Social Media for the Freelance Soul was a presentation given at The Digital Arts Experience in White Plains, New York. The presentation focused on leveraging social media platforms and utilizing specific techniques to help freelancers and solopreneurs launch their businesses, get more clients and properly brand themselves, their products and their services.
3. What is
Social Media?
Officially, social media is an “umbrella term
that defines the various activities that integrate
technology, social interaction, and the
construction of words, pictures, videos and
audio.”
-Wikipedia
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6. How popular
is
Socialmedia?
1
There were 1.43 billion social network users in 2012 (a 19.2 increase
over 2011 figures)
A few figures from Pew Internet’s December 2012:
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7. How popular
is
Socialmedia?
1
2
There were 1.43 billion social network users in 2012 (a 19.2 increase
over 2011 figures)
A few figures from Pew Internet’s December 2012:
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8. How popular
is
Socialmedia?
1
2
There were 1.43 billion social network users in 2012 (a 19.2 increase
over 2011 figures)
A few figures from Pew Internet’s December 2012:
65% of Internet users in the US used social networking sites (a 4%
increase from 2011)
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9. How popular
is
Socialmedia?
1
2
3
There were 1.43 billion social network users in 2012 (a 19.2 increase
over 2011 figures)
A few figures from Pew Internet’s December 2012:
65% of Internet users in the US used social networking sites (a 4%
increase from 2011)
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10. How popular
is
Socialmedia?
1
2
3
There were 1.43 billion social network users in 2012 (a 19.2 increase
over 2011 figures)
A few figures from Pew Internet’s December 2012:
65% of Internet users in the US used social networking sites (a 4%
increase from 2011)
61% of adults under 30 reported that they used a social networking
site at least once per day
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11. How popular
is
Socialmedia?
1
2
3
There were 1.43 billion social network users in 2012 (a 19.2 increase
over 2011 figures)
What does this all mean?
A few figures from Pew Internet’s December 2012:
65% of Internet users in the US used social networking sites (a 4%
increase from 2011)
61% of adults under 30 reported that they used a social networking
site at least once per day
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36. But that’s not what our consumers want...
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37. of social media users believe that a
company should go further than just
having a presence...
Theyshouldbeinteractingwiththeircustomers
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38. of social media users believe that a
company should go further than just
having a presence...
85%
Theyshouldbeinteractingwiththeircustomers
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45. Marketing simply meant advertising (and branding)1
The old rules of marketing...
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46. Marketing simply meant advertising (and branding)1
2
The old rules of marketing...
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47. Marketing simply meant advertising (and branding)1
2 Advertising was one way: company-to-consumer
The old rules of marketing...
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48. Marketing simply meant advertising (and branding)1
2
3
Advertising was one way: company-to-consumer
The old rules of marketing...
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49. Marketing simply meant advertising (and branding)1
2
3
Advertising was one way: company-to-consumer
Advertising was exclusively about selling products
The old rules of marketing...
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50. Marketing simply meant advertising (and branding)1
2
3
4
Advertising was one way: company-to-consumer
Advertising was exclusively about selling products
The old rules of marketing...
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51. Marketing simply meant advertising (and branding)1
2
3
4
Advertising was one way: company-to-consumer
You needed to have a huge budget
Advertising was exclusively about selling products
The old rules of marketing...
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52. Marketing simply meant advertising (and branding)1
2
3
4
Advertising was one way: company-to-consumer
You needed to have a huge budget
Advertising was exclusively about selling products
The old rules of marketing...
5
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53. Marketing simply meant advertising (and branding)1
2
3
4
Advertising was one way: company-to-consumer
You needed to have a huge budget
Advertising relied on interrupting people to get them to pay attention to a
message
Advertising was exclusively about selling products
The old rules of marketing...
5
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56. Marketing is now morethanjustadvertising1
The NEWrules of marketing...
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57. Marketing is now morethanjustadvertising1
2
The NEWrules of marketing...
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58. Marketing is now morethanjustadvertising1
2
The NEWrules of marketing...
People want authenticity, not “spin”
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59. Marketing is now morethanjustadvertising1
2
3
The NEWrules of marketing...
