How to Use Behavioral Triggers to Spur Social Media Actions

http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/behavioral-triggers/

Our brains are hardwired to base decisions on emotion and familiarity.

#1: Set the Tone with Facial Cues
#2: Help Your Fans “Feel” the Experience
#3: Use Memories to Connect
#4: Promise (and Deliver) Something New

Use Photos to Boost Social Chatter

http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/photos-boost-social-chatter/

It only takes a simple request and most people are happy to take and share pictures while in your store or at your event—especially if you give them a fun way to do it.

You can increase your return on these social shares by highlighting your social profile URLs, handle and hashtag in high-traffic areas and asking people to tag you in their updates.

#1: Encourage Unexpected Activities
#2: Give Customers Props
use art installations, themed cardboard cutouts or decorated spaces with props (e.g., hats, mustaches, capes and other accessories) and encourage people to take pictures.
#3: Use Fads in Your Favor
#4: Highlight Customers’ Best Photos

When you ask people to share pictures, give them a fun way to do it and encourage them to tag you