I would like to welcome guest blogger Christopher Smith to JanetteFuller.Com. Mr. Smith is a Social Media Marketing Specialist. He is passionate about using Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube to help online entrepreneurs network and build a brand that will be rewarding and profitable.
Simply do a Google search on “Social Media” or “Social
Websites” and your computer may blow up from all of the links that will show
up. Depending upon which source you
consider, there are around 100 global social media websites with a large number
of unique visitors. These range from
Facebook with approximately 908,000,000 registered global users to lesser known
websites like Nexopia that caters to Canadians and has over 1,000,000 active users. I’ve had the blessing of being able to
utilize Social Media to generate a substantial second income from home. Here are my thoughts on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Facebook
Facebook by far is the largest global social media
website. Facebook is great for
cultivating personal relationships. You
can reconnect with friends from grade school. You are able to get in touch with family members that you see every few
years. I’ve been able to re-connect with
friends that I’ve lost touch with over 15 years ago. Most of my family is a 10 hour car ride
away. It is great to see baby pictures
of new additions to our clan before they turn three years old. Most people get a card or two on their
birthday. When your birthday shows up,
your Facebook profile will explode with birthday wishes. Facebook is great for building relationships
and building your personal “brand” but not the best choice to market products
or services. Share your vacation
pictures but not your investment ideas on Facebook.
LinkedIn
LinkedIn is considered by many to be the best professional
social media website. In my opinion,
LinkedIn is a combination of an online head-hunter, a chatty friend and a
potential boss. People literally make
professional connections on LinkedIn that result in employment and / or
contracted work. You are encouraged to
network with your personal connections and even make introductions between your
connections. LinkedIn makes it super
easy to target a search to locate a professional. Hypothetically speaking, you could find a
basket weaver with a four year degree living in Mystery, Alaska
About Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith is a Social Media Specialist and Online Auction Coach / Mentor. Between his Twitter accounts, eBay accounts, LinkedIn account, professional / personal Facebook pages and Youtube Channel, he reaches thousands of people each day.
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