Social Media Goal

http://rdnelli.ning.com/profiles/blogs/how-cheap-is-a-social by Rebecka Nelli

http://socialnomics.net/video/ this is a social media blog and the video was posted on this blog several weeks ago. Worth watching again.

Our goal of using social media to our advantage in the marketplace requires us to evaluate our social media options. To find out what works, the best advice is to try each networking site. But first, determine what you goal is in using each networking outlet. Is it professional?; selling a product?; promoting services?; venting?; or just being involved?

I joined LinkedIn less than a year ago and started a group "Land Development" in late January 2009. There are over 980 members from all over the world. This is a specialty group catering to a segment of the real estate development industry. A more general group would attract more members with diversified backgrounds. As an example, Network Charlotte is for anyone in Charlotte NC seeking to network with anyone about anything. This group was started in April 2009 and has over 3,800 members.

Whether it is a specific industry niche group or a general networking group, you must decide your personal, professional, or business goals and how social media can be used to meet your goals. Use the social media options to your advantage and select the otion best suited as a tool to reach your goals.

However, without a doubt, social media will be changing daily and with any new technology, it is best that you jump in now!