The following is a list of 5 Social Media Quick Tips that we present in our “Social Media Tips” newsletter.
1. Pick a topic, study it, practice it and then teach it – Start off by picking a topic that you are extremely passionate about. Read and research as much about your passion and topic as possible. Use your gained knowledge to create content and guides for others. Finally, you want to use your knowledge and content base as a resource to consult and teach others to get to your position and help them avoid the road blocks you have faced. Watch The Video Here
2. Don’t over extend yourself in the beginning. Select only 2 or 3 networks or groups to work with until you are well established and things are going smoothly. – Work with only a few networking websites so that you can truly focus efforts in a handful of communities where you can message and comment to others mulitple times per day. This will better help you build your expertise among each communities members. More than a few sites will cause yourself be to spread too thin. Watch The Video Here
3. Feed and nurture relationships in order for them to stay viable and build your reputation. – By feeding and nurturing your relationships, you are building loyalty to your friends and fans. By extending your network, you are giving yourself the ability to open many new doors. Watch The Video Here
4. The key for engagement is to start with something simple. Instead of a survey, start with a single question poll. – Instead of asking a whole heap of questions to your friends, fans, and potential clients; think about being in their shoes. It is much more likely to get a response from a single question poll rather than a survey. Watch The Video Here
5. When first creating a blog it is best to keep in mind that your most valuable asset will be the blog reader. – You can create all the wonderful content you want, but without readers, your blog is nothing. This means that when writing, you have to make sure that are writing with your reader in mind. It is your readers who will give you traffic, feedback, and friendships. Read More Here
What social media tips would you offer to a beginner?