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Sherwood Academy · Marketing · Lesson 1

What is a social media post actually for?

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Earn attention, build trust, or ask for an action.

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What are the three jobs a post can do?

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Readers give a post only a moment, and several competing messages leave no single point clear.

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Why does mixing jobs weaken a post?

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Views, shares and new followers.

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What does success look like for an attention post?

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Saves, thoughtful comments and people coming back.

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What does success look like for a trust post?

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No. People usually need to notice and trust you before they act, so mix all three jobs over time.

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Should every post be an action post?

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