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I've have seen it all online in the world of social media marketing. How many times have you been approached by a complete stranger telling you how great their product, service, or company is? Probably more than you want to try and remember.
Social media is a place for the masses to gather. It's like a super sized party where you meet new people and share great ideas. If you are on of those serious entrepreneurs whose business means a lot to them, then the following 5 tips will help you greatly.
Social Media Etiquette
90/10 rule Give 90% content to 10% pitch. This is where most beginning online marketers start out wrong. There is a technique' to using social media effectively and one of the main pivot points is through giving more than you take. The key here is to give your audience the information they want (and sometimes need). Do this consistently and watch your network grow.
Be Yourself This is very important with your social media marketing because you need to set yourself apart. People are not after your product or service, they are after you! As hard as that may seem right now (depending on your current perspective), people want to do business with you and not some machine. You will attract much better customers to you if you are authentic and stay in touch with the "true you".
Be of Service The fastest track to success is through great service. Being here at one of the biggest parties ever (social media) means that you have the opportunity to provide great value to your audience. Whether it be with a 500 word blog post, content filled video, or something as simple as sharing someone else's content (more on that later), providing real world' value will boost your rapport and trustworthiness. Always be moving forward with great service in mind and people will want to hear what you have to say.
Be Passionate Whatever you choose to market online remember to do it with passion. If you are not passionate about what you do then people will begin to lose trust. They will wonder if you are a scam just waiting to take their money. Showing that you love what you do will inspire people to listen to your message.
Stay Positive There's enough negativity going around for more than the world's population to thrive on. Don't add to the cause. Staying positive and even making the best out of bad stories will keep people hanging around you longer. Be a breeding ground for inspiration and leadership but don't be the energy vampire.
Not too hard right? The sad truth is that too many people are being told to do it the wrong way and that is really hurting the perception of other online marketers. So what can you do about it? Call the out! Tell them they need to go and read this article if they want to have great results. Remember, everybody has a great opportunity, for the right people that is. Don't assume that just because you have the best product, that it is what's needed in someone else's life.
