Newly released commandments to guide your adventure in social media marketing might prevent some backfires.

Search Engine Journal’s recent article “Do’s & Don’ts of Social Media Marketing” lists sixteen “rules” that can guide even a novice through the steps of laying out an effective social media marketing plan. Don’t let the number of rules intimidate you as they aren’t difficult nor do they require a doctorate in research sciences. They are straightforward and sometimes obvious steps to remind the user of often overlooked key points or strategies.

For example, number six in the rules points out that to be effective in social media, you need to be social. Though that seems obvious, there are many desktop surfers out there who would prefer to remain behind the keyboard and not interact, even virtually.

The SSN Take: Take time to read the rules; they will be beneficial to anyone whether they are starting out or have been down this road many times.

Melody K. Smith, March 18, 2010

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