Don’t you just hate logging on to Facebook or Twitter to see a whole bunch of spam or sales pitches?
I don’t know about you, but having been on social media since 2006 I’ve seen a lot of changes in the way people use these platforms.
Social Media is one of the best tools for any business; it’s a sales, marketing and customer service tool all rolled into one – when used properly!
But it seems like almost every newbie makes the same rookie mistakes when they start using social media; they treat it as a way to sell sell sell, and over promote.
What you need to do is give give give, and engage! You see there’s an etiquette we should all follow on using social media and some definite DON’Ts.
Since I’m so passionate about this I’ve put them into this quick 4 minute video on the Don’ts of Social Media Etiquette.
Whether you’re on the receiving end of spam or the one making the mistakes, I’m going to take you through 5 of the most annoying don’ts I have seen on every platform from LinkedIn and Google Plus to Facebook and Twitter.
With my tips and pointers you’ll be rocking social media etiquette in no time; bettering your brand, honing in on more meaningful connections and most importantly, keeping it fun.
What you will learn in this episode:
- 5 Things you definitely shouldn’t be doing on Social Media
- The importance of being memorable with your outreach
- How recommendations can really impact your business
- How to avoid being spammy with your opt-in’s
- Why placing irrelevant links on someones Facebook wall will get you nowhere
- The sneaky way people used Retweets to spam (a definite no-no!) and how to deal with them
Can’t see this video? Watch it on Youtube.
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“I don’t want your crap on my wall”- @nataliesisson Find out a few other Social Media Don’ts by watching this video! https://bit.ly/1kte8wx
Check out these resources to help you further:
- How to use LinkedIn Properly to establish meaningful connections and credibility
- A few tips on How to Use Twitter to make friends and influence people
- Use Facebook to Build Your Brand and Business without being spammy
Alright Freedom Fighters, here’s my challenge for you: Join the 10 Day Social Media Challenge (it’s FREE!) and see how harnessing the power of social media can change your brand and business. Keep me posted on progress by leaving a note in the comment section below!