If you’re just finding your feet with social networking it is easy to become quickly disorientated. If you’re a seasoned networker then maybe it’s becomes a chore to keep track of groups of friends spread on different networks.

Don’t lose heart if this sounds familiar, here are 7 simple tips for better social networking.

1. Pick the right networks and plan.  If you’re clued up with the Internet you will be aware of the massive number of social networks out there; Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and so on.  It is difficult to participate actively on all social networks out there, be effective, and get your day to day work done. Plan your social networking crusade and join the ones that are most relevant for what you want to achieve.
2. Make time, but not all day. It is very easy to let it take over your life, be regular with your social networking. Update your profile and status regularly and engage with your friends and follows, even on the weekends.
3. Consistency is king. Use the same photographs and account names on all of your profiles, it is your brand. Friends and followers will learn to recognise your brand, exposing your words of wisdom through different channels.
4. Be yourself. Just like on the telephone, people love dealing with a real person at the end of the line. There are many ways of keeping it personal with your friends and followers, but make the effort to be yourself and remember point 3.
5. Top-up your toolbox. Social networking can be streamlined into something easy to manage with the right tools.  Use software to save time and automate content between networks.
6. Who likes spammers?  There is only a minority that is buying stuff from spammers, so try not to overload your friends or followers with excessive content. Even if you mean well, people will soon block you if you start bombarding them.
7. Keep it real. The Internet and social networking is meant to be a positive experience. Interact with people and share ideas and experiences via the computer, but also remember that real life does exist as do real people.

If you would like to find out more about how we use social networking within Bespoke Computing Ltd, why not give us a call on 0845 004 3025.  Alternative, try twitter/@bespoke_comp.