{"id":215,"date":"2022-02-01T17:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T15:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/myadbot.com\/?p=215"},"modified":"2022-08-16T23:28:18","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T21:28:18","slug":"getting-a-handle-on-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myadbot.com\/blog\/how-to-advertise-online\/getting-a-handle-on-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting a handle on social media"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know that there are an estimated 25 million active Social media users in South Africa alone? The average time spent on social platforms per day is 3h32m. This makes it a staple in any digital marketing strategy. But with ever-evolving and new platforms, it&#8217;s a bit of a beast to harness for business growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 8 of the best <strong>free <\/strong>Social Media Marketing courses that will help you understand the social world through interesting and relevant online learning experiences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/localiq.com\/local-marketing-lab\/local-social-media-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Local Social Media Marketing Lab<\/a>&nbsp;<br><\/strong>This course is good for small business owners or marketers looking to build an authoritative online presence through social media in their geographic and topic-based communities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/classes\/Social-Media-Marketing-How-to-Create-an-Impactful-Strategy-for-Any-Business\/2015764790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How to Create an Impactful Social Strategy for Any Business<\/strong><\/a><br>For mid-size or larger organizations looking to streamline and scale their social media marketing efforts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/social-listening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social Listening: Your Launchpad to Success on Social media<\/a><br><\/strong>If you are trying to build a community around your brand, stay ahead of the curve, and maintain a positive reputation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/learn\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Facebook Advertising Blueprint<\/strong><\/a><br>Great for businesses who are looking to get started with Facebook ads or sell directly through the Facebook platform.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/later.com\/training\/influencer-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Influencer Marketing 101: From Zero to Hero<\/strong><\/a><br>How to reach a wider but still-relevant audience through influencer marketing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/course\/how-to-use-tiktok-for-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How To Use TikTok for Business<\/strong><\/a><br>An easy-to-digest course for those wanting to promote their business, personal brand or products with video marketing on TikTok.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/commsweek.ragan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Practices-for-Inclusive-Social-Media_May-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best Practices for Inclusive Social Media<\/strong><\/a><br>A course that&#8217;s good for everyone. <\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Ads? 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