My 4 Favorite Social Websites for LO’s

Facebook Review

Simply put, Facebook has over 250 million users, and has totally eclipsed Myspace. Facebook is an awesome site to market your business in the “Groups” area. You can gain “fans” or “friends” and start a cult-like following.  Think of Facebook as a much more mature version of MySpace, with more features and applications.  There are TONS of high profile business people on Facebook. When you make posts, you can insert your URL into the bottom.  YES, Facebook is link-friendly

Twitter Review

Twitter is the latest craze to hit the micro-blogging world. The term “Tweet” has VERY quickly become a household catch-phrase. Using Twitter to engage with others and provide frequent updates about your life and business can prove to be extremely beneficial. It is merely a super cool way to keep your inner circle or SOI, updated into your world! With Twitter, you gain”Followers”, as opposed to “Friends” like on other sites.  Twitter is a blog, NOT a group-type site like Facebook or Myspace. You can make promotions on your Tweet posts, but they have to be kept relatively short. And the more often you make Tweets, the more followers you will gain. YES, Twitter is link-friendly!

YouTube Review

Everyone knows that YouTube is THE place to go to see videos about anything your heart desires, so I won’t even start to rave about it, as it’s been done to death. You also probably know that if you’re trying to promote yourself or a company, video is the way to go these days. Now, it’s becoming a necessity to have a web video for your business, not just a normal website.  Youtube already has a HUGE captive audience, so there is no need to worry about generating traffic. The most effective videos are kept 5-7 minutes in length, as viewers do have a short attention span

LinkedIn Review

LinkedIn is the most notorious site for professional networkers, period. EVERY professional, wether an employee, business owner, investor, should be on LinkedIn! With over 200 different industries covered and close to 65 million memebers, Linkedin is an amazing, easy platform for networking and connecting with other professionals. Lots of deals originate through LinkedIn! It is also a great social network for recommending job seekers to employers through the use of your Linkedin contact list. There is also an incredible LinkedIn marketing guide for beginners. YES, it is link-friendly!

Chris Hallmark – http://www.loanofficermarketinglab.com/chrish