Keep a regular schedule

Products, like people, have personalities. For example, Patagonia is outdoors, adventurous, and environmentally conscious. When you think of this brand, you think about the mountains and a thirst for adventure, not so much about jackets or ski pants.

If you want your brand to sell, ...

Social media allows brands to engage with their audience and listen to their feedback. 

Unhappy customers are a great source of learning. Personal communication can turn a poor customer experience into a positive experience. Look through reviews and address every complaint personally. 

Don't stay with the conventional social media sites or to what everyone else is doing.

Try out new ideas. Shake up the content of your blog or create a Snapchat account. Measure the impact to see what works best.

Know your audience inside and out. Know which social media platforms they frequent and maintain a presence on those sites. Create content your audience wants to see.

• Engage your audience. Start conversations, hold contests, and ask for input and feedback.

Producing content is a form of advertising.

Get creative with your content. Curate photos that represent your brand's personality on Instagram. Create videos and post them on Facebook.

You should have fun with your content. You most likely started your business becaus...