September 2nd, 2009
by Sarah Caminker
The new reality is that people are more empowered by social media than ever before. It’s about having an opinion in this virtual world and becoming an active participant in these discussions. My advice…roll up your sleeves and get in the game! Whether you are a business owner, a mother of three, or just a savvy web geek like myself, these commandments apply to us all. It’s time to be a leader in this social media revolution and not a follower.
Lon Safko, author of The Social Media Bible, gives 10 Commandments or things you need to be doing in order to be successful with social media.
1. Thou Shalt Blog (like crazy).
2. Thou Shalt Create Profiles (everywhere).
3. Thou Shalt Upload Photos (lots of them).
4. Thou Shalt Upload Videos (all you can find).
5. Thou Shalt Podcast (often).
6. Thou Shalt Set Alerts (immediately).
7. Thou Shalt Comment (on a multitude of blogs).
8. Thou Shalt Get Connected (with everyone).
9. Thou Shalt Experience Social Media (30 minutes per week).
10. Thou Shalt Be Creative (go forth and create creatively)!
Click on Social Media Tips for more details. Go ahead and start pounding that social media pavement!
Web Marketing Therapy Related Links:
- The 2009 Reference Guide: 99 Best Social Media & PR Blog Posts
- Get In On the Action: Free, Online Social Media Marketing Summit–September 24, 2009
- Social Media Crushes - Marketing Over Coffee Podcast Pros
- Think of Social Media as Your Interactive Rolodex
Lorrie
(September 2nd, 2009 at 9:00 pm)
OMG, I have been a rule breaker all my life and now I am a social media evangelist….
Go figure!
I am a commandment obeyer!
HA!
great post!
virtualvixen
(September 2nd, 2009 at 9:28 pm)
I’m glad you’re able to see the social media light at the end of the tunnel! I have my 10 Commandments of Social Media on a sticky note on my fridge.