Keep the Social Media Buzz – Buzzing!

By cayuga

Jan 22, 2016

Managing your social media buzz can take 30 minutes to an hour a day, tops. While this may seem like a lot, many customers are making their choice based on what they see and read. Most people understand that you will not always be perfect, but will usually browse back a couple of pages worth of comments.

Chat with your team; seek and enlist someone that is passionate about this, and let them go at it. Use these tips, and you will see fruitful rewards!

POST PICS DAILY – AT DIFFERENT TIMES

  • You should do this no more than once a day, but to all social media. It can be done in minutes. Mix-it up with food, drinks, and restaurant atmosphere shots.

TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE DOING – WHY SHOULD I GO THERE?

  • Let the world know what is happening: specials, new menus, the patio, etc.

SOFT SELLING ONLY

  • Talk about an offer once in a while, but you should not be seen as a used car salesman. Be authentic.

TALK ABOUT YOUR TEAM

  • Do you have a new Chef, a rock-star server, a great mixologist? Use your team member’s name [if they ok it]. This will make it personal and get your team in the game.

ALWAYS RESPOND TO COMMENTS

  • Responses should be ideally as same-day as possible. Positives can be as simple as a “like” or a “thank you” or “our team will love to hear that!” Be humble and thankful.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO ENGAGE – BACK AND FORTH

  • Some chat back and forth is good just not too lengthy. Social media should be used to build and nurture relationships.

ALWAYS RESPOND TO NEGATIVE – SAME DAY

  • If you messed up, admit and demonstrate you have learned from it. Do not argue or be defensive. “Thanks for the feedback and we will take steps…..” Responding with empathy to a guest’s comment shows that you care about hospitality.

DON’T BE TOO FORMAL OR DRY

  • Have fun with it; engage your audience. Just because you are part of a bigger company doesn’t mean you can’t have a personality!

POST PICS OF PEOPLE (WITH THEIR PERMISSION)

  • This makes it more authentic, fun, and connects with others.

GUEST DETAILS

  • Never give out personal details, and be sure to use private messaging when available.

 

For more details, or assistance with marketing and social media success, contact Russ Blakeborough at www.focus-fb.com


About the Author:

Russ Blakeborough is a former member of Cayuga Hospitality Consultants.


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