Making Social Media Profitable: It’s Just Like High School

Learning to master social media is a lot like learning to fit in during high school. The good news is that this time there will be a lot less acne.

I just love what Heidi Cohen has written via SmartBlog for Social Media – a short yet complete 10-point guide to getting along and thriving online in the social media world.  She calls it “10 Tips for Social Media Introverts.” It is definitely worth a few minutes to read.

She basically concludes that it’s important to learn the unspoken rules that govern online interactions, to be generous with your praise and recommendations, and to work your way into the in crowd by getting involved with the right activities and groups.

It will only take you a few minutes to read Heidi’s thorough explanation of all ten points but below is the outline just to whet you whistle:

1. Pick your playground.
2. Wear the uniform.
3. Realize that you’re not alone.
4. Mind your manners.
5. Learn the lingo. R
6. Join extracurricular activities.
7. Share your knowledge.
8. Pay it forward. .
9. Be the star of your social media story.
10. Make a date to get together.