How to Manage Social Media in 22 Minutes a Day

Young man riding hour hand of clockDon’t take on more than you can do well.

By Becky Livingston

When done well, social media management should not take up all of your time. However, it’s not a set-it-and-forget-it process either. Consider the amount of time you plan to spend on social media – and be realistic! In some cases, social media management and community managers do this full time.

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But they are overseeing multiple brands and interacting with a variety of audiences throughout the day. In some cases, they are also doing the research for new posts, content development and analytics.