People want authenticity, not “spin”
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60. Marketing is now morethanjustadvertising1
2
3 People want participation, not propaganda
The NEWrules of marketing...
People want authenticity, not “spin”
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61. Marketing is now morethanjustadvertising1
2
3
4
People want participation, not propaganda
The NEWrules of marketing...
People want authenticity, not “spin”
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62. Marketing is now morethanjustadvertising1
2
3
4 All you really need is an internetconnection
People want participation, not propaganda
The NEWrules of marketing...
People want authenticity, not “spin”
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63. Marketing is now morethanjustadvertising1
2
3
4 All you really need is an internetconnection
People want participation, not propaganda
The NEWrules of marketing...
5
People want authenticity, not “spin”
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64. Marketing is now morethanjustadvertising1
2
3
4 All you really need is an internetconnection
Instead of causing one-way interruption, marketing is about
havingcontentready for when your audience needs it most
People want participation, not propaganda
The NEWrules of marketing...
5
People want authenticity, not “spin”
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75. Using social media to find new
clients...
Great
CONTENT
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76. Using social media to find new
clients...
Great
CONTENT
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77. Using social media to find new
clients...
Amplified
bysocial
Great
CONTENT
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78. Using social media to find new
clients...
Amplified
bysocial
Great
CONTENT
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79. Using social media to find new
clients...
Amplified
bysocial
Shared by
fans
Great
CONTENT
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80. Using social media to find new
clients...
Amplified
bysocial
Shared by
fans
Great
CONTENT
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81. Using social media to find new
clients...
Amplified
bysocial
Shared by
fans
Getsyou
known
Great
CONTENT
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82. Using social media to find new
clients...
Amplified
bysocial
Shared by
fans
Getsyou
known
Great
CONTENT
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83. Using social media to find new
clients...
Amplified
bysocial
Shared by
fans
Getsyou
known
Great
CONTENT
Getsyou
CLIENTS
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84. Using social media to find new
clients...
Amplified
bysocial
Shared by
fans
Getsyou
known
Great
CONTENT
Getsyou
CLIENTS
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85. Using social media to find new
clients...
Amplified
bysocial
Shared by
fans
Getsyou
known
Great
CONTENT
Getsyou
CLIENTS
Builds
SEO
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86. Using social media to find new
clients...
Amplified
bysocial
Shared by
fans
Getsyou
known
Great
CONTENT
Getsyou
CLIENTS
Builds
SEO
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87. Using social media to find new
clients...
Amplified
bysocial
Shared by
fans
Getsyou
known
Great
CONTENT
Getsyou
CLIENTS
Builds
SEO
Google
Results
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88. Using social media to find new
clients...
Amplified
bysocial
Shared by
fans
Getsyou
known
Great
CONTENT
Getsyou
CLIENTS
Builds
SEO
Google
Results
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106. FACEBOOK
1
2
Post outside of normal business hours
Tactics for FACEBOOK:
Don’t overlook the weekend...or Thursday
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107. FACEBOOK
1
2
3
Post outside of normal business hours
Tactics for FACEBOOK:
Don’t overlook the weekend...or Thursday
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108. FACEBOOK
1
2
3
Post outside of normal business hours
Tactics for FACEBOOK:
Don’t overlook the weekend...or Thursday
Ask for the engagement
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109. FACEBOOK
1
2
3
Post outside of normal business hours
Tactics for FACEBOOK:
Don’t overlook the weekend...or Thursday
Ask for the engagement
4
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110. FACEBOOK
1
2
3
Post outside of normal business hours
Tactics for FACEBOOK:
Don’t overlook the weekend...or Thursday
Ask for the engagement
4 Switch up your wording
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113. TWITTER Tips for TWITTER:
1 Set up a customized background
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114. TWITTER Tips for TWITTER:
1
2
Set up a customized background
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115. TWITTER Tips for TWITTER:
1
2
Set up a customized background
Use strategic hashtags & only one or two at
the most
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116. TWITTER Tips for TWITTER:
1
2
3
Set up a customized background
Use strategic hashtags & only one or two at
the most
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117. TWITTER Tips for TWITTER:
1
2
3
Set up a customized background
Use strategic hashtags & only one or two at
the most
Keep your tweets to 100 characters & under
to allow for replies and retweets
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120. TWITTER Tactics for TWITTER:
1 Tweet during business hours (8AM - 7PM)
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121. TWITTER Tactics for TWITTER:
1
2
Tweet during business hours (8AM - 7PM)
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122. TWITTER Tactics for TWITTER:
1
2
Tweet during business hours (8AM - 7PM)
Spread content and become a source of
information first
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123. TWITTER Tactics for TWITTER:
1
2
3
Tweet during business hours (8AM - 7PM)
Spread content and become a source of
information first
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124. TWITTER Tactics for TWITTER:
1
2
3
Tweet during business hours (8AM - 7PM)
Spread content and become a source of
information first
Listen first...Then enter the conversation...
