I've become something of a social media junkie. When I'm not checking Facebook and LinkedIn to see who's doing what and what the hot topics are, I am reading about how to use social media even more to promote and grow my business - and to help my coaching/consulting clients with their social media planning.
I don't pretend to know all the answers. Honestly there is SOOOOO much out there on social media I don't think anyone can understand all the ins and outs of every single tools and site. But it is important to understand some of the basics about all of social media.
That why I'm sharing this link from http://Mashable.com with you on 7 Lessons for Using Social Media. There are some great ideas in it - my favorites being Don't Expect a Response and What You Want is Not the Point. They remind me of a friend who started a blog for his company and was then disappointed that no one was "talking" on it. He wanted there to be a lively discussion - his readers however wanted to get information and nothing more at least in the beginning.
So what sites and tools are you using to promote yourself or your business? What is working the best for you? I use Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn the most along with a couple of sites that are for specific groups. If you want to connect with me on any of them, please do!
LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciaebrown
Twitter - http://twitter.com/FeliciaBrown
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/people/Felicia-Brown/1158084519
You Tube - http://www.youtube.com/fbrown6886 and http://www.youtube.com/smartspamarketing Massage Professionals - http://www.massageprofessionals.com/profile/FeliciaBrown
And if you aren't using social media (or don't really feel confident about doing so or how to get started), I'd love to know what trips you up or holds you back. I'll offer some help and "how tos" in future posts and/or courses.
Felicia
PS...I will be speaking on Social Media at the Schools Summit in February (in warm, sunny Florida) and the Day Spa Expo in March (in the un-official spa capital of the US - Las Vegas). Come see me if you can!
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