Social Media Review – 06/18/2012

Trying to keep up with what’s happening in Social Media? Here are a few stories that you might want to check out.

Using Facebook to Promote Your Listings — the Right Way

Great article from Inman News on strategies you can use to maximize the effectiveness of your Facebook listings.

Excerpt: “Promoting your product (houses) and positioning yourself as someone to know, like and trust on Facebook requires a new type of marketing skill. When you understand the culture of Facebook and the marketing tool set that Facebook offers, there is most certainly a place for listings on Facebook. Agents just need to market their listings on Facebook correctly.”

The Pros and Cons of 4 Personal Branding Sites

If you’re looking to etch your personal brand onto the Internet, these 4 sites provide you with digital tools to get the job done. As the article states: “With so many social networks, online portfolios, digital resumes, and video channels to showcase your work, the traditional business card has basically become obsolete. As a result, many people are turning to personal branding websites to have one place where they can build their online professional persona.”

Is Social Media Making Us Socially Awkward?

This infographic examines the time we spend online and how we use social media to the benefit or detriment of real world friendships. The big finding of course being that social media benefits shy people the most as well as allowing us to connect with long lost friends.

Does Social Media Actually Work?

This brief post looks at the importance of context in driving engagement with your consumers.

Follow Us on LinkedIn

Want to network with other agents in RE/MAX North Central? We’ve officially launched a LinkedIn company page that you can follow.