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Ning is one of the leading online platforms which allows users to create their own social network and then invite people to participate and get involved. Ning platforms are much like online forums with the added benefit of users being able to create their own page.

Squidoo lenses have nothing to do with seafood and calamari.  Squidoo is a powerful social media site that allows users to create “lenses” about themselves, their business and/or their interests. A Squidoo lens is similar to a blog post except, rather than being hosted on an individual’s blog, it is posted on a community site [...]

Digg is a fabulous way to get information about you, your business and your services in front of potentially millions of people who otherwise would not have known about you and what you have to offer. As with all social media sites, you need to dedicate some time to be involved and contribute but when you do, you will find the rewards to be more than worthwhile for your business.

LinkedIn is possibly one of the most effective social media platforms for business to business (B2B) networking. If you want to establish yourself as an industry expert, market to other businesses, network with business leaders and executives, a presence on LinkedIn is a must. One of LinkedIn’s features that makes it substantially different than other social media sites is that your profile is more like an online resume. As a result, with LinkedIn you really want to put your professional best into your profile.

Facebook is not only the largest social media site, it is also one of the most visited sites on the internet. With more than 400 million people participating in Facebook, businesses worldwide are creating extensive strategies to engage consumers through social media.

Twitter is one of the most popular social media sites being used today by individuals and businesses. It is often referred to as “micro-blogging” because you can only post a maximum of 140 characters at a time. Twitter provides a platform for you to interact with your target market, network and create relationships that can boost your business.

Introduction to social media marketing and how it can benefit your company or products

I have recently been invited to write a guest post for TAVASA (Transcriptionists and Virtual Assistants of South Africa) on Using Social Media to enhance your business. Please read the post on their blog

Could you imagine your company gaining over one million followers in it’s first year on Twitter? Read this interesting blog post and interview to find out how they achieved this and went on to have over 1.75 million followers: Even if you’re a small business, there’s some great insight to be gained from Marla Erwin, [...]

I recently found and would like to share these great Tips for Success on how to get started learning more about Social Media, on the Sparkplugging website