The way you play the social media field has a huge impact on you and your brand.  Here are few tips I find useful, they actually apply to everyday life as well.   Send me your tips.  Enjoy!

1. Give More than You Receive- If you want positive attention, like most of us do, in the on-line world, than you have to be willing to give it first.  I can hear my dad saying it now “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine” he’s usually right and that is a great rule to live by.   Respect is earned on-line not a right.

2. Treat others as you would want to be treated- Sounds easy right?  Yet somehow there are those few who thinks its okay to post a nasty facebook status about a co-worker, friend, family member, even a client.  Come on now! You catch more bees with honey… I hate bees and certainly don’t want to catch any, but it’s still a cliche to live by.

3. Contribute!- Just showing up to the office doesn’t get you anywhere, and neither does signing up for Twitter and ignoring all your DM’s or tweets of fellow twits.  Sorry couldn’t resist that one.  Don’t be shy, join the conversation and have fun with it!  Please don’t just promote your brand, I may stop following you.   Before you ever submit anything to a social media site, ask yourself “Does this article really add value to the community?” If not, reconsider submitting it.

5. Cheating is Wrong- Be faithful to yourself and don’t cheat or take short cuts. Focus on building a successful social media presence as you would a friendship with a networking group.  Sure, you might be able to get thousands of followers and fans by cheating, but eventually, you will lose credibility.

6. Build Quality Relationships- People are more willing to help those who they really know. By building quality relationships with other users, you’ll always have someone in your corner to back you up. Remember, relationships require the participation of both parties, always be a willing partner your social media relationship.