How to use social media

Now we know how useful social media is for new businesses as well as old businesses. Not only for businesses, but also for personal uses. Before we start to use the social media, there are few things we should know so it doesn't end up being a backlash.

First of all, before you jump into the social media, like Twitter and Facebook as an opportunity to gain customers on a business level; it has to be done with much understanding of how to use them. Before you utilize them, these are a few suggested top blogs you should be researching on before you attempt the big adventurous world of social media.It is important to first, browse the web and understand how to use the media. Then get comfortable with it, before you jump into it. http://www.searchengineguide.com/mack-collier/dont-rush-into-social-media.php. After you are done with that you can enjoy the great benefits the media has to offer. Check out this video on how positive the media can enhance you on a personal and business level. http://www.slideshare.net/jaybaer/7-ways-to-use-social-media-to-build-stunning-business-and-personal-brands-1306158. Sharlyn Lauby, a president of Internal Talent Management (ITM) which specializes in employee training and human resources consulting, explained the 10 Must Haves for your social media.

1. Introduce the purpose of social media:
2. Be responsible for what you write.
3. Be authentic

4.Consider your audience

5. Exercise good judgment

6. Understand the concept of community

7. Respect copyrights and fair use

8. Remember to protect confidential & proprietary info

9. Bring value: This is a video on how you can bring value to your product as a business.
10. Productivity matters

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As the saying goes, " ignorance is a plight," we shouldn't allow ignorancy on using social media deprive us of the many advantages we can gain from it, for the simple fact that we did not do our homework on knowing how to use this. Enlightenment on how to use the social media, before you jump into it will make you fully aware of what you are getting into. Please be informed.

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