All-In-One: Social Marketing Strategies

Grab all of your RSS feeds from various social networks (Digg, Delicious, FriendFeed etc) and make sure to submit them to the top RSS aggregators. Don't forget mashing - google about lifestreaming, you will find many social lifestreaming sites that let you include feeds from other sites to create a "life stream" (ie, FriendFeed). These sites then produce even more RSS feeds for you to promote with.

Also - add VARIETY to your bookmarking and social activity. Do NOT just bookmark all of your own content.

Take care!
Karen

Ah a perfect one for moi! Here are my tips:

1.) Keyword = Social. Please remember that this is not a one way, "I'm gonna shove information and sales copy down your throat like a duck about to become foie gras" place. Social networks are a place for two-way communication and your success will soar if you keep this in mind and build a reputation for yourself as a part of the community, and not a leech.

2.) Play both sides of the field. While you're busy providing good information, take a small amount of time to also see what other experts are sharing information and thank them for their insight.

This is called networking, and you can build a good rapport in the niche for possible future JVs. I've seen some dummies who act as if they're being knocked off the mountain, so they attack a competitor rather than shimmy up beside him and stand at the top together. Remember - his list could be HUGE and he might be open to letting you have a swap if you play your cards right.

3.) Be mindful of the rules of the network and stop trying to game the system. Whether it's trying to get a topic to squeak by the filters or using tons of bots to do the work for you, it's my personal belief that your results will be better if you're above the board and genuine in what you do on web 2.0 sites.

4.) Give value before you market to the people. Freebies go a long way with consumers. Put together a one week (7 page) autoresponder series or a 5 page viral report. If the site is niche specific, contact the owner and see if they'd like to share the freebie with the members. Think of it like this - would I rather put a link in my sig file to a free report and hope everyone sees it, or would I rather Allen Says endorse it with a top-of-the-screen notification? It doesn't hurt to ask the forum owner or web 2.0 site owner.

5.) On sites that allow marketing, don't create your typical sales page. For instance, Squidoo allows open marketing. But instead of a sales letter, write good articles and use the modules to mix in the buying opportunities (ie: a StickyNote module with a hyperlink to an opt in freebie where you convert them to a buyer).

6.) On the sites that have some form of higher recognition, go for it for added credibility. On the WF, newcomers often look at post count or how long a member has been here or how many times they've been thanked to determine whose opinion matters. On Squidoo, Giant Squids get preferential treatment and are also looked up to as experts, whether or not they are. Anything to give you an edge is worth pursuing (ie: My Twitter avatar is animated and you wouldn't believe how many people followed me because of that and later email me to tell me they did that and then went to my site, knowing nothing about IM at all, but building interest through my link).

Tiff

Look for advertisement opportunities...

For example with StumbleUpon, with $25 bucks you'll get 500 visitors to your website or your blog. If people like it, your website could go viral and receive thousands of visits even after your campaign has ended.

It can also be an excellent way to test ideas that you want to implement on your website.

Hope it helps,

Patrice

Start YOUR OWN Social Network!

I believe it is the perfect time to start your own Niche/Micro Niche Social Network, before everyone else realizes the next evolutionary stage of the web, and claims their AUTHORITY Status with their own Social Network in the niche of their choice.

Here are just a few of the top social networking platforms out there:

Elgg - Open Source Social Networking and Social Publishing Platform.

Dolphin :: Smart Community Builder :: Free Software

Here's a Digg-like social bookmarking platform:

Pligg CMS | Open Source Content Management System

Jared

You can also use the following to bookmark your content to social sites. Although not as automated as OnlyWire, but it is also free:
socialmarker.com
socialposter.com/
ping.fm

Syndicate your blog to all major social networks using ping.fm and Twitterfeed.com

List of useful Social Marketing Strategy links:

The Secret Strategies Behind Many "Viral" Videos

101 Business Twitter Ideas, Tactics, and Strategies | 123 Social Media

Social Media News and Web Tips ? Mashable ? The Social Media Guide

1500 Social Media Marketing Examples http://wiki.beingpeterkim.com/

Web Strategy by Jeremiah Owyang | Social Media, Web Marketing

regards,
James Pateman

1200+ Web 2.0 sites/services/links in 50+ categories. Pick a category... To use with your Social Marketing Strategies!
Web 2.0 Directory : eConsultant

Dave

I use Big Mike's Socialbot too and it saves a lot of time - great program and definately worth getting hold of for social marketing.

Build a relationship with your followers and get to know them. Also don't just make your profile page look like a list of affiliate links and also be sure to stay away from spam.

