I think this ($) logic and my examples/screenshots will interest you.  ;-)

Engagement Grade = PROFIT

I'm alll about "dollars & deadlines." When I prioritize my tasks (you know: figure out what should be done first out of the zillion overwhelming possibilities!), those are the two things that take priority: true deadlines and money tasks.

Specifically: the easiest tasks that will bring in the most revenue or have the best results - in the least amount of time.

That’s not to say that I’m lazy, but rather busy - or tend to “take action fast for quick results” and just do quick tests to determine the best use of my time & attention.

Well, or maybe I am a bit ‘lazy’ with some things, like this quick test with Vizully - the web based Graphics app I told you about that was just released this week. 

Truth: I did not actually create anything.

I just grabbed one of the pre-made images from Vizully and did a super quick test with it on my niche Facebook Page and also on Instagram.

That part is interesting, but the WHY is where it really gets good, so keep reading!

Here are the results:



Not bad, hey?

(you can click these images to view them full size, btw)

To give you a better idea, here are those results compared to the same types of image posts before & after it. The image above is #2 of 4 on the list:



As you can see, the "quickie test" with the Vizully Graphic (#2) outperformed my usual Facebook Page posts!


Here’s the WHY: because Engagement Grade = PROFIT

I'll tell you why this post performed better, and also why I tested it - so you can see why it matters.

And how something like a simple graphic & discussion on social media can be VERY profitable.

Otherwise none of this would make any sense, right? ;-)

It all started when someone turned me on to SocialBlueBook.com.

I popped my social media into in there, and this is what it said:



Look at my Engagement Grade there: C+ ?!

Like most networks, and even brands I pitch, they tend to "grade you" based on post response - meaning: comments.

Nevermind the influence or conversion rate, right? Pfft!

Still, ~$500 to upload a promotional photo/image to Instagram is nothing to sneeze at. ;-)

And look what a single video share is worth on my account, even at a C+ grade:



I've asked questions before, and actually do it all the time to engage and interact with my audience, but I never considered using "Question Graphics" - until I saw them in Vizully. So simple, yet brilliant!

Since I took those screenshots, my "engagement grade" is already improving.

Yes, THAT fast! Because again… I’m all about fast testing & quick results.

I used the Vizully "question graphics" on Instagram too, with good results! In fact, I got a higher comment-to-like ratio on those, which is exactly what increases your "engagement" based on how most people (the ones that pay you!) calculate that.

Obviously getting paid $500 per single image or $1000 per single video is awesome already… but if you could make that half-a$$ing it, why not improve & increase - right?! right, lol


I avoided Instagram for ages. WHY did I change my mind? It's definitely not my preferred social platform. And I'm not one to jump on every bandwagon, or waste ANY time on something that doesn't serve my business AND serve my audience.

Which are the two reasons I finally got on board - because my audience is there (by the thousands!) and because that's where the big advertisers are focused these days.

For example, look what a single photo & video combo is valued at on my Instagram account:




What I'm sharing with you is: What Motivates Me

or: WHY I do certain things, like start focusing on Instagram growth, or test Vizully.

Those question graphics alone (like the example I showed you above) increased my "engagement grade" almost instantly.

Plus it struck up a GREAT discussion with my audience, which was incredibly value in itself.

To state the obvious: it gave me content, product & monetization ideas - based on their responses.

There are tons more "engaging" graphics and templates ready to use in Vizully too, like Tip Graphics and Infographics. :)


Anyway, I found the results VERY interesting, and thought you would as well. My username is @LowCarbTraveler on both Facebook and Intstagram if you want to browse through my social accounts. Of course, what I shared with you above is not something you can see publicly...

I hope that inspires you, and motivates you to do something cool too, for awesome results - and GREAT profit potential.

And YES, I'm already working with sponsors and brands on paid blogging & social campaigns on a regular basis. There's TONS of potential there, in ANY niche!

I haven't used any paid advertising to grow my social media reach or build my audience, by the way. Just plain, fun, organic, simple use of each platform...

I teach my affiliate marketing and social marketing strategies weekly in my Private Brainstorming Group. If you want to get on the fast-track to seeing RESULTS for yourself, you should join us! 

Best,
Lynn Terry
ClickNewz.com

p.s. Take a quick look at Vizully while they still have it super cheap today.

See what you think, at least...

I bought it not really feeling 100% sure about it, but decided to test it out at least. As you can see from what I showed you above... Vizully has definitely been worth the few bucks & few minutes - already! And that was with me NOT creating anything at all (yet), and simply using the graphic templates as-is in a quick test. :)