Are you struggling to give your social media marketing a boost? One big mistake businesses make is posting content that sometimes initially attracts a lot of attention, but ultimately causes a large number of people to unfollow. In order to optimize your social media marketing's performance, the goal is to attract new followers without losing old ones. So, to accomplish this goal, you will want to avoid social posts that anger or disturb your audience, prompting them to unfollow.

Social Media Posts to Avoid

1. Negative Posts Targeting Followers or Customers - It is very tempting to respond in kind to a negative or angry post or review, the better option is to use it as an opportunity to show off your customer services skills. While you may not be able to convert a dissatisfied customer into a happy one, potential customers will see and appreciate your efforts.

2. Inappropriate Viral Content - Social media posts that are funny or interesting, shared with the intent of going viral, are great so long as it is appropriate for your audience. Moreover, these types of posts can become seriously overdone. The best option is to share funny content limited to and scheduled on a designated day of the week.

3. Religious or Political Posts - Especially in today's environment, every business needs to carefully consider the benefits of weighing in on religious or political issues. In most instances, it is best to avoid these types of social media posts altogether. The backlash can seriously damage your brand, especially if you don't have a firm understanding of your audience or core customers.

4. Posts that Are Not Proofread - The core idea behind marketing on social media is being social. This does lead to more casual conversations and language. Regardless, you still want your business to come across as professional. Just a few small spelling or grammatical errors can make your company look amateurish. 

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