Thursday, September 28, 2006

Socialize for Search Engine


Networking on social media is an effective way to build professional relationships, expand your professional network, and enhance career opportunities.

The key to getting the most out of these social web sites is to start small.
By spending time at these sites, you'll discover what type of information is popular, get tons of ideas for new articles, and find out exactly what's on the minds of regular Internet users. Eventually, start creating some valuable and interesting content of your own,

Identify the social media platforms most relevant to your industry and professional goals. LinkedIn is a primary platform for professional networking, but other platforms like Tiktok and even Instagram can also be valuable depending on your field. 

The main things you should be doing on social media sites:
* Do create a profile with a link back to your web site
* Do tag your articles with relevant keywords 
* Do participate in victual events, webinars and discussions to build your credibility
* Do contribute to the growth and value of these sites by creating and submitting content that is entertaining and solves problems
* Do get a good grasp of what's receiving attention on that specific site before submitting content
* Do invite your friends to go online and vote for your links -- within reason
* DO Offer recommendations to others, as it can foster positive relationships.
* Do give your articles intriguing headlines that will get people to read further
* Do be yourself -- these communities don't reward fakers 

Here are a few things you shouldn't be doing on social media sites:
* Don't spam sites with links only to your own articles, or bookmarks pointing only to your site 
* Don't go overboard when encouraging friends to vote for your links -- organized "gangs" of voters often get discovered and "booed off" these sites
* Don't submit boring or irrelevant content -- this will only hurt your reputation
* Don't be there just to promote yourself -- nobody wants to be friends with people who are only out for themselves! 

By following these rules, you'll become part of the online community, and people will begin to value your opinion and see you as a credible source of information.

I wish You Success.

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