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131. LINKEDIN
1
2
3
Profile Picture is IMPORTANT
Tips for LINKEDIN:
Join Groups that are pertinent to your
industry
Because it matters for SEO
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136. LINKEDIN
1
2
Instead of your position, add your passion
Tactics for LINKEDIN:
Include your company page in positions
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137. LINKEDIN
1
2
3
Instead of your position, add your passion
Tactics for LINKEDIN:
Include your company page in positions
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138. LINKEDIN
1
2
3
Instead of your position, add your passion
Tactics for LINKEDIN:
Include your company page in positions
Give recommendations
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139. LINKEDIN
1
2
3
Instead of your position, add your passion
Tactics for LINKEDIN:
Include your company page in positions
Give recommendations
4
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140. LINKEDIN
1
2
3
Instead of your position, add your passion
Tactics for LINKEDIN:
Include your company page in positions
Give recommendations
4 Contribute to conversations and discussions
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143. Pinterest Tips for PINTEREST:
1 Pinterest is an incredible SEO tool
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144. Pinterest Tips for PINTEREST:
1
2
Pinterest is an incredible SEO tool
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145. Pinterest Tips for PINTEREST:
1
2
Pinterest is an incredible SEO tool
Add hashtags and searchable keywords in
the description
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146. Pinterest Tips for PINTEREST:
1
2
3
Pinterest is an incredible SEO tool
Add hashtags and searchable keywords in
the description
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147. Pinterest Tips for PINTEREST:
1
2
3
Pinterest is an incredible SEO tool
Add hashtags and searchable keywords in
the description
Create boards for different purposes
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150. PINTEREST Tactics for PINTEREST:
1 Tell a story with your boards
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151. PINTEREST Tactics for PINTEREST:
1
2
Tell a story with your boards
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152. PINTEREST Tactics for PINTEREST:
1
2
Tell a story with your boards
Make the content inspirational and
informational
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153. PINTEREST Tactics for PINTEREST:
1
2
3
Tell a story with your boards
Make the content inspirational and
informational
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154. PINTEREST Tactics for PINTEREST:
1
2
3
Tell a story with your boards
Make the content inspirational and
informational
Get personal! Pin not only business-related
pins, but personal ones , too!
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157. Pinterest Tips for PINTEREST:
1 Pinterest is an incredible SEO tool
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158. Pinterest Tips for PINTEREST:
1
2
Pinterest is an incredible SEO tool
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159. Pinterest Tips for PINTEREST:
1
2
Pinterest is an incredible SEO tool
Add hashtags and searchable keywords in
the description
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160. Pinterest Tips for PINTEREST:
1
2
3
Pinterest is an incredible SEO tool
Add hashtags and searchable keywords in
the description
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161. Pinterest Tips for PINTEREST:
1
2
3
Pinterest is an incredible SEO tool
Add hashtags and searchable keywords in
the description
Create boards for different purposes
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168. FIRST
STEPS:
What’s your “one thing”?
1 This is where your niche comes in
2 Where do you add value?
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169. FIRST
STEPS:
What’s your “one thing”?
1 This is where your niche comes in
2 Where do you add value?
3
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170. FIRST
STEPS:
What’s your “one thing”?
