HOW TO CREATE ENGAGING AND EFFECTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS

BY Benjamin

September 6, 2021

 

With over 3 billion users across the globe, a social media presence is essential for businesses of all kinds. It’s also an excellent way to get engaged with the target market. Other marketing methods, such as email marketing, do not allow for comments or sharing. Social media is a great way to connect with your audience, build brand awareness, and promote your products or services.

Social media graphics are becoming a vital part of social media marketing. No matter how unique your message or content is, you need great visuals to stand out. Social media visuals that resonate with your audience can help you reach more people on most platforms.

TYPES OF VISUAL CONTENT YOU CAN USE

Visual content can make any campaign work out and create interaction on social media. There are many kinds of visual content that you can use on social platforms—graphics, photos, videos, quotes, infographics, and more. 

You may wish to use a mix of these, depending on your industry. Videos do very well on social media, but they can be time-consuming and expensive to create. Graphics can be made specifically for your company, highly flexible and straightforward in attracting attention. Infographics and presentations can meet the requirements of any business and provide success in a B2B market. They are an eye-catching way to convey a message while also giving vital information to the audience.

WAYS TO CREATE ENGAGING SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS FOR YOUR NEXT DIGITAL CAMPAIGN

It is common knowledge that social posts with a massive presence gain more attention and work better online. Regrettably, there is no “secret formula” for creating compelling social media graphics. However, there are certain things you could do to make any picture stand out from the crowd when uploaded to the internet.

USING THE RIGHT MIX OF COLOURS

Colour has the unique ability to evoke a wide range of emotions in people based on their personal and cultural backgrounds. The colours you choose should reflect your brand and how you want readers to interpret the substance of your post. A picture’s colour also attracts attention and will capture an audience’s attention in a fraction of a second. Also, avoid using the same colours repeatedly and make sure you do not overdo it since doing so may throw the composition off.

EMPHASISING HIERARCHY ON YOUR VISUAL CONTENT

When you utilise a hierarchical structure, the audience will understand information quickly and easily. Using the right size, colour, contrast, repetition, and alignment, you may direct your audience’s eyes along a particular understanding path. A hierarchy leads their attention to the most critical information first and keeps it there longer. When done correctly, the order will also communicate your information logically and seamlessly, leaving your viewers wanting more.

BUILDING MOMENTUM WITH CTA

Once you have their attention, guide it in the proper direction. Make it clear to the readers that you want them to like or comment on your post. More often than not, you’ll want people to purchase from you or learn more about your services. 

Putting together a solid call to action will urge people to click on a link and emphasise why it will benefit them. It is difficult to strike a balance between being informative and overburdening designs with information. Include some essential information in your visual design, but use the caption of your post for any additional data. 

Clear and concise communication will keep your audience interested while also conveying your point. Too much information in a single image will often cause viewers to lose interest or make the visual less likely to capture their attention in the first place.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Strong visual content on social media gives people a reason to follow, like, comment, and eventually buy from you. It can make or break your strategy. Effective social media graphics can bring success to your business. 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Captain of ships and commander to a crew of designers. Benjamin Williams is a creative director with over 20 years of experience working with the world’s largest brands.