This article was posted on Twitter this morning by VAF member Sundi Hayes and thought I would share it here as well.

It's great article - if you have a minute to read


You started a business blog, created a Twitter profile and developed a Facebook page--now what?

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/5-soc...#ixzz0mP75NHcj

Thanks Kena - it is a quick read and well worth it. The message that struck to me was "involving your audience" - that has got me thinking! By not responding to messages on my FB page, I am effectively guilty of ignoring someone who has walked into the room! Thanks for sharing! Donna

Excellent article Kena thanks for sharing

The first on their list is so crucial Make it easy and non-threatening for your audience to participate ... Don't talk at people, talk with them, and do so in a manner that makes it clear that you want them to join the conversation

So many of us forget that social media is about relationships, and relationships develop out of *conversation* about mutual interests.

Great read!

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Great article! I missed this one, thanks for sharing it here too Kena.

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Deb Frawley
Gem's Virtual Office

Good article and thanks for posting the link. This article reminds that just because I can, doesn't mean I should...so to speak. Thanks again Kena.

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Trish Hallmark
www.thvaonline.com

Great article, thanks for sharing Kena. Sometimes you just need a reminder of rules for success that will bring it back home.

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Lee Drozak

Great article...I am getting closer and closer to understanding social media marketing...

I really liked this article, thanks for sharing!

Great article and very helpful, thanks.

I'm getting into social media marketing so read every article, download pdfs, thanks for sharing