Social Media Etiquette
You’ll see all types of articles, advice and opinions trying to de-construct the true nature of social media. At its simplest, social media is a conversation between like-minded people using various different software platforms to communicate with each other.
What you need to understand first about social networking is that it’s just like social networking in the offline world: the same courtesies, rules and etiquette apply in both spheres, and this is one of the most important things to keep in mind.
Social media etiquette goes something like this:
1. Respect other people’s opinions, even if you highly disagree;
2. Don’t be afraid to disagree and debate, but refer to #1 above;
3. Introduce yourself and keep posting. Especially in “clique-ish” industries (all industries have their “clique,” which simply consists of those people with the most “authority” in their industries. Yes, the popular kids;p But unlike high school, most of them tend to be pretty nice;p), the more visible you are, the more people will get to know you;
4. Ask questions. Don’t always just post an opinion; a well-thought out question can get just as much attention as a brilliant comment;
5. Make sure you read an article in its entirety before posting a comment on it;
6. Never include a URL to your own site in a comment on a blog unless it is specifically stated you can do so; if you add someone as a friend or contact, always make sure you’re familiar with them and their work; send a message, even if it’s as simple as “hey great blog; I really like your take on things.”
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