Don't Be A Commercial.

We all read articles about how important it is to market ourselves through social media.

I’ve been talking to successful freelancers to find out the realities of using social media for business and getting their tips for the best ways to network and promote their work. Here are 7 tips that will boost your social media effectiveness.

1. Develop a Social Media Strategy

2. Choose the Right Sites for Your Niche

3. Think Long-Term

4. Raise Your Profile

5. Hang Out Where Your Clients Do

6. One Size Doesn’t Always Fit All

7. Think of Your Social Media as Part of a Greater Whole

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Social media marketing is challenging. A good point to remember is don't be a "commercial". Even here on a business social network like IBOtoolbox constantly promoting our Biz-ops, products and services is a turn off, even to our fellow online marketers. Commenting on other's press releases and community posts is good for business in the social networks arena.

By and large, people don’t want to hear you “sell” your services to them through social networks. There is nothing wrong with using social media to promote what you have to offer, but make sure that you really engage with your audience in a genuine manner and provide some real value to them. People are far more likely to do business with someone they like.

"We get paid for bringing value to the marketplace" (Jim Rohn)


There's a lot of bad isms floating around this world, but one of the worst is commercialism. (George Seaton)

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