Hello guys! I recently discovered this website and I gotta say from my first impressions, this site is amazing! I see a lot of people discussing ideas and resolving issues about social media. I tried looking everywhere on where I could post this thread and the closest page could relate to my subject manner is this. So I gotta tell you guys something, I'm in need of desperate guidance and advice. A few months ago I was told by an ex-worker that he just started a Social Media Marketing Agency, he explained to me that he started it after being laid off. After doing some research about this, for the first time in YEARS, and I mean a long time, I feel some sort of spark inside my body, every morning that I get up I have this urge in starting my own SM Marketing Agency. Ive tried asking him for advice but he just doesn't want to, and that is fine! Anyway, what I'm trying to say to you guys is that I have never had any felt or been so passionate and confident about something ever in my life. Weird right? I just don't know where to start
Im lost and hungry, hungry for information. Ive done a lot of research but everyone just seems to give you somewhat of an unreachable image without any guidance but motivational speeches and common sense suggestions. No one out there has given a detailed step-by-step guide on how to create a SMMA, and I could understand why. I don't mean how to form and LLC and how to build a website or etc. I mean how to set up ads for your clients on facebook, instagram, google and such. Im gonna list some questions down below if you guys could help me or even guide me in the right direction, I would really appreciate it! I understand that people hype this business and how you can become a millionaire with just a few customers and such but for me, an extra $1500 a month would even help. So my questions are: (1) Are there any tools or software that could save time or help me market for my clients? (2) Are there any lead generation ideas or applications that could help me drive leads for customers? (3) What email marketing software would you guys recommend? where I could send out emails, promotions and/or coupons for my clients. (4) Any suggestions about optimizing a clients website? (5) Any advice or suggestions for someone like me who is starting a Social Media Marketing Agency? Once again, thank you guys! Looking forwards to speaking and interacting with all of you!