Seven secrets of social media

Don’t market with social media until you read this.

Social media gives entrepreneurs a way to network like never before.Never in the history of the world could we communicate at the level we are communicating today. But be warned, you only have a split second to make a good impression. Think about yourself surfing the internet. If something doesn’t interest you, how long do you stick around? Here are the seven must know secrets to success with social media.

1. Don’t Sell on twitter (or any other social site)

Leave your product and business at the door. This may seem counter intuitive but it is necessary. you have to build trust and confidence and that takes a little more time on line. Don’t rush.

2.Be fun. Don’t be a stuffy professional. People go to these sites for fun. Many business people go on these sites and try to look all professional in their suits. That is just boring. The goal is to grow your online network, not drive people away. Just have fun.

3.Be remarkable. Make people talk about you at the office water cooler on monday morning. A good way to do this is to dress fun in your pictures and videos.

4.Be helpful. Adding value to peoples life and truly serving is the best way

to create lasting wealth. Find a way to do this without pushing your products or business.

5.Be supportive. Negative people are not welcome on social media sites. Go ahead and look at the profiles of people with the biggest networks. None of them are negative.

6. Be controversial. (not negative) Don’t try to please everyone. Middle of the road is BORING and BORING wont build a huge network.

7. Be resourceful. Find funny material and links to share with your online network. People are drawn to the fun party guy. If you are not that person that is ok. Use other peoples humor. Try these sites.

digg.com

popurls.com

reddit.com

Remember to have fun.