Social Media Strategy & Planning

Foundation & Goals

  • Clear business objectives defined (awareness, leads, sales)
  • Target audience personas created for Nepal market
  • Competitor social media analysis completed
  • Platform selection based on audience presence
  • Brand voice and tone guidelines documented
  • Visual identity consistent across all platforms
  • Social media calendar created (monthly)
  • KPIs and success metrics identified

Platform Setup

  • Facebook Business Page fully optimized
  • Instagram Business account connected
  • LinkedIn Company Page created
  • TikTok Business account set up (if relevant)
  • Profile pictures consistent across platforms
  • Bio/About sections optimized with keywords
  • Contact information complete and accurate
  • Website links added to all profiles

Content Strategy & Creation

Content Planning

  • Content pillars defined (3-5 main themes)
  • Mix of content types: educational, entertaining, promotional
  • 80/20 rule applied (80% value, 20% promotional)
  • Nepali festivals and holidays incorporated
  • Local events and trends monitored
  • User-generated content strategy planned
  • Content repurposing strategy documented
  • Posting frequency defined per platform

Visual Content

  • High-quality images optimized for each platform
  • Video content (Reels, Stories, TikTok) created
  • Nepal-relevant visuals and imagery used
  • Brand colors and fonts consistently applied
  • Text overlays readable on mobile devices
  • Proper image dimensions for each platform
  • Captions in both Nepali and English where appropriate

Engagement & Community Management

Audience Engagement

  • Respond to comments within 2-4 hours
  • Reply to direct messages promptly
  • Ask questions to encourage discussion
  • Run polls and surveys regularly
  • Share user-generated content with credit
  • Host live sessions or Q&A
  • Create interactive Stories (quizzes, polls)
  • Monitor brand mentions and tagged posts

Community Building

  • Join relevant Nepal-focused groups
  • Engage with followers' content
  • Collaborate with other Nepal businesses
  • Feature customer success stories
  • Create exclusive offers for followers
  • Run contests and giveaways (following platform rules)
  • Build relationships with micro-influencers

Facebook Marketing for Nepal

Facebook Strategy

  • Post at optimal times (8-9 AM, 1-2 PM, 7-9 PM NPT)
  • Use Facebook Groups for community engagement
  • Leverage Facebook Live for announcements
  • Create Events for promotions or launches
  • Utilize Facebook Stories daily
  • Share blog posts with engaging images
  • Video content optimized for News Feed
  • Facebook Pixel installed on website

Facebook Ads

  • Target audiences created (location, interests, behaviors)
  • Custom audiences from website visitors
  • Lookalike audiences for scaling
  • A/B test ad creative and copy
  • Mobile-first ad design
  • Clear call-to-action buttons
  • Retargeting campaigns set up
  • Ad performance monitored weekly

Instagram Marketing for Nepal

Instagram Strategy

  • Grid aesthetic planned and maintained
  • Instagram Reels created 3-5 times per week
  • Stories posted daily with engagement stickers
  • Relevant Nepal hashtags researched and used
  • Location tags for Kathmandu, Pokhara, etc.
  • Instagram Shopping enabled (if e-commerce)
  • Highlights organized by categories
  • Collaborate with Nepal influencers

Instagram Content

  • Behind-the-scenes content shared
  • User-generated content reposted
  • Carousel posts for storytelling
  • First comment with additional hashtags
  • Save-worthy educational content created
  • Mix of feed posts and Reels
  • Captions encourage engagement

Analytics & Optimization

Performance Tracking

  • Track follower growth weekly
  • Monitor engagement rate (likes, comments, shares)
  • Analyze reach and impressions
  • Track click-through rates to website
  • Measure conversion from social media
  • Monitor social media referral traffic in Google Analytics
  • Track competitor performance
  • Generate monthly performance reports

Continuous Improvement

  • Review top-performing content monthly
  • Identify best posting times from insights
  • A/B test content types and formats
  • Adjust strategy based on data
  • Stay updated on platform algorithm changes
  • Test new features (Stories, Reels, Live)
  • Refine target audience based on followers
  • Update content calendar based on performance

Nepal-Specific Best Practices

Local Optimization

  • Content in both Nepali and English
  • Reference local events and festivals
  • Use Nepal time zone for scheduling
  • Feature local landmarks and culture
  • Partner with Nepal influencers and brands
  • Address Nepal-specific pain points
  • Showcase local customer success stories
  • Use NPR pricing in promotional content

Mobile & Platform Considerations

  • Mobile-first content creation (90%+ mobile users)
  • Vertical video for Stories and Reels
  • Quick-loading images (internet speed consideration)
  • Facebook and TikTok priority (high Nepal usage)
  • WhatsApp Business for customer service
  • Payment integrations (eSewa, Khalti mentions)

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