Marketing your Business on the Cheap-Part 2: Social Networking

Welcome to my fast and dirty tutorial on ways to get your new business' name out and about like a east coast debutante.

Social Networking
If you read my last blog post, you'll have started a blog. Every time you write a blog post, pimp it out. Every time. That means you. Take five minutes to let everyone know that a) you've been writing and that b) you'd like them to give you feedback in the form of content.

Where?

1. Twitter. I'm sure you're sick of hearing about Twitter. I know I am. But God bless it, it works. I'm not sure why it's better or worse than Facebook, but by gum, there is a community out there waiting to hear what you have to say. Search for people saying your key terms by going to search.twitter.com and add them. They might just add you back.
   
2. Facebook. Who will sing your praises more than people who love you? Let people know that you're writing. Invite them to comment. You never know who they might turn on to the information you're providing. Plus, doesn't everyone like to brag/complain about a successful relative?
   
3. LinkedIn. Run, don't walk to create your business profile, personal profile and add people to your network. Add your URL to your status update. They are sent out to everyone in your network and can also provide an excellent way to get the word out. Not to mention it introduces you as a new business owner to the business community. Join an association! Answer Questions!
   

Anything else? Let me know if you have ideas.