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Paid Social Media Marketing Agency

Your customers are on Social Media, whether it be Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn. It’s where they spend their time, looking for answers, shopping or sharing content. Your business should be there too. We pride ourselves on delivering a Social Media Strategy that will fit both our client’s needs and budgets, as well as building a strong social presence to deliver regular engaging content.

Social Strategy

Clear Objectives

Before we start any Social Media marketing activity, it’s important for us to understand your business and what you’re hoping to achieve. Before we start our campaigns we’ll create a social strategy that works to your objectives and makes things clear on what we’ll deliver.

Social Media Audit

Taking into consideration your overall marketing objectives, we will audit competitor social media channels to find out the who, what, where and when behind your potential social media community. Our research will allow us to position you on the most suitable media channel for your brand.

Community Management

We will be responsible for the day-to-day management of your social media channels posting brand content, sharing third-party news and industry related content and promoting products and services. Our content strategy will ensure that your brand has an active community of users ready to engage with your brand across social media.

Content Creation

We are firm believers that all content must have a purpose, therefore we will work with you to form a campaign plan to tell your brand’s story, whether it’s through one-off posts or a series. Content can include anything from seasonal offers and blogs, all the way through to influencer marketing activity and video production.

Paid Social Media

Paid social advertising will allow us to refine your campaigns generating higher click through rates, better conversions and more meaningful engagements. Whether you’re looking to drive sales, increase followers or drive website traffic, we will create, manage and continuously optimise your paid campaigns to get the best results for your budget. Our experienced team based in Stockport, Manchester can boast several years of experience in Facebook Ads, we’ll ensure that every penny of your budget is spent correctly and in line with your overall strategy.

Pay to Play

Follower Growth

We will build target audiences based on social media users self-identified interests, behaviours, locations and demographics to ensure your content is targeted and seen by the right people.

Boosted content

Boosting posts will push your content in front of people who are more likely to engage with it, creating higher levels of engagement for your content.

Traffic to Site

This will send people to a specific destination, such as your website contact forms or product pages. This is ideal for directing people straight to specific product pages, cutting out unnecessary steps in the user journey.

Remarketing

We’ll use your data to your advantage. Customer data or visitors to your site can be tracked using the Facebook Pixel and retargeted at regular intervals, turning your lists into a genuine marketing tool.

Conversions

We can target our campaigns around the ultimate conversion goal. This can include anything from a contact form to completing a purchase, offering a visible ROI from our efforts.

Social Media Vs. Reality

Measure, iterate and improve

We create a bespoke report each month of the progress we’ve made against the campaign objectives. After each monthly review we declare our learnings and continue to refine each campaign to make each month better than the last.

Training

Dependent on your requirements and objectives, Platform81 can manage all of your social media channels or if you’re wanting to manage your social media in-house we also offer social media training for both organic and paid social media.

Get in touch and let us know exactly what you’re looking for and we’ll create a bespoke training plan for you or multiple members of your team or business.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can we expect to see results from your social media marketing efforts?

While everyone wants instant results, proper social media growth is more of a marathon than a sprint. You’ll likely see early indicators like increased engagement and reach within the first few months, but significant, measurable results such as lead generation or direct sales can take a bit longer to build, typically 3-6 months. We focus on sustainable growth and building a genuine community, not just a quick flash in the pan.

What kind of results and KPIs do you actually track for social media?

We focus on metrics that actually matter to your bottom line, not just chasing vanity metrics like sheer follower numbers. We’ll agree on specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with you, which could include things like website traffic from social, conversion rates, lead generation, brand sentiment, and genuine engagement (comments and shares, not just likes). It’s all about what success looks like for your business.

Will we need to supply all the content, like images and videos?

It’s a team effort! We can work with what you’ve got – existing brand assets, photos, and any ideas you have. But if you’re short on content, don’t fret. Our team can get stuck in creating original, eye-catching content, including graphics and even video, that’s perfectly tailored to your brand and objectives. We’ll figure out the best approach together.

How much involvement will we need to have on a day-to-day basis?

We handle the day-to-day graft of planning, creating, scheduling, and monitoring your social media. However, we’ll need your input for things like initial strategy, approving content before it goes live (if you prefer), and providing insights into your business offers or news. We aim to make it as hands-off for you as you want it to be, while still keeping you firmly in the loop.

There are loads of social media agencies – what makes Platform81 different?

We don’t do generic, off-the-shelf strategies. We dig deep into what makes your business and your customers tick. We’re not just about posting pretty pictures; we’re about creating a social media presence that genuinely connects with your audience, builds your brand, and contributes to your business goals. Plus, we’re straight-talking – no jargon, just clear communication and a proper focus on results.

How do you decide which social media platforms are right for our business?

We don’t just stick you on every platform going. We figure out where your ideal customers are actually spending their time and what platforms best suit your business type and marketing goals. We’ll do our homework on your industry and audience to make sure we’re focusing your budget and our efforts where they’ll make the most impact.

How will you ensure the social media content matches our brand's voice and style?

Getting your brand voice spot on is massive for us. We kick things off with a proper deep dive into your brand guidelines, existing marketing materials, and target audience. We’ll work closely with you to understand your tone – whether it’s witty, formal, or somewhere in between – and we’ll ensure all content is on-brand before it ever sees the light of day.

What's your approach to handling negative comments or a social media crisis?

We don’t just hope for the best. We’ll have a plan in place that outlines how to respond to negative feedback or tricky situations – quickly, professionally, and in line with your brand values. The aim is always to turn a potential negative into a positive, or at least to manage it effectively and transparently.

Is social media advertising (paid social) part of your service, and how is that managed?

Paid social is a big part of what we do and can give your campaigns a proper boost. We can manage your social media ad campaigns from strategy and creative through to targeting, optimisation, and reporting. We’ll discuss your budget and objectives to make sure your ad spend is working as hard as possible for you.

What kind of reporting and communication can we expect?

We believe in keeping you in the loop, not in the dark. You’ll get regular, easy-to-understand reports detailing what we’ve been doing, how your social channels are performing against those key metrics we talked about, and what our plans are for the next period. Plus, we’re always here for a chat if you have questions.

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