Jazzing up your social media profile part 2

By Corey Graham 2.0

Last week, we took a look at five ways to jazz up your social media profile. Here, we offer five more suggestions. 

1) Add like-minded people - Network 

In building up your profile and fan base it’s important to go out there and network with the people you want to attract. You might need to be the one to introduce yourself to them even that means you are the one to invite them to your page on Facebook or follow them on Twitter. You can join groups in your industry and choose a few people periodically to reach out to and find out more about them.

3) Easy to remember custom URL

I suggest creating a URL that is easy to remember. If you wish to add your profiles to your business cards, develop a unique URL that can fit on business cards or email signatures. This URL also helps persons find you easily. 

4) Share good content & keep fresh

Seek to share good videos and articles that are relevant to the people you want to attract to your profile. Share a mixture of new developments and older acomplishments as both help to build a connection with followers. Great, engaging and consistent content keeps you on everyone’s mind. 

5) Participate in Group discussion and activities

‘The internet doesn't require your permission, just your participation’, Stephen Pierce

Your profile is the thing that identifies you, and allows you to interact and share with people around the world. It’s important to remember that you are a part of what is happening on these networks ... if you want to be. Don't allow yourself to become a spectator and just watch what is happening. You should aim to participate. You can interact with others as I started in tip #5, by adding comments on your friends pictures and statuses etc. You can take this one step further and you might want to lead a movement online or lead a petition.