Etiquette (noun): the rules indicating the proper and polite way to behave.
Most of us are aware of the effects that a lapse in judgement on social media can have on our personal and professional lives. I am also sure that most of us have heard the the urban legend story of the recent graduate who didn't get hired because of an obscene or inappropriate photo/status or that person who was fired because a photo of them doing a keg stand surfaced on Facebook.
Yes, even on the internet, the etiquette rules still apply. Especially if you plan using a social media site as a platform for building your personal brand. No one wants to find out that they are ideal candidate but their online behavior causes them to miss out an an opportunity or that their online reputation is tarnished.
Yes, even on the internet, the etiquette rules still apply. Especially if you plan using a social media site as a platform for building your personal brand. No one wants to find out that they are ideal candidate but their online behavior causes them to miss out an an opportunity or that their online reputation is tarnished.
Call me paranoid, but I periodically check that my Facebook privacy settings are where I want to be (i.e. the digital equivalent of Fort Knox). I doubt that my commentary on the series finale of Breaking Bad or my disappointment in the Eagles' lost this past week is going to have an impact on my professional life, but I'd prefer to share these things among friends and family.
Besides, my boss is a Giant's fan.
These days though, it's not just about avoiding posting inappropriate content, but how we interact with other bloggers and our audiences. I did a little bit of research on social media etiquette, and listed 6 that were the most common and important
1. On LinkedIn: don't join groups or networks and immediately start spamming the message boards by selling yourself.
2. On Twitter: The overuse of hashtags is also considered spamming.
3. It's also bad form to ask for followers. Your content should be engaging enough that you organically develop a following.
4. On Facebook: don't like your own post. Sharing the post to begin with is a suggestion that already like the content you are posting.
5. On any social media site like Instagram or Twitter, it is never okay to follow somebody, wait for them to follow you back and then unfollow them just so it appears that you have more followers. It can actually hurt you
6. And most importantly, never, ever be rude to your followers or other bloggers.
Follow these rules, and even Emily Post would be proud.
Until next time,
Ashley
Until next time,
Ashley
Over use of those hashtags are really annoying, I agree to that. Awesome job.
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