Don't use automated techniques and do it the right way and you will profit.

This Perry Belcher video does a good job of explaining how to incorporate social media into your marketing mix.

Take a look at what one of our top members has to say on this subject.

Warning: If you're are lazy, dont bother to read this as it is not for you. Its all about providing value.

5 Cardinal Rules to Growing Your Business on Sta.rtup.biz - StartUp

Graham

I'll echo Tiffany here. The entire point of social networks is to network with like minded individuals. Provide value to the network and it will reward you. Interact with others. Don't only try to be self promotional. Earn the right to promote your site, offers, products, what ever.

Once you gain the trust of others in your niche, then you won't be able to stop the success you will have.

Bruce

Your CTR is directly proportional to the no. of people you interact with!

Here are a couple of ideas, so get your thinking hats on:


1. Twitter Strategy

Twitter is the second hottest social networking site out there at the moment, after Facebook. It is the fastest growing social site on the Internet. The thing about Twitter that you must remember (like with the other networks) is that it is a place to socialize. People go on there to interact with others, not buy products.
The key to making Twitter work is to form relationships with other marketers in your niche. Make friends with them. You never know, some of those relationships can result in lucrative joint venture deals for you.


2. Facebook Strategy

Facebook is a another great way to build relationships with other business people in your niche market. But you can also use it as a way to send out bulletins to people who are interested in buying products in your target market. You can also link to your blog, or post videos out there, all of which help to build a fan base that will eventually buy your products.


3. Blogging Strategy

Blogging still remains probably the best money making Web 2.0 strategy. You can monetize a blog is so many different ways, including AdSense, banner advertising, affiliate programs, pay per post blog posts and so on. If you have a subscriber list, it is also a great tool for building rapport with your subscribers and communicating with them.


These social marketing strategies are proven to work. So put them to action soon to build your business!

I cant believe that I missed these threads, what a great idea. Personally what works for me, along with the social bookmarking mass submission techniques listed above, is to make sure when submitting that you use your dominant keyword as the opening words of your title when submitting to social bookmarking. Ads more visibility, and as some bookmarking sites get listed extremely fast (Digg for example), this WILL add visibility to your site.

Build up a Twitter Following... Send them to your YouTube videos and blog in a non-saley way - ex. check this out, people are loving my new video or blog post...

You can also create a demonstration video (for a product) which can lead to easy sales

There are many ways to promote all of them , SEO , PPC , Social marketing , offline marketing . The list goes on , you just have to experiment with your niche to see what works best

Neat web 2.0 social profile manager website: KnowEm Username Check - Secure your Brand or Online Identity on Social Media

I use heyspread.com to distribute my videos to dozens of other video hosting site including youtube.com



Arnel Ricafranca

The one thing you have to do in order to be successful with social media is to interact! It's a two way street. No one likes being yelled at. Don't just go on twitter and facebook when you're selling something. Talk about your day, comment on other people's posts. This way you help build your credibility.

When I first started writing articles on a site, I was encouraged to promote to Twitter, FB, etc. When I did, my page views did increase. A year later, I am now on both in a more personally active way and I cannot believe how many more followers I have picked up. Now I have friends of my relatives visiting my sites and making comments. Spending the time to get to know people, connect with family and friends, and making new online friends in relevent niche forums really can make a difference.

Thank you to all who are providing such great information and advice for us newbies. It is much appreciated.

Some tips for those who use social networking websites(like facebook) for marketing.

Tip 1: When marketing on social networking websites,
make sure you add firends that are interested in your niche. You
can easily find people interested in your niche by checking out groups.
Example: If your niche is fitness, search for fitness groups, and send
friend requests to the people in that group.

Tip 2: The more friends you have the merrier. If the limit of friends
of a social network is 5000, then go for 5000.

Tip 3: Create your own groups. Again the more people you
have in your groups the merrier. To get more people in your group,
make sure that you give it a good title. IMO, comical titles
work really well.

Example: If your niche is money, don't name the group 'how to make
money', name the group something like:

'I need money NOT a job'
'Money doesn't buy happiness, but it sure helps'

You get the idea...



Cheers,
Johnny

my top sources of getting traffic to my blog is twitter and blog comments. Forums also work well. I try to share useful posts to my Twitter account so my followers like me and wait for my news. Business fields and e-marketing strategies are the hottest niches that people never stop searching for, so it would be nice to share them.

Try to make your comment on other blogs constructive and make a good relation between you as a reader and the writer. Speak to him as a human not just a machine that generates backinks to you. It worked for me

perfect strategies to get good conversion...twitter and facebook is incredible in get traffics...

