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Expanding your Social Media reach. 25 minutes per day 5x5x5

  • Writer: Mike Garrod
    Mike Garrod
  • Aug 28
  • 4 min read

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So, what is the 5 times 5 times 5 method? This method works by commenting on 5 posts and liking 5 posts within 5 minutes. By doing so, you will be able to grow your social media engagement, which in turn will increase traffic and potentially lead to more sales for your company.


What is 5 and 5 and 5? Start by liking five posts on social media. This will help you engage with five different accounts, encouraging them to interact with you in return—possibly leading to likes or even follows back. Next, enhance your engagement by commenting on five posts. Avoid leaving generic one- or two-word responses; instead, take the time to write thoughtful comments. For example, if you follow a catering business on Twitter posting pictures of cakes, you might write, “Wow, this looks incredible! Can’t wait to try it myself!” Thoughtful comments are more personal than simple likes and show that your brand genuinely cares about connecting with its audience and potential customers.


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Putting in this little extra effort helps demonstrate your enthusiasm and commitment to engagement. Given the variety of social media platforms—such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok—I recommend focusing on one platform at a time. This is where the 5 by 5 by 5 method comes in. I suggest dedicating 5 to10 minutes to each platform, ensuring you can engage with potential clients on all your channels without feeling overwhelmed. By spending just a few minutes on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc, you’ll only need 25 minutes a day to connect effectively across platforms. What are the benefits of the 5 by 5 by 5 method? The top benefits of using this method include growing your social media presence, fostering engagement with others, and encouraging interactions with your posts. This approach helps you reach a wider audience and establish a direct connection with your followers, which can lead to an increase in both followers and sales. Additionally, if your social media platforms are linked to your website, this method can drive more traffic and interactions on your site as well. Spending just 5 minutes on each platform may seem brief, but it makes a significant impact on boosting your social media presence. Why is social media engagement important to business growth? Social media engagement serves as powerful social proof for your business. It’s not just about the number of followers you have on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, although those numbers can influence how your business is perceived by potential customers.


A large social media following can act as a form of social proof, similar to celebrity endorsements or customer testimonials. It signals to your audience that your business is reputable and trustworthy, making them more likely to engage with your brand. Expanding your market reach. The great advantage of social media in today’s world is its global reach. Platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn allow businesses to connect with people from all over the world. With the right tools and strategies, your social media presence can serve as a powerful catalyst, converting views into potential appointments or visits to your business, ultimately leading to more sales. More Cost-Effective Than Traditional Marketing. When just one person shares or retweets a message from your business, it can reach thousands of people at no cost to you.


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This makes social media a far more cost-effective option than traditional methods like printing and distributing leaflets. A single shared post can spark additional interest in your business and potentially lead to even more shares. What’s even more cost-effective is that small businesses don’t always need to rely on paid advertising, which doesn’t always guarantee significantly higher engagement or more clients. Social media offers a powerful, budget-friendly way to expand your reach organically… High Social Engagement Boosts Brand Awareness. Each time someone clicks on your page or likes a post on social media, it boosts awareness of your business.


In addition, a company that doesn’t actively engage on its social media platforms risks being overlooked in the highly competitive business landscape. The last thing you want is for potential customers to perceive your business as inactive because you haven’t posted or interacted in months or even years. Regular engagement is key to staying visible and relevant in the digital world. I hope this helps with the quest for more business organically. Obviously, I can offer this service as part of my packages with Garrod Marketing, but as it’s more time-consuming for a third party like me to come up with the content to match the Rule of 5s, it can work out quite expensive.


This is why I like to help my clients get a grip on it themselves. If you would like a quote, please let me know. And any questions, please feel free to message me. Mike Garrod @ GarrodMarketing

 
 
 

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