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People respond to conversations, not pitches. This guide covers what to share, how to word your messages, and when to follow up.

Share content that connects

Whether you share through Fluid or on social media, share things the other person will find useful or interesting:
  • Product demonstrations
  • Success stories
  • Team achievements
  • Training resources
  • Business opportunities

Mix your content types

Each type of content does a different job. Photos make a quick connection. A single strong image can tell a story faster than a paragraph. Share:
  • Before-and-after results
  • Real people using real products in everyday situations
  • Candid team celebrations
  • Lifestyle images that inspire
Videos build trust, because people can see and hear you. Share:
  • Short tutorials, about 1 to 3 minutes long
  • Unscripted testimonials that sound like a friend’s recommendation
  • Behind-the-scenes clips
  • Live product demonstrations
Documents carry detail and look professional. Share:
  • Product catalogs
  • Step-by-step training guides
  • Roadmaps for new team members
  • Event playbooks

Write messages that start conversations

Replace pitches with personal messages

What every message needs

  1. Personalization. Use their name and something they told you.
    • “Michelle, since you’re passionate about clean beauty…”
    • “John, following up on our conversation about growing your business…”
  2. Value first. Lead with something that helps them.
    • “This quick video shows how to get the results we talked about…”
    • “Here’s the solution we discussed for your skincare concerns…”
  3. A natural call to action. Invite a reply without pressure.
    • “When you have a moment, I’d love your thoughts on this.”
    • “Let me know if you’d like to hear more about what worked for me.”

Make videos people watch

Video works because it puts a face to your message. People see real experiences and real results, which builds trust. Before you record:
  • Outline your key points, but stay natural.
  • Choose a clean, well-lit spot.
  • Test your sound.
  • Have your products or props ready.
While you record:
  • Hook viewers in the first 3 seconds.
  • Keep it to 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Speak with energy, in your own words.
  • Show, don’t just tell.
Before you share:
  • Add captions. Many people watch with the sound off.
  • Include your brand elements.
  • End with a clear call to action.
  • Watch it on more than one device.

Follow up when they engage

Fluid shows you when people engage with what you share. In the mobile app, Catch Up suggests follow-ups, for example when a contact views a page you shared, starts a video but doesn’t finish it, or hasn’t ordered two days after you sent them a SmartLink. Your company chooses which suggestions are on in Catchups. To see what a specific person does with your content, share it as a SmartLink: choose the contact, then send the link by text or email, or copy it. Their activity is then tracked to that contact. When a suggestion appears:
  1. Check what they engaged with.
  2. Respond with something relevant to it.
  3. Add value, such as an answer or a related item.
  4. Suggest a next step, without pressure.
  5. Keep it conversational.

Keep your content compliant

Compliance keeps you and your company safe while leaving room to be creative. Do:
  • Share real, verified experiences.
  • Focus on relatable, everyday moments.
  • Keep your messages truthful and clear.
  • Follow your company’s guidelines.
Don’t:
  • Make income claims or guarantees.
  • Make medical or health claims.
  • Pressure people or use hard-sell tactics.
  • Compare yourself to competitors.

Build an engagement routine

Every week:
  • Post at consistent times.
  • Share fresh content 3 to 5 times.
  • Reply to comments within hours.
  • Review what got the most engagement.
In every post:
  • Ask questions that start a discussion.
  • Share stories that invite replies.
  • Try polls and other interactive content.
  • Celebrate your community’s successes.

Frequently asked questions

A mix of photos, videos and documents, because each does a different job. Photos make a quick connection, videos build trust, and documents carry detail. Whatever you share, keep it authentic. See Mix your content types.

Get help

Email Fluid support at help@fluid.app. The Getting help page lists what to include in your request.