How to use MySpace(TM) to Generate Traffic
June 9, 2008
Social networks like MySpace are not, as is popularly thought, just for teenagers. There are many different types of group on MySpace covering all kinds of diverse subjects, and often populated by genuine fanatics who are prepared to spend money on their chosen hobby. Because MySpace is so large, the groups are large as well, so there is every opportunity for using the site commercially as long as you don’t make the obvious mistakes. The MySpace owners are fanatical about keeping marketing activity off the site, so you will need to act carefully and judiciously.
The first step is to set up your profile properly. Many profiles are unfinished, or look unprofessional, and many thousands of profiles are there for social purposes and dating. You will need to stand out, and stand apart from these. The first and most obvious consideration is to get it known exactly what you can offer potential customers in your field of expertise. Use your “About Me” profile to sell yourself as being extremely capable in your chosen field, without obvious obnoxious boasting. You want to create the image of an extremely talented, and conscientious, service provider.
Link from your profile to your major websites and blogs, and you will be in prime position to drive traffic from the MySpace network. You will then need to try and pick as many friends as you can, both to become potential customers, and to become possible affiliates or joint venture partners for whatever product or service you are offering. Interact with the community that you manage to build, and never do anything which is blatantly commercial, and especially never do anything which could be considered “spammy” and have your account deleted. If you use social networks patiently, and approach them in a genuinely helpful manner, you can pick up some very useful contacts.
Best Greetings
Angela
http://www.social-marketing-database.com
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