Christine Gallagher’s latest article is titled “Social Media in 15 Minutes a Day”. [Article]


Christine Gallagher’s latest article:

Social Media in 15 Minutes a Day

The constant “market research” I do with my clients, blog readers and newsletter subscribers points to one major theme: it feels like thereâ??s just not enough time in the day to devote to social media. Business owners and professionals logically know that it can benefit them, but they freeze up or freak out when they see all of the tools and options available out there.

I have written blog posts and articles in the past about this topic, but I thought it would be useful to give a few specific bite-size strategies you can implement daily and in a quick and painless way. Assuming you have a profile set up on at least one of the major social sitesâ??LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook, here are some simple tactics for “socializing” without stress:

*Drop in to Facebook and check out who among your friends is having a birthday and wish them a happy one on their wall.

*Update your status on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook all at once by using Ping.fm. Ping.fm is a free service which allows users to post to multiple social sites simultaneously.

*Scan the news feed on your Facebook Home page and comment on or “like” interesting tidbits posted by your friends.

*Comment on high-traffic blogs in your niche.

*Check out the activity in any groups you belong to on LinkedIn or Facebook and ask or answer a few questions there.

*Head over to Twitter and post a helpful link, return new follows, share a picture by using TwitPic or poll your followers.

*If you blog, set up the BlogLink and NetworkedBlogs applications on LinkedIn and Facebook to import your posts.

*Request or write a recommendation on LinkedIn.

*Send an update to your Facebook Fans or post an event to your profile.

The key is not to expect overnight results nor feel you need to spend hours a day on social sites in order to make any headway. Choosing a handful of strategies and implementing them on a regular basis wonâ??t take a ton of time or energy. What it will do is build momentum gradually but steadily. This is what leads to relationships, word of mouth, traffic, subscribers and ultimately, more sales.

Pick one or two networks and focus on thoseâ??you donâ??t need to be everywhere! Once you have your profiles up and running, it only takes a small investment of time per day to interact and leave your mark. Remember, the more someone feels like they know and trust you, the more likely they are to buy. In the meantime, take small steps everyday to build and strengthen those relationships with your friends, followers and contacts.

Christine Gallagher, MLS, MSIS, founder of CommunicateValue.com, teaches small business owners and professionals how to conquer the overwhelming aspects of online and social media marketing to increase business and maximize profits. For FREE tips on how to build profitable relationships, leverage technology and create your own successful online business, visit http://CommunicateValue.com

*This news post was submitted by Christine Gallagher.

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