Thank you.

[@neilpatel]

You're welcome :)

[@babakinagri9917]

mann.... u r amazing..

[@johnorji360]

All you Indians. Quit trying to get him to speak Hindi. He's a global citizen on a global platform: The Internet and the rest of us from other countries of the world don't speak Hindi. We benefit greatly from following and watching his videos. Stop trying to restrict Patel to just the Hindi audience. You guys are trying to deny us all of these informations. Just be happy that he has Indian roots. That's okay to know. Let's us not continually dwell on that.

[@Scrollkmr]

Hay neil, u don't reply comments now-a-days

[@chrisnaranjo439]

I want to influence people but at the same time put things about my life is that okay?

[@taylorlane5567]

Hello Neil do you have any business class or do you train people on Skype?

[@neilpatel]

I do not. All of my content is available for free here on KZbin and on my blog ;)

[@GoNMJ]

💃i💃L💃i💃k💃e💃

[@satyajeetnanda6958]

how i can grow my business in social media. how i can contact u

[@neilpatel]

There are a lot of great articles about social media on my blog that can help you learn :)

[@latestwrestlermania29]

Nice

[@Jonas-dw4mw]

Does anyone know what he did to earn money and how he became rich?

[@AddY-rl4wo]

Neil you can talk in Hindi???

[@ChamnanMuon]

It's useful tips. Thanks for sharing 🙏!

[@rajasimha7982]

He speaks marketing.

[@johnorji360]

All you Indians. Quit trying to get him to speak Hindi. He's a global citizen on a global platform: The Internet and the rest of us from other countries of the world don't speak Hindi. We benefit greatly from following and watching his videos. Stop trying to restrict Patel to just the Hindi audience. You guys are trying to deny us all of these informations. Just be happy that he has Indian roots. That's okay to know. Let's us not continually dwell on that.

[@dannytetreault]

Everyone keeps asking Neil Patel questions like he's gonna answer them. He's famous, not gonna answer questions for free.

[@neilpatel]

Not true. Every Thursday I answer a question that is posted here on KZbin.

[@piyushbaraiya3475]

ભાઈ ગુજરાતી ચો ને ..... સાચું કેજો

[@Scrollkmr]

Any Educational blogger here??

[@absorbingknowledge6371]

Take it easy buddy. Please speak normally, no need to shout.

[@itzpayam]

Hey! I know you are very kind man! Love you so much! but I'm still waiting for reply on email. I really need that. if you reply me you will make my day! Great Respect,

[@bruhaccount2194]

Hey Neil, I am Mufeed VH, a 15-year-old boy from India. I run 2 blogs and none of them are getting fair views. I work for some other blogs and my articles are trending and it gets a lot of views. The blogs that I work for, are getting good views because the blog is having a lot of workers and it's been years grabbing views. The 2 blogs I said are getting 1,000-2,000 views per day but I think it's not enough. I have done some SEO works on them and that made a lot of difference in my growth. One of the blogs is all about Blogging Tips and the other is all about Tech and Reviews. As I am young, I am studying and attending school so that I couldn't get much time to work on my blogs and now exams are going on so no posts for many days. As I stopped writing content, I am only getting a 20% of my blog visitors. I am using Blogger (Blogspot) platform for blogging and I know it sucks but never tried WordPress and I will switch to it after my 10th grade. As you know, there are tons of tech blogs on the Internet and there is no need for any extra blogs to publish tech updates. As I write technology articles, no one will come to me because they are satisfied with famous tech portals like TechCrunch, GSMArena and so on. So, I think technology is not a good niche for 2018. I am so passionate about reading new technology updates and programming. I am so passionate about blogging and software development. I have done many works like website designing, search engine optimization and so on for my friends (social media friends such as bloggers and such). As I have learned these things, I decided to do freelancing but no one is coming to me as I am only 15 :(. The SEO works I have done for my friends have made a lot of growth in their traffic and I really thank you for teaching me such tips. I learned SEO and Blogging from your blog, Thank You. Now to the question, I am passionate about writing tech updates, blogging tips and programming and you know there are many blogs publishing articles on these niches, so which topic is the best among these? With the reply, please answer: "Are you an Indian citizen?" :) Waiting for your reply. Regards, Mufeed VH

[@charleyedwards2121]

MVH Tech give it time bud keep it up

[@bruhaccount2194]

Yeah :)

[@arujbudhraja]

Been there done that. Programming and Blog Tips over Tech. It's too populated especially in India as of now.

[@shijovlogsuk9638]

Nice

[@GeorgeCancioBello]

Well said! Great video and loved your insights! Gained a subscriber from me!

[@CamilleTylerbrand]

Me too

[@nondor6852]

Squidward: "People talk loud when they want to act smart, right?" Neil Patel: "CORRECT" jk great content

[@neilpatel]

Squidward knows what he's talking about ;)

[@sanjayrshinde]

Thanks Neil for sharing your knowledge. Always awesome content ! Keep up the good and great work. Take care.

