The Affiliate Marketing Mom

I have taken the time to give you some tips on how not to be called a spammer on social networking sites because this is a mistake that lots of people make when they join a site.

You want to promote your business or product so you join a social networking site. You get right down to business and tell everyone that «your business is the greatest» and «the best» and «you have to buy it now or else»! Geesh, slow down! That is the #1 way to be labeled a spammer and nobody will trust you, want to network with you or buy from you ever!

There is a much better approach and that is to take it easy. Social Networking sites are fast becoming a marketers dream come true. But you better lay off or you will be called a spammer or worse yet, banned completely from the site.

When you first join a network, take the time to read the rules first. Yes, lots of times there are rules and you will need to get familiar with them. Browse around and take the time to create an interesting profile. Please do not push your business here either. Make your profile about you. Tell everyone that you love to ski, make cupcakes or listen to Beethoven. People love to read about other people. They do not want to hear that you are making $10,000/month and they need to buy your product «if they want to live the life you are now».

Once you have your profile filled out, write some interesting blogs, start a discussion or join a group. Make yourself known and become an asset to the community.

After you have built up your credibility then you can start to market yourself a littl bit, but make sure you are not cramming it down their throats. Point them back to your page or blog. If they are interested in you, they will stick around and see what you are about.

I hope you find these tips on how not be called a spammer on social networking sites useful and informative. Now go join a great network and behave yourself!