10 Commandments of Social Networking

10 Commandments of Social Networking 1. No other gods.—Be focused and connect all activity back to your core message and purpose. Research & identify with which target markets (potential clients and/or partners) you would like to connect. 2. No idols of any kind.—Do not mistake social networking as the ―end all‖; it should not be your sole marketing & relationship strategy. Use social networking in conjunction with traditional methods that work. 3. Don’t misuse God’s name. – Set boundaries and standards when dealing with people online, as well as offline. Examine how well you are representing yourself in what you write or post. 4. Keep the Sabbath holy. – Commit to a certain amount of time daily, weekly, monthly on your social network. Then give it a rest. 5. Honor your father & mother (wisdom). – Connect with others who are successful social networkers with interests that complement your own. Also, be wise about the information you share on the internet. 6. Do not murder. – Be careful not to bash others. The internet has a long memory. Respect that other people have opinions too, even when you do not agree. 7. Do not commit adultery. – Be wary of enticements into get rich quick schemes. Stay true to your own business strategy & personal goals. 8. Do not steal. – Don’t plagiarize other people’s work. Make sure your own online work is protected via trademark, etc. 9. Do not testify falsely against your neighbor. – Remember, relationships first, business second. Providing compassionate criticism is an art that you can learn to master instead. 10. Do not covet. – Do not constantly compare yourself. Know your own services/products well & maximize them. © Design Your Work 2009

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