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A SOCIAL MEDIA QUEST

Off We Go

I love Social Media (SM).  I love the concept and the opportunities.  I love the energy and creativity that largely define it.   I can’t wait to jump on in the morning and plug in.  

I’m probably a typical SM user but there are lots of types.

• Clueless:  They don’t like SM and they have no interest in learning it.

• Newbie:   Just getting their feet wet.  They like what they are seeing but are a little overwhelmed. 

• User:  They can get around pretty good but are only using a few of the most popular elements.

• Pro: They know quite a lot, enough to do some consulting or work in the industry.

• Guru: They know everything.  My definition of a guru is if you have to ask – you aren’t a guru. 

Right now I would put myself in the lower end of the User category, but I want to be a Pro.  I’m determined to be at the higher end of the Pro category by the end of 2012. But, holy cow, there are so many platforms, apps, widgets, websites, blogs, newsletters, and so forth!  I’ve heard say that learning SM is not a sprint or a marathon but a journey.  I say, it’s a quest!  You can’t dawdle or be meek - or by the time you reach the next step in your journey, the destination has already changed!  Look how fast Pinterest came on the scene, for example.  Was that on your road map? 

With this blog I want to fuel my quest and keep myself going.  I’ll share my discoveries, shortcuts, and mistakes as I go.  If you want to come along, suit up!

This is the first in a series from guest blogger, Judy Szewczyk.  She will be exploring a variety of social media platforms, what they are and how to use them. Questions?  Items you want to learn about first? Please submit a comment or contact us at info@alwaysvisiblesigns.com.

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