How to not act like a dick in social media

How not act like a DICK in Social Media A guide on the does and do nots of social media presents

Be Conversational
Do listen to what other people are saying
Do reply when it is appropriate
Do not sound like you work in PR
Do not try to sell me crap or use marketing speak

Be Polite
Do be courteous to other users
Do share other content, but give them credit
Do not be a whiny bitch
Do not complain about your personal life all the time
Do try to engage with users when possible
Do not ask people to RT, talk to you or follow you. Do not be an attention grabbing whore

Be Valuable
Try to provide value to other users
Do share hints, tips and tricks
Do share relevant content with users
Do not just post your own stuff

Be Authentic
Do be honest about who you are
Do tell us who you are and who you work for
Do not speak for someone else without disclosure
Do not try to anonymously boost interactions

Be Sensible
Do think before you type
Use some common sense
Do not act like a dick
Seriously, do not be a dick

Get in touch
Mike Phillips is an engagement planner who writes about social media and digital marketing in his spare time
He also acts like a dick in social media
@imjustmike

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How to not act like a dick in social media

by Mike Phillips on Apr 29, 2010

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