Here's how you can network with professionals in the social media marketing industry to advance your career.

Your brand is your reputation and in this digital age, the easiest way to build something profitable is to start by building online. In the real world everything is fast paced we are either in a hurry to go to work, pick up the kids or get the groceries. The only time you get to connect is at an event. However, we use social media everyday no matter how busy we are we "do the swipe" before the day ends. And this is your golden opportunity to meet people. You can start by sharing a quick post, adding your comments to a post you find helpful or attend or organize online events. Simply put just find a way to be relevant to your ideal connections through creating content online.

O conteúdo é o grande gargalo do engajamento e da presen?a on line. A forma de se comunicar dentro das redes sociais mudou e ter perfil panfletagem que só tem auto promo??o nos conteúdos afastam pessoas, ninguém entra numa rede social porque procura a solu??o de um problema. Hoje se comunica melhor quem entende e fala sobre o problema buscando identifica??o e n?o com foco da solu??o. Criar relacionamentos é muito mais importante do que oferecer solu??es.

Network on LinkedIn like you would in real life. Connect with the people you want, and engage them in conversations. Spark conversations in your own content, and comment on others content

Industry events are invaluable for networking in social media marketing. Attend conferences, webinars, and workshops to connect with peers and influencers. Be genuine, ask thoughtful questions, and show interest in others' work. Collect contact information and follow up with a personalized message to nurture connections.

Networking with professionals in the social media industry is vital. But it is not about networking, it is about knowing how to do it right. Here is how: 1. You must make sure your profile boldly says who you are and what you do. This will make it easier for anyone who comes across you to make a decision to want to connect or not. 2. Decide on the set of people you want to network with or connect with If you have a detailed description of who they are and what they are like. It will make it easier for you to identify them and easily reach out to them. 3. Identify where they are and when you can easily get their attention Knowing where they are and the best time to reach out. Finally, take action and start off a conversation.

If you are an introvert like me, start by attending online or virtual events and contribute to the conversation. Don't be shy after all its virtual (No one can see how tensed you are unless you show them) so speak up. Share your experience with regards to what is being discussed. Event organizers or speakers tend to notice people who engage or contribute to the topic more than people who just show up and observe. This serves as a cheat code to get your foot into the networking doorway. You can quickly ask for their contact details after the event in a polite way and just like that you are one step ahead in building meaningful connections with industry leaders.

This is a hidden gem on LinkedIn. Most people have no idea that groups even exist on LinkedIn, hence they are unable to leverage it to the fullest potential. I have noticed that I gain more reach or impressions in groups than when I cast my net wider by posting to everyone on LinkedIn and this is because groups are niche based, people are part of these groups because they are interested in the purpose of the group so if you post anything in alignment to the purpose, people and more likely to engage and hence you gain more reach. Don't sleep on groups you can easily join one by typing a topic you are interested in the search box and using the filters provided choose groups and voila you are one step ahead in fully optimizing your options.

Picture this as you are about to enter a new relationship with a potential partner. Commonly the best question to ask is what will I gain from this relationship? Will it be sustainable or its for a short time? Or will my investment in this case emotional investment pay off? While following someone may not be as serious as being in a relationship, they are similar in the sense that both parties want to benefit. And so you can't expect people to take you seriously if you don't have anything to offer them especially in the networking world. Show them how you can help, share your insights or findings, refer them to opportunities if you have access to any, as long as it will be relevant to them they will be more willing to connect with you.

é importante construir um perfil atrativo, completo e com técnicas que facilitam te encontrar como profissional especialista na sua área de atua??o. O primeiro erro que muitos cometem no preenchimento do perfil é o título com falta de posicionamento profissional. Também uma boa BIO no Instagram que n?o seja poluida de informa??es.