[@shapnodhuvo6825]

Hi Dear, I am shrijon ghosh, I work in Digital marketing Bangladesh. I am a SEO Specialist.

[@GamingDrive]

This is my first year on internet :)

[@neilpatel]

Awesome!

[@archanaprabhune327]

Hey Neil, amazing tips. Just wanted to know whether you comment on your blogs and youtube videos personally or does your staff do it for you? Tell truth please

[@neilpatel]

It's me :)

[@ROIgainer]

Thanks Neil. You are giving such a valuable information at free of cost. OnlineSteer has great respect for you.🙏👍

[@neilpatel]

You're very welcome!

[@oxyzonegardening5049]

I know my comment is bad but i dont want to do job i want to do my own work please guide me. I wnat be successful under 4 years

[@offthechainfitness]

Hi Neil, if you post the same photo across multiple FB pages written in different languages is that considered duplicate content? also will you get some SEO juice by only sharing (not engaging) across different social media platforms adding your website link over the course of many years? thank you!

[@neilpatel]

Not duplicate content... not sure what you mean by your second question, though. If you are just posting links and no one is engaging or clicking then it isn't going to help you that much at all.

[@offthechainfitness]

@@neilpatel yeah the 2nd question had me baffled ..I heard if you post to many social media platforms placing articles, pics and a link with website you'll get invisible juice with no need to engage..lots of SEO stuff runs deep so i had to run it by you! thanks as always!

[@shaad498]

Please suggest free alternative of buzzsumo and i am poor

[@neilpatel]

Have you tried Social Animal or Feedly? Those are the closest options.

[@tehzeebkhan3311]

Foreigners can also watch this topic 🌟🌟❤️

[@neilpatel]

Awesome! :)

[@nishanthemrajani]

Hi Neil, looking for your ideas and tips on Facebook marketing specifically but not paid ads. Can you help me, please? And for a new business with no budget, how can I go about it?

[@neilpatel]

Hey Nishant, my website has tons of article and tutorials on Facebook marketing: neilpatel.com/blog

[@nishanthemrajani]

Neil Patel , Yes I found out from there itself what I was looking for.

[@dozieezekiel]

Hey Neil, how much profit would could I roughly make after 50k visitors a month if I'm selling tech products through amazon FBA on my tech blog?

[@Kkezekiel]

Cheers for the video Neil. I have a question, what are your top 5 tips for hitting 100k in organic traffic with no money in a year?

[@charleyedwards2121]

Thanks Neil your awesome, cool u put the transcript in the vid description

[@NitishSharma-br4ms]

Sir after how many blog post did i start making black links

[@vivekshukla9459]

Hey Neil please make a video on Google Knowledge Graph and How to get it

[@poojasohal7106]

Hi Neil, Would like to know how to create more customer engaging content for hotel social media pages.

[@neilpatel]

Perhaps in an upcoming video I'll talk about that :)

[@poojasohal7106]

@@neilpatel ok would be waiting

[@DonTalkShowShow]

Neil you're like a go-to business journal. Thanks again.

[@dileshperera7701]

Why you screaming bro??

[@PhreeThaTruth]

Hey! Im loving your videos! So much great advice and tips! Im looking for some constructive criticism on my content.

[@neilpatel]

That's great! I am really happy to hear that :)

[@imrankalathingal6444]

neil patel 😍😘😘😘 namma muth aaaan.

[@faizantanoli7979]

Always rocking😍

[@altimateharry]

Hey Neil, Love from India .. :)

[@AnkitSingh-gg7vq]

Hi Neil this piece of content was really insightful. thanks for sharing 👍

[@neilpatel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AnkitSingh-gg7vq]

@@neilpatel just need a little favour I am a fresher and looking for job opportunities in digital marketing can you help me out...plz reply me @instagram agonyanki

[@AnkitSingh-gg7vq]

Do you have openings for persons like me.... I need a little push that's it and rest I can manage it...I know the in and out of digital marketing...plz let me know if you can help or any of of your connections.

[@kramerm4678]

thanks Neil

[@Mind-Cep]

thanks for the tips Neil! I am currently on facebook, snap, instagram, and youtube. I love youtube and fb go lives best because video is my favourite medium. Thanks for the advice! I am learning how to grow a following by building community on my various social media platforms.

[@neilpatel]

You are very welcome, Alex!

[@digitisesneha9413]

Hey Neil I love the way you explained how to stand out in social media as a new entrepreneur. Thank you so much 😊

[@neilpatel]

It's my pleasure, friend!

[@rauljaquez6577]

do you think blogs will still be relevant in ten years from now? considering video and audio is taking over?

[@realMartinHamilton]

Raul Jaquez great question! I would value Neil's wisdom on this question too! Glad he decided not to be a doctor.

[@alexomenye1961]

Neil, your posts are always insightful. Thanks and thumbs up.

[@neilpatel]

Thanks a lot!