Is Social Media Marketing A Good Strategy?
Question: I am newer to blogging and have started a real estate investing blog at www.MustKnowInvesting.com. Thus far, I have concentrated on writing good content. I have recently put up pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Squidoo. Do you think that focusing on social media marketing is a good strategy?
You’re on the right track! The answer is a BIG YES! Social media marketing is easily the best way nowadays to get your website or blog or special online project launched without spending millions to advertise it to the masses.
If you listen to Darren at Problogger, he says the most important things in social media marketing are…
To summarize – I share 4 simple tips on marketing your blog with social media sites.
1. Be an Active Participant
2. Have a Consistent Presence on Different Social Media Sites
3. Add Value to the Wider Community
4. Let Others Sell You
May 9th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Social Networks are something I’ve been interested in for awhile. Thanks for posting this great video by the always fantastic Darren Rowse. It was very informative.
This post has been featured in FullTiltBlogging.com’s Daily Blog Summary today. Great post!
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May 9th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Social networks are definitely a GREAT way to market a blog…or a business.
But, you have to leverage them with class. No spamming allowed!
Look at social media marketing as a relationship building tool. Build relationships with potential and present readers!
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June 16th, 2008 at 3:28 am
It really is. It’s where people are spending most of their time. It’s the easiest way to get connected to the people around the world without so much pain in the ass. Being in a group of people is an advantage to show the product/service to be recognized and not to mention real estate marketing.
-Jan
July 18th, 2008 at 12:46 am
Well I don’t know about you but I don’t think the Social Media Landscape is changing…. I think it’s growing. What about you?
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