UGC Strategies to Boost Your Engagement Rates
Learn how user-generated content (UGC) can lift your brand’s engagement rates.
Deniz Yılmaz 6 min read
User-generated content (UGC) is the photos, videos and reviews your customers create about your brand. People trust other customers’ experiences far more than anything brands say about themselves.
Why is UGC so effective?
- It provides social proof and makes the buying decision easier.
- It gives you a steady, low-cost source of content.
- It turns customers into part of your community.
Ways to collect UGC
- Create a branded hashtag and feature it on your packaging and profile.
- Ask customers to share a post a few days after their order arrives.
- Run monthly contests and reward the best content.
- Say thank you by featuring shared content in your stories.
Permission and transparency
Always get permission before using someone’s content on your own account or in your ads, and tag the original creator. It is the right thing to do legally, and it builds trust with your community.
Measure your UGC
Compare the engagement rate of posts featuring UGC with your brand-produced content. You will usually see higher save and share rates.
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