Yes, thinking like your cat can make you a better person. community manager ! Strategy, patience and interaction… Your little pet has more to teach you than you think, between two naps and a bowl of kibble. 🙃
What if you let yourself be coached by your furball? 🐱 Here are the 5 smartest tips your cat has given you the We Are COM team.
#1 – Be majestic, while remaining mysterious
The cat method? Your cat never runs towards you (if you lure him with kibble, it doesn't count). The cat knows how to make himself desired, he is present without being clingy, and only solicits you when he really wants to.
The lesson to be learned? Be active on the Social Media, but don't be pushy, don't overdo it! Let your followers breathe, it's letting them come to you naturally. Test and retest the frequency of your posts to find the perfect balance.
#2 – Be simple, yet incredibly irresistible
The cat method? 📦 An empty cardboard box, a piece of string, a ball of paper... What makes your cat irresistible is his unpredictable side. And yet, it's natural for him, he doesn't go out of his way to make you fall in love.
The lesson to be learned? Your content must go off the beaten track to defy the harsh law of scrolling. Bet on the unexpected and the surprising to captivate your audience, while ensuring that you remain consistent and authentic. Your goal? To become the star of your subscribers' coffee breaks.
#3 – Only get your claws out in case of absolute necessity
The cat method? Your cat broke your favorite vase? 🏺 So what, he doesn't panic and looks at you indifferently before going back to take a nap. None of this affects him, and he's right.
The lesson to be learned? In the event of a crisis, stay calm and, above all, remain dignified. Take the time to respond with empathy and professionalism to calm things down without giving in to panic. Why not prepare a “crisis kit” in advance or discover our 7 traps to absolutely avoid in crisis COM ?
#4 – Stay curious and always listen
The cat method? The cat listens to the slightest movement. The rustle of a bag at the other end of the house… And hey presto, he's already there! The feline is attentive to all signals and knows perfectly well how to distinguish those that are important to him.
The lesson to be learned? Learn to listen to your community and the signals, even weak ones, that it sends you. Questions, comments, new ideas… Everything is good to take in order to be able to meet the expectations of your subscribers and why not anticipate the next trends in social media.
#5 – Adopt the reward strategy
The cat method? We won't go so far as to say that the cat is a sellout, simply that a little treat can offer you a few minutes of idolatry. 🥰 In fact, small attentions strengthen its attachment and loyalty. In the end, everyone is happy.
The lesson to be learned? Transform your subscribers into loyal ambassadors via a rewards system. Organize contests, promote your best followers, offer exclusives... In short, offer them little pleasures, they will remember them!
