How to be Social Media Smart in 19 Words
Are you still nervous about social media? Not sure what to say, where to go or who to talk to? Constantly wondering if you’re doing the right thing but not actually doing much at all?
Remember even the social media experts didn’t know anything about social media just a few short years ago. No one did because social media didn’t exist.
Social media super star Chris Brogan just wrote a book about Google+ even though Google+ only launched a few months ago. He’s smart but so are you. If he can go from having never used Google+ to writing a book about it in such a short time then you can pick up social media fast too by trying it, learning as you go along and sticking with it until you feel confident.
These are my social media tips for new users in 19 words:
- Choose a smiley avatar.
- Be the best you can be.
- Engage and be engaged.
- Keep at it.
- Have fun.
That’s it! Now go and spend some time on social media.
If you like, you can even start by sharing this post using the handy buttons below. You might feel a bit nervous to begin with but soon social media will be as easy as licking a stamp, waving at someone or sending an email.
If you’d like to connect with me on your favorite social media outposts you can find me here:
If you’re not sure what to say just say hi and if you’re feeling nervous just be you – that’s what will really interest people and make you stand out from the crowd.
What worries you about social media or what do you love most about it?
Rosemary Jayne
Mar 2, 2012 -
I’ve recently been working on improving my socialness on social media, I’, actually doing all 5 points you recommend, granted it’s only on Twitter right now but you have to start somewhere!
I definitely agree with the smiley avatar – as you said in answer to a question I asked people prefer talking to faces rather than logos. My favourite point though has to be being engaged. I was watching one of Amy Porterfield’s YouTube videos about how to increase your Twitter following and she said the mark of a good user is plenty of @replies in their feed – I make a point of randomly talking to at least one follower a day, and often end up having “totally random” conversations. But it’s great fun which is what counts 😉
Annabel Candy
Mar 3, 2012 -
Hi Rosemary,
Twitter is my fave:) That’s a great addition – if you’re not having fun you’re not doing it right!
barbara
Mar 3, 2012 -
I just posted about this on my ‘birthday’ blog post. You are so right about how quickly it moves and I keep telling people if they don’t jump in they’ll be too far behind to ever really ‘get’ it. It’s not the wave of the future it is the here and now.
b
Sonia Marsh/Gutsy Living
Mar 3, 2012 -
Barbara,
I can just see you and me both sitting in a sci-fi gizmo-filled room when we’re 90 years old, trying to keep up with the latest. 🙂
Annabel Candy
Mar 3, 2012 -
Happy birthday Barbara:)Ah yes, Sonia, the learning never ends – keeps it interesting:)
Dave Doolin
Mar 3, 2012 -
As I like to say, “It’s not hard to do or understand.”
Beats kicking coal around an oil rig.
Di @ Life is Di-licious
Mar 5, 2012 -
I’m still finding my feet with social media and trying not to just use it to promote a new blog post. I use Twitter and a Facebook page.
I’m still mystified by Google+1….guess I need to do allocate some time to do my homework on that one!