I thought that title might catch your eye! This is a subject worth writing about because I'm starting to think that people really do not know that this is the strategy that they are using. I was hoping that as the absorption of social media increased - we'd all mature into the use of social media and the etiquette that comes with it. But alas...clearly not. Now, raise your hands if you have seen some of the businesses or people you are connected to on social media doing this: "Please like my Page, I have liked yours" (random somone posting on your Facebook Page, no introduction seemingly necessary) "Hello from your newest liker, please like my page in return" (same as above) "Hello … [Read more...] about How to Alienate and Reduce Your Social Followers | A Strategy to Avoid
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Common Mistake in Social Media: Sell Before You Listen
Any communication trainer will tell you that the best quality of a great communicator (and actually a salesperson) is one that LISTENS - before anything else. A good salesperson uses TWO ears and ONE mouth - the priority is on listening to what your prospective client or existing client is saying and asking of you. Time and again we find businesses jumping into social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook and all they do is 'bump up' how fabulous they are and they have exactly what you want and at the right price. This is just as annoying and counter-productive in the online environment as it is on the offline one! The simplest advice I give to anyone who will listen (no pun intended) … [Read more...] about Common Mistake in Social Media: Sell Before You Listen