Sometimes your needs are special and boxed products just don’t fit your organization. The same could be said for social media sites.

If this applies to you, consider “Do-It-Yourself Social Media“, Entrepreneurs article for those who aren’t getting what they want from mainstream social media. The author reminds you that building a social media website is not the same as adding social media elements to an already existing site. Step back and consider what features you want to offer. What do you want your site to do for the user? Consider the goals in stages. What do you want to achieve this year, next year, and the next ten years? Take a good look at the technology options out there to determine what best fits your needs and budget.

The SSN Take: It is important to remember that building a social website is about two important points–a clear business model and the applications used to help you grow that business.

Melody K. Smith, April 27, 2010

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