How Social Networking Works for Sales
By now almost everyone has heard of social networking or social marketing. It has invaded the internet from every corner of the globe. It is also one of the best places to build your brand and find like minded people. The problem is most people don't know how to use it to its full potential. I often see them pushing their products and services which is not the correct thing to do. Pushing your wares in a social networking environment is equivalent to a door to door sales man. Nobody likes them and most of the time they pretend they aren't home ...
How to Find Followers on Social Networking Sites
One of the most frequent questions I receive from those starting out in social networking is “How do I find followers?” Well, first you need to be clear of who your demographic really is. (And the answer is not ‘anyone who’ll pay for my product or service.) Think about whom you would most love to work with or who would be ecstatic to have found your product. Are they male, female, or either? How old are they? What profession are they in? Do they have children? Are they married, in a relationship, or single? What keeps them up at night? What ...
Social Networking Etiquette
Social networking continues to be the heart of today's society. Since many people have become hooked to online platforms, there is need to consider how you behave. Some people actually think that social networking stages are licensed for bad behavior and mediocrity. Just like any other undertaking, you can determine success or failure by how you act. Social networking etiquette therefore comes into perspective. The following are tips and top rules you should never break no matter what you want from your social networking experience.
Are You Spending Too Much Time on Twitter?
Everybody loves Twitter. I get it. Heck, even I spend some time on it each day. The operative word being "some." I do not live there. I do not make it my home away from home like some of you marketers do. And the question that has to be asked is this. Even if you are getting a following on Twitter and making some cash from doing so, are your efforts worth the time spent when maybe you could be doing something else that would bring you a bigger return? I'm going to throw some ...
Six Tips for Successful Social Networking
I have heard many business owners in Indiana question whether social networking is a successful marketing tool. I am a firm believer that it is. Social networking sites offer a place for you to reach out to prospects and customers at no cost to you. They can also be a lot of fun! So how do you make social networking work for you? Here are five tips to make your efforts more successful:
