Social Media what Services To UseA walk though by Seth Goldstein, Goldstein Media LLC

Social Media ToolsThere are so many tools out there in the realm of Social Media. Where do you start. Here are a few that are a must .

How Do I know I'm doing it Right?

TwitterBe Concise-With Twitter you have a quick burst of text (140 Characters) to get your message across. The trick is to be concise, use abbreviations and make what you talk about interesting.-Follow people that are of interest to you and who are in your industry.-Participate in conversations. Be genuine and don’t try to sell. -Twitter is all about the conversation and the relationships.Be GenuineContributeDon’t try to sellFollow people who are relevant to you

FacebookFacebook is not just for personal use. There is a whole other side to the platform that is perfect for business.Connect to both your friends and business associates.Put people in lists and edit your privacy settingsSetup a page for your company or organizationSetup a group on a topic that is important to youConnect to Both Friends and Business AssociatesMake sure you put people in listsEdit your privacy settingsMake Pages and Groups for you Organizations and Topics you want to Discuss

LinkedinAll about business. Think of it as one big business card exchange. Don’t just connect with people, interact and grow your network.Join groups or form your own.Take time to develop your profile, this will be like your resume.Do your best to be dynamic and outgoing not flat and boring. Interact with people and help other members out when you can. The favor will be returned.

Blogging, VidCasting, BookMarking

BloggingBlogging is the key to any social media strategy. It enables you to share your knowledge and build up a reputation in your area of expertise.Make your blog dynamic and have it be an expression of who you are.Use graphics and charts to get your points across.Use Wordpressto host your own blog on your own domain for brand recognition.