1 This is where your niche comes in
2 Where do you add value?
3 Who is your target consumer?
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176. FIRST
STEPS:
Define your social media strategy
1 What are your goals?
2 What are you using social media for?
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177. FIRST
STEPS:
Define your social media strategy
1 What are your goals?
2 What are you using social media for?
3
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178. FIRST
STEPS:
Define your social media strategy
1 What are your goals?
2 What are you using social media for?
3 Analyze your audience
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179. FIRST
STEPS:
Define your social media strategy
1 What are your goals?
2 What are you using social media for?
3 Analyze your audience
4
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180. FIRST
STEPS:
Define your social media strategy
1 What are your goals?
2 What are you using social media for?
3 Analyze your audience
4 Create a channel plan
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184. FIRST
STEPS:
1 Listen: Find out where your customers are
and what they’re talking about
Listen + Engage + Measure:
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185. FIRST
STEPS:
1 Listen: Find out where your customers are
and what they’re talking about
Listen + Engage + Measure:
2
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186. FIRST
STEPS:
1 Listen: Find out where your customers are
and what they’re talking about
Listen + Engage + Measure:
2
Engage: After engaging, find out what you can add
to the conversation that helps the consumer and builds
your personal authority
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187. FIRST
STEPS:
1 Listen: Find out where your customers are
and what they’re talking about
Listen + Engage + Measure:
2
Engage: After engaging, find out what you can add
to the conversation that helps the consumer and builds
your personal authority
3
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188. FIRST
STEPS:
1 Listen: Find out where your customers are
and what they’re talking about
Listen + Engage + Measure:
2
Engage: After engaging, find out what you can add
to the conversation that helps the consumer and builds
your personal authority
3 Measure: Use social data to track your results,
measure how effective your strategies have proved
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192. FIRST
STEPS:
1 There are resources on the web that can help
you!
Ask for help if you need it...
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193. FIRST
STEPS:
1 There are resources on the web that can help
you!
Ask for help if you need it...
2
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194. FIRST
STEPS:
1 There are resources on the web that can help
you!
Ask for help if you need it...
2 Start a LinkedIn Discussion to get your answer
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199. SOCIAL MEDIA ISN’TTHEANSWERTOEVERYTHING...
It’s not the silver bullet...
It’s not your “Hail-Mary” pass...
Sell a product no one wants
Deliver RESULTS overnight
Guarantee Sales
Be used forshort-term PROJECTS
It cannot:
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200. SOCIAL MEDIA ISN’TTHEANSWERTOEVERYTHING...
But it’s great for solopreneurs...
It’s not the silver bullet...
It’s not your “Hail-Mary” pass...
Sell a product no one wants
Deliver RESULTS overnight
Guarantee Sales
Be used forshort-term PROJECTS
It cannot:
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202. HELPYOU IDENTIFYAND FIND NEW CLIENTS
Use Twitter to enter
conversations about your
industry
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203. HELPYOU IDENTIFYAND FIND NEW CLIENTS
Chime in with discussions on
LinkedIn
Use Twitter to enter
conversations about your
industry
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204. HELPYOU IDENTIFYAND FIND NEW CLIENTS
Chime in with discussions on
LinkedIn
Use Twitter to enter
conversations about your
industry
Browse Yahoo Answers,
Craig’s List and Quora to find
what people are asking about
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209. SOCIALMEDIACANHELP
BUILDYOURAUTHORITY
Start a blog
Answer questions on Yahoo Answers,
Quora, LinkedIn and Twitter
Ask to guest blog on other widely-read and
recognized industry blogs
Start with projects you’re working on
to get experience
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211. The more you blog, the more SEO benefits
you reap
socialmediacan
hELPSPREAD
YOUR BRAND
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212. The more you blog, the more SEO benefits
you reap
The more your blog posts educate and
inform, the more inclined people will be to
share them on social
socialmediacan
hELPSPREAD
YOUR BRAND
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213. The more you blog, the more SEO benefits
you reap
The more your blog posts educate and
inform, the more inclined people will be to
share them on social
Begin building products which
conserve your time
socialmediacan
hELPSPREAD
YOUR BRAND
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