Automation is like an ATM improving the job of a teller by dispensing money 24/7. It is also your customer service hotline aiding your phone operator. Simply put, automation aims to aid customers and workers in their redundant jobs and repurpose them to a higher cause. In fact, it even reached the highest form of advancement now; mobile applications, specifically, automation apps.
7 Automation Apps That Will Make Your Marketing A Success
If you are a small business who wishes to make it big in the industry, or just simply wants to make your life easier, here are 7 Automation Apps which can make turn your business into a successful brand (without the added overhead cost).
Hootsuite
Hootsuite is a mobile application which can help you optimize your brand’s social media. It helps you save time by having you schedule your posts on peak time, track the content of your page, measure the impact and reach of your campaigns, and even get the feedback of your customers! They are also offering a free 30-day trial so you can try and see their application for yourself.
Buffer
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By the name itself, Buffer helps you manage your social media postings for later. Just like the Hoostsuite, it helps you optimize your brand in any social media platform. It manages your content, your schedule, and even offers you an image creator! The best part is they are offering different packages based on your budget! Talk about customer friendly!
Brand24
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If you want to know who is talking about your content online, Brand24 is the mobile app you need. It lets you access online mentions of your brand and helps you curate your content better. It also provides you social insights on what customers are talking about the most so you can reach your potential customers fast. At the same time, get to know what your competitors are up to, and get the chance to match their content.
Zapier
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If you need to automate your applications better, you can try Zapier. Basically, it lets your different social media accounts sync so you don’t miss a posting or even a birthday. For example, if you posted something on your blog, it will be automatically posted on your Facebook page too - two birds with one automation app!
IFTTT
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IFTTT works just like Zapier. It allows your different accounts to converse with each other, by posting the same content on all those accounts at the same time. It provides a connection among your wide array of profiles, so you don’t have to worry about that next posting you need to upload on time.
CoSchedule
If you need to plan everything all at once, there is one app to rule them all: CoSchedule. Basically, it lets you schedule your content depending on the social platform where it would work well. Not all postings work best for each social media account, like how Facebook posts don’t necessarily work in the Twitter world. If you need an app for that, CoSchedule can help you.
MeetEdgar
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MeetEdgar is an app which aids you in publishing your posts wisely, then automatically republishes your top posts on several occasions. Rest assured, you will never run out of content because this application has a schedule when to reposts your archives.
When you think of automation next time, think of it as your reliable companion. It was created to help you in the process of making your life easier and making your business brand better. Although it can cost you money in the short run, the return on investment will yield in the days to come. It saves you time and even boosts your sales, while you just sit back, relax, and watch your business turn into a success!
Which automation app are you excited to use? Tell us in the comments below!
