I find it important to go back to the basics from time-to-time in order to keep my foundation solid in the social media world. To some, this article by Fluid Studio (http://bit.ly/c1tLmM) may seem rather elementary but even the “social media gurus” need to stop and remember the most basic groundwork. Social media users need to remember a famous quote from Sherlock Holmes, “It’s elementary, my dear Watson.”
The first point in the article is a brief reminder that the time spent on social media should not be all about you. It is a vital fact of the social media world that your followers, friends, and fans don’t want to read about you all the time. I think this first fact ties in nicely with the third. The phrase that stood out to me most when reading this point is “people lose interest.” When boring, unrelated, and selfish information is posted people will distance themselves from your site. Remember to keep things in perspective when posting and think about your audience.
Points two and seven on this list reminds of me of junior high school days. Bullying is unacceptable online and in person. Lines are often crossed in social media when opinions are voiced. It is great to take a stand and voice your opinion but it is best to do it in a respectful, classy way. “Be Nice” were the words used in the seventh point. It really is a simple concept that is often forgotten about. Kindness goes a long way in life and in social media.
I feel that it is vital to think about the simple things when using social media. After all, how much use would social media be to you without a strong foundation?
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