10 Free Tools That Will Shave Hours Off Social Media Management

It should come as no surprise that social media isn't going anywhere. Not only are businesses solidifying their presence on more social media networks, but they're also investing more in these channels. In fact, in 2014 alone, social media ad spend topped $8.5 billion, and that number is projected to reach nearly $14 billion by 2018.


1. Likeable Hub

   Likeable Hub is a comprehensive social solution for SMBs that could even replace your marketing agency or consultant by aiding in content creation, social listening, social media advertising, lead generation, strategy, and support, and more.

2. Hootsuite

   Hootsuite is a trusted giant in the social tools space known for its social listening tools and RSS feed capabilities for multiple social networks--allowing you to connect with more than 35 popular social media apps.

3. Buffer

   Buffer tracks your follower activity and determines the perfect moment to schedule tweets to maximize your exposure. With the Chrome extension, you can schedule content easily while browsing.

4. TweetDeck

  TweetDeck is great for all Twitter-savvy businesses. It has some of the most advanced and helpful Twitter functionalities--such as custom timelines, Twitter lists and searches, and team accounts--that will shave hours off social media management while helping you do more.

5. SocialOomph

   Organize and analyze your Twitter accounts in one easy place using SocialOomph. It allows you to track your keywords, mentions, and retweets across multiple accounts and schedule tweet drafts.

6. MavSocial

   MavSocial, whose name is a hybrid of maven and social, aims to be a trusted expert in managing your business's social media content. Its business-oriented visuals and management allow you to consolidate your social activity in one place. 

7. SocailPilot
   
   Social media marketing tool to increase brand awareness & traffic. We have tailored social media scheduling automation for marketers.

 8.  Boardreader

   BoardReader allows users to search multiple message boards simultaneously, allowing users to share information in a truly global sense

 9.  TwitterCounter

   Twitter Counter is the number one site to track your Twitter stats. Twitter Counter provides statistics of Twitter usage and tracks over 14 million users.

10.  Google Alert