These are really some excellent tools for quick social marketing.The main startegy to social marketing I think connectivity with other users of that social site.This is what from which you will get long term profit.

Build viral social media network through Facebook and Twitter. This will help you get what you’re looking for in improving your system and ranking.

Introducing your site manually is bit of a headache. Because you'll require time and effort to inspire peoples first and then direct them to your website.

I found this beautiful FREE method of promoting website. It's as simple as cake! Its called "freeviral" You don't need to do anything, except SIGN UP .

For more information visit my signatures below this post.

I submitted an article to articlebase.... com and they published it to the internet but all my link backs were changed to someone else. Has this happened to anyone else?

For me the Social networking is the best way for internet marketing. It is give huge traffic for my site.

Social Networking & Media is the best to build internet marketing, you just have to careful about your reputation on Social Networking sites.
It delivers relevant traffic to your site.

(Allen)Thanks for making this excellent discussion...

In terms of internet marketing, you have to at least know certain strategies especially in social marketing where you can maximize your sales from getting targeted audience. So if there is an opportunity to get a new learning like this it is always helpful to open our minds.

Check this out: Social Marketing Strategies

In social marketing, its easy to automate to gain back links. But, if you want loyal and reactive followers, then you have to personalize.

The fastest growing site is Google Plus. When compared to the first year growth of Facebook and Twitter, it's growing about ten times faster. It's good, I have almost 2,000 followers there now. My main source of traffic from social media is Twitter, but I try to use all of the sites as best I can.

I use to rely more on Social Marketing and i have got good results from it.

Create groups in your social networks. This allows you to interact with people in your niche. Build a group and they will come.

Get on Twitter, use the search function to find people in your niche, and then engage them. Make them laugh, answer their questions, solve their problems, etc.

Many of them will find the link to your website that you put in your profile.

Step 1: Generate social media objectives and goals.
Step 2: Conduct a social media audit.
Step 3: Extend Efforts Throughout Your Organization.
Step 4: Focus on Networks That Add Value.

Find at least 2 relevant and influential people in your niche on social media (Facebook is best for my niche) and contact them with an opportunity to serve them (for free) or give away something they might be interested in, like a copy of an ebook you wrote, something physical, or service they might need.

Tie it into explaining (briefly) what you do and a link to your fanpage or website.

This is the 'give to receive' concept we hear all the time. But don't go in aggressively trying to get something in return, just do it for the joy of doing it and see what happens.

Be creative and have fun

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if you plan to use Social Media Marketing as a part of your SEO Strategy, try to build Diversified Links.

Few of the ways to do Manage your Social Media:

LINKEDIN MARKETING MANAGEMENT:

LinkedIn profile optimization (with a set of specific keywords)
Blog writing/publishing on your services
Promotion of your LinkedIn profile and business services in targeted groups (upto 50)
Business networking in targeted segment/category - Commercial Real Estate Agents
Sending thanks or follow-up messages to new connections
Endorsing business professionals to get noticed
Asking for recommendations to increase profile visibility
Posting small updates daily in all groups to get noticed
Sending marketing messages to prospects to generate business leads
Sharing some attractive/motivational quotes/wall papers to get noticed

FACEBOOK MARKETING MANAGEMENT:

Posting small updates daily to get noticed
Wall paper posting
Cross marketing (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, G+)
News sharing of your Industry
Sharing of your YouTube videos on your Facebook page
Social networking with prospects
Exchanging messages with prospects/ Chatting
Joining relevant groups and regular postings
Sharing some attractive/motivational quotes/wall papers to get noticed

TWITTER MARKETING MANAGEMENT:

Posting small updates daily with hash tags keywords to get visibility
Cross marketing (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, G+)
Sending thanks messages to new followers
Following prospects on Twitter
Posting small updates to get notified

GOOGLE+ MARKETING MANAGEMENT:

Posting small updates daily to get noticed
Wall paper designing/posting
Cross marketing (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, G+)
News sharing of your Industry
Business Networking

Hope, that helps.

Steve

you can use Big Mike's Socialbot....try this one..

Social media is a powerful tool to expose the product's brand. Engagement
is the key to target audiences. Defining your audience is the first step and applying marketing strategies is the name of the game.

Here are my few tips:

A. Have a clear picture of your marketing goals. Be aware of the current content and trend. Actively communicate without compromising professionalism.

B. Use effective content writing skills and insert backlinks whenever possible.

C. Avoid a spammy content and cliche.

D. It doesn't hurt when proofreading is done to avoid errors.

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