Social Media & Blogging

As custom joomla website developers, we frequently have clients wanting to apply social media, rss feeds, video links, photo galleries and more to their websites. They ask, how can social media really help our businesses? Should I get involved with Linked In and blogging?

Well, I'll be honest. I get Facebook, I feel that’s pretty base level; an easy playing field to figure out. But I admit I am treading in uncharted waters when I step into the land of Linked In. A little more sophisticated. With a constant barrage of invites to join Linked In, I myself found Linked In to be a bit hard to de-mystify. I stumble around and head out, not sure what to do? I myself wondered how can I use Linked In, and why should I use Linked In?

So, I attended a workshop today on Social Media & Blogs (by Sue Henry Talks) in order to see what the fuss is. I hope to help guide myself, friends (especially those in job transitions) and clients through this process... I hear so many people tell me they avoid joining Facebook because of the mindless hours spent sending trinkets and updating everyone on their latest (mundane) escapades. There's more to social media than we see on the surface...

In the end, Sue helped simplify the process. She identified how to use blogging, Linked In and Facebook as tools to make more opportunities, money and grow your business using websites, profiles and social media tools. It’s affordable, it just takes a little time in your schedule, and can lead you to the right people you want to connect with.

So, go for it…don’t be afraid. Start tomorrow with just 2 easy steps:

1. Get on board with one of the 3 (Facebook, Linked In or Blogging) (your competition is, why shouldn’t you?)
2. Be relevant, professional and identify what outcome you are looking for in doing so
Till next time…