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These courses will make you a social media superstar

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Jaime Carrillo

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Thanks to the power of the internet, every goober can have their 15 minutes of fame. Make yours last forever by becoming a social media superstar.

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Each of these classes has everything you need to rise to internet stardom. It’s the knowledge that the big guys and gals rely on to get big and stay big on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Best of all, they’re way cheaper than some lousy seminar in a packed hotel banquet hall. Grab these classes and learn at your own pace.

Best of all, most of these classes are offered on Skillshare which means new users can sign up and unlock two free weeks of online learning. If you have a need for speed, you might just get a free education!

1) Social media marketing bundle

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Instead of learning one platform, learn them all. You’ll come away with all the ins and outs of marketing your media on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, and even Instagram. With over six hours of seminars, understand how to build an audience and maintain their trust. Develop the best engagement strategies and raise your profile with some simple tips.

Price on the Daily Dot Store: $34

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2) Crafting your digital presence on Instagram

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Forget #nipslips and #foodporn. There’s more to growing an audience on Instagram than hashtags. In this class, learn how to utilize your passion for photography to build a following. More importantly, master the apps back end and follow your analytics like a hawk to figure out how to grow your audience.

Price on Skillshare: $8.25/month (after two free months)

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3) Fundamentals of Google Analytics

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It may not be as sexy as rackin’ up customers, but mastering Google Analytics is one of the most helpful tools in building an online presence. Set goals for growth and retention, use segments to better understand your followers and learn how to capitalize on trends using the best SEO practices.

Price on Skillshare: $8.25/month (after two free months)

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4) Get your first 1,000 subscribers on YouTube

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If you like getting animated, there’s no better place to show off than YouTube. Standing out among endless videos can be a challenge though. This class will help nab your first 1,000 subs and give you the tools to grow them exponentially. Learn the fundamentals to use and the ones to avoid. Create stunning thumbnails and optimize your channel to its full potential.

Price on Skillshare: $8.25/month (after two free months)

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5) Hashtag optimization to drive traffic

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Admit it: you don’t understand hashtags. We all like to think we do, but we don’t. After this class, you’ll be a total hashtag wizard and learn how to use them to drive hoards of traffic to your Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and Facebook. Utilize the power of tags to to nab millions of likes and followers.

Price on Skillshare: $8.25/month (after two free months)

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