Leveraging User-Generated Content to Build Brand Awareness and Assurance
Let's face it, trusting an unfamiliar brand and its services can be nerve-wracking, and we have all sought comfort in how past clients have felt about the brand. So we explore the brand on their social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook - but we go further to find client reviews from those who have used and trusted the brand. Accordingly, building a positive and powerful marketing tool for your business begins with your customers!
When potential consumers see past clients using your product or service and speaking of it positively, it builds brand credibility and entices consumers to trust your brand. It develops the authenticity of your brand and allows you to build relationships with your audience because any relationship starts with trust.
The unbiased opinions a broader audience shares allow your audience to see your brand delivers the product/ service's reality and the quality promised. Additionally, these opinions and reviews can be used to create your own traffic by curating a stream of content in light of it. User-generated content is a great tool because it can be used to support and build your business.
You might wonder how? Well, here are a few ideas for you:
A hashtag dedicated to clients sharing their experience with your brand. This will act as your brand's social media campaign to further publicise your brand and build an online community for potential customers to be directed to.
Repurposing user content to promote your product or service and brand. This can include posting user TikToks as Instagram reels, reposting user Instagram posts on your story, etc. However, always remember to have your user's consent!
Sharing customer reviews on your website and socials! Create a dedicated location for it to be easily accessible to your audience.
Running contests to entice users to share their experience with your brand and further build brand awareness.
Engaging with your users through your socials and other platforms. This can be in the form of comments, reposts, or likes - do something to show users you care about them and not the number they add to your profits.
Utilising user-generated content to help build your business comes in many forms! Your business's reputation and awareness begin with your consumers. So shed light on their experiences and acknowledge the feedback they may provide. It positively reflects your brand's willingness to adapt and continually meet consumers' needs, and attests to your mission being for them, your consumers. You will set yourself up for a definite and trusted brand by leveraging users and their content.
At Daly Media, we see the importance of user-generated content and the engagement it can reel in, so let us take over! We have everything you need to establish a trusted brand identity and take your business to the next level. Get in touch with us today to build a meaningful brand!