Brrr…it’s cold!
First you just get your feet wet. Soon you find the water around your ankles. The next thing you know your rolled up pant legs are soaked…and you’re having a blast.
That’s the same with social media. You have already started to get wet and you don’t even realize it. You use email, get e-newsletters, search websites and hey, you are reading this blog! These are all pieces of social media.
I’d like you all to consider other forms of social media. I know it may be scary. I also know the potential is exciting. Why get involved in social media? It’s what’s coming. It’s the new way to communicate. Heck, it can be fun.
You don’t have to jump in and be an expert.
You wouldn’t dive into the freezing water, right? So why would you think you should know how to navigate different social media. Pick one venue and learn about it. Test it out. See how you like it. Then move in a little deeper.
Pick a form of social media you feel most comfortable with. Do you like to write? Start a blog (really, it only takes a couple minutes to set up, ask my sister). Do you love videos? Try out Viddler or You Tube. Do you like audio and music? Learn to make a podcast. Like to hang out with friends? Try Facebook or another social network.
Use our group as a resource.
There are tons of people who are willing to help you understand a bit more about the social media platform you chose. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. It will save you tons of time in the long run.
All in all it’s about trying it out bit by bit. Learn what you like and what you don’t like. Just like a day back from the beach, you will feel refreshed. Learning something new always has that effect. If you have set up some social media sites (blogs, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) and want to really learn how to engage with them, join me for our Browser to Buyer 5 part teleseries. WBN Members save 30%
So where are you going to start?
Jen
Jen Vondenbrink
Life Simplified
http://www.yourlifesimplified.com/
Life Enrichment and Leadership Training
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