RANGKIANG: Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat
Vol 8, No 1 (2026)

SOCIAL MEDIA-BASED DIGITAL MARKETING TRAINING FOR TOURISM AWARENESS GROUPS (POKDARWIS) TO ENHANCE TOURIST VISITATIONS IN NAGARI SISAWAH

Meri Rahmania (PRODI EKONOMI STKIP PGRI SUMATERA BARAT)
Nefi Sulkaisi (PRODI EKONOMI STKIP PGRI SUMATERA BARAT)
Wati Wati (PRODI EKONOMI STKIP PGRI SUMATERA BARAT)
Desi Areva (PRODI EKONOMI STKIP PGRI SUMATERA BARAT)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Nagari Sisawah possesses significant potential for the development of nature, cultural, and eco-tourism. However, limited knowledge and skills regarding digital marketing strategies, creative content creation, and social media management have hindered optimal destination promotion, resulting in low visibility within the digital landscape. This community service initiative aims to enhance the capacity of the Nagari Sisawah Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) in implementing social media-based digital marketing strategies to boost the destination's appeal and increase tourist visits. The implementation methods included outreach sessions, training workshops, hands-on practice, and ongoing guidance in social media management. The material covered fundamental digital marketing concepts, social media platform utilization, creative content creation techniques, promotional photography and videography, content calendar planning, and performance evaluation using engagement and audience reach metrics. The outcomes of this activity include improved knowledge and skills among Pokdarwis members in independently managing digital promotions, the establishment of more professional and active social media accounts, an increase in published promotional content, and enhanced digital visibility for the Nagari Sisawah tourism destination. In the long term, this initiative is expected to increase tourist numbers, strengthen the destination's image, and generate positive economic impacts for the local community through sustainable, community-based tourism development. Keywords: Digital marketing, Pokdarwis, tourism promotion, Nagari Sisawah, tourist visits

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Journal Info

Abbrev

rangkiang

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Library & Information Science Public Health

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Rangkiang: Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat (2721-2688) are published biannual (June and December). Rangkiang focuses on the main problems in the development of the sciences of community services areas as follows: Community Services, People, Local Food Security;Training, Marketing, Appropriate ...