Posts Tagged ‘Social Media Expert’

I want to suggest a few questions to ask (and a few things to check) to determine whether a social media expert or his company is credible to give you advice/consult you on social media. What’s the expert’s definition of social media? How will he measure the success of your campaign? Do they have an [...]

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We’re all pretty much experts at something. Since social media is all the rage, why no become an expert in that? So many of the world’s trends in technology, business, marketing, entertainment and overall communication are heavily tied in with online social media. It’s an important area in which to be well-versed.

I’ve been knee-deep in social media since I was a friend-deprived middle schooler (not to give away my age here, but that’s 15 years and counting). So I’ve learned a few things about social media trends, etiquette, expectations and implementation. Having been a blogger and a “pundit” for nearly five years now, I’d like to share with you a few things I’ve learned about becoming an expert in social media. Except with my help, you can jump start things in just a week instead of what often feels like a lifetime.
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