5 Cold Hard Truth about Social Media Marketing

Whether youve been marketing through social media for some time or just a newbie just learning the ropes. Youve noticed that the majority of people in the social media are only dish out Me-too contents.

This is frustrating and somewhat spammy.  And so im listing the 5 COLD hard truth about social media marketing.

1) Give up your Best Valueable Stuff
Its alright if you want to be paid for all that you do. I mean its only human nature. But you have to earn your pay cheque and thats done by providing indispensible value.

As a great man once said, “You get paid for the amount of value you bring to the marketplace.”

+value = +$$$
–value = $0

You should be able to answer this single question, “Why should anyone bother reading or watch your material?”

2) Have a Life outside of social media

I know this is the problem for most social media fanatics. Please dont devote you’re reason for living entirely on social media. I mean, wouldnt social media marketing be sooo much easier if you never had to eat, sleep, shower, or spend time with your family.

When i first started i got caught in the hoopla of making as many friends through social media that i forgot to take a shower.

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Im just kidding.

You have to set some goals and be disciplined with them when it comes to social media marketing. Set a timer if you have to but please stay focused. They can easily distract from your overall goal.

3) BEWARE: DONT SELL on Social Media.

Dont you just hate those tweeps (term your refer to people on twitter)? You know what im talking about.

“Making Money from your Tweets? I am. Making >$20 a day on autopilot, Make money too TODAY http://bit.ly/6l9GAQ”

To be honest, its difficult to sell products/services through social media becuase people HATE being sold to. Even if you could recieve a bit of success, eventually you could end up getting kicked out of the social circle.

Its probably more effective to promote a great content or a free report than just promoting your product.

4)  Blogs are not your Holy Grail of Marketing Plan

If your planning to have your  blog as your only plan to gather traffic and customers then you’re selling yourself short. Blogs are great but it does not replace having a complete marketing plan.

Blog marketing is the best method to dish out your best materials into the marketplace. They even better when you have autoresponders, twitter, facebook, special reports and other tools.

You must have plan in place to turn strangers to fans.

5) Good Content will not Save a Bad Reputation.

Just remember, people with crappy products, business practices, and background will be exposed. You would be surprised how quickly words spread about a person and their brand.

Make sure you treat other people with respect or else you will pay for it dearly.