We all have heard the stories, we all know the examples. One guy starts to talk about things he thinks are interesting on a blog. His friends tell their friends and an online word to mount campaign has started. Before he knows it he is famous all over the places and earns money by doing what he likes. Sounds like a dream, and the funny thing about these stories are, it can happen to anybody, if you are doing it the right way.
You can compare it to the way singers and bands produce their songs. They do not know if the song is going to be a success, but they do know what works and use that in their song to reach the audience. Having success in the social media works the same way, there are a few things that could help to make you famous in social media.
What is your angle?
Decide what your angle is before starting the blog. What are you writing about? Who is your target market? If you know what you want to put online, than the reader does it as well. That way, the readers will come back. They know what to expect. Use your talents for the context. If you are a good writer, go on and write.
What to know about tools?
There are all kinds of tools you can use on Twitter, Facebook or Blogspot. Do not get too distracted by all the tools. The pitfall is that the tools will get all the attention instead of what you want to say.
Twitter, Facebook and more?
Most people wonder, if I am going to make it online, do I need more social media platforms? The answer is no. Only use the platforms of which you think are useful and which you can keep up to date. Think of the people who you want to reach and where you can reach them. If you are having a profile somewhere which you never use, it will not have any effect.
So I am online, sit back and relax?
Being online does not mean you can sit back and relax. The best way to get the attention is to be really active on the platforms. The key rule is: Action is Reaction. So make new online friends, react on what they are saying and start to spread your stuff.