20 Social Media Tips Under 140 Characters Part 3

II have been saving my weekly Twitter updates on Social Media and posting them on my blog as a weekly digest.  This has become a bit of a social media meme for me.  It’s also there for those people that don’t want to scroll through all my Twitter updates to get to my Social Media Tips.  Here’s my 20 Social Media Tips Under 140 Characters (Part 3):

1. Polish your work too long and someone will move first with a less perfect work but they’ll get the credit. Publish first.
2. One day we will look back at “social media” as a buzz word. But the best practices will still be in use.
3. Seeing someone as a competitor is old economy, seeing them as a peer and a fusion partner is key.
4. Talk and listen to small nodes or groups of people in your larger niche network. Niche broadcasting is not enough.
5. Contribution, help and kindness are your social currencies which can get you access to great people and great networks.
6. Want to implement your social media plan fast? Think collaboration not committee
7. All the details, plans and tools don’t mean much unless you understand people.
8. A sense of curiosity and willingness to experiment can lead to some positive serendipitous discoveries.
9. Stop focusing on being a social media rock star, focus on building a community and a list.
10. Develop an understanding of the Long Tail http://longtail.com
11. Think variable not universal when building strategy. Nano-casting and the “Long Tail” are key.”
12. Types of social media ROI include: improved staff engagement, quicker response to business challenges, increased frequency contact with clients.
13. Social Media results could also be: increased revenue, more customer data, increased store (real world) traffic, press, improved customer service.
14. Looking to hire a social media expert? Look for proof that they have done more than just build traffic and followers.
15. Words to use in a social media job posting: track record, business experience, well networked, project management experience.
16. There is a lot of hype. Look for truth, verify information and execute with dependable tools and strategies.
17. Use give away’s that have real value with a variety of paid options to upgrade to. Think customization and options.
18. Permission to connect has put the power in the consumers’ hands. Seek and then treat that permission like gold.
19. When I join your facebook page, give you my e-mail or follow you on twitter those are examples of “permission to connect”
20. Some people like lengthy whitepapers, others learn best through video, audio or text updates. Use variety.

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