Sharing Is the Core of the Social Web
Sharing is the beginning of every social experience on the web. According to Rick Leibling, of the Taylor Group marketing agency, sharing is one of eight elements of social media behavior. Each time a different user mixes the elements in their own way, they find an entirely new outcome. Facebook, sharing and commenting will give you a different experience than Twitter, networking and blogging. Leibling's point is: the user is the main ingredient in the mix. He writes that the magic is in putting all the ingredients together and using them as it is convenient for each individual. As different tools become more popular and more user-friendly, the mix will change; making social media an ever shifting, ever growing force in the community.
Sharing begins all conversations online. Think about the most popular email conversations you have started with family members or co-workers. In many cases, you were sharing content in a news story, a funny comic or story that caught your eye or any number of other interesting online posts. Sharing is the best way to see what other people are talking about, what they think is good enough to send to family and friends and who they think are influencers on a certain topic. It monitors the pulse of what your family and friends think is interesting and influential.
Sharing is the central act to most social activity online. It allows us to distribute interesting and valuable information, interact with people and stay on top of what our friends are conversing about. It is the essence of the social web. There are other elements, including networking and real-time conversation, but sharing is one of ? if not the ? most important pieces when measuring social influence.
Now don't just sit there, start sharing with your family and friends! You are one of the biggest influencers in their lives. Consider this, they will always read the emails you send, but may delete newsletters or mass emails from people that the world would consider an influencer. Make yourself heard in your social circle. Do not sit idly by and watch as others share opinions with your inner circle, instead try to be a loud and influential voice. Stop simply reacting to the great links and posts that are sent your way; get the conversation going with interesting posts or stories that you find everyday.
About the Author
Tim Schigel runs ShareThis, the world's largest sharing network. ShareThis makes it easy to share ideas and get to the good stuff online. You can find Tim on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/schigel or http://www.twitter.com/sharethis.
Previous Article - Next Article
Add Your Picture
Article Submitted By:
Tim Schigel16
Subscribe To: Tim Schigel16 Rss Feed
This Article Has Been Read 29 Times
Publish/Share this article
Remember: The article body, title, author bio and links may not be changed or removed. By publishing this article, you agree to all the terms in our Terms of Service.
Rating: Not yet rated
More articles in this Category
Conceptualizing Specific Niche Marketing For Law Firm Pursuits
Digital Marketing: The Present and Future of Commercial Marketing
These Points will help you to become an Internet Marketer
Digital Marketing: The New Face of Marketing
Collecting Valuable Information using Social Media
Internet Marketing Strategy And Planning
Internet affiliate coaching for beginners
Press Release An Easy Way To Get Noticed Worldwide
Internet Marketing Advice
Search Engine Marketing - A Way For Quick Data Access
Do You Focus On Local Online Marketing And Advertising?
Sharing Is the Core of the Social Web
Cheap video production and online video marketing can boost your brand
Online Marketing: The Basics On Attraction Marketing
Email Marketing Director To Make Difference
Article Marketing As Your Marketing Campaign
Optin Email Marketing For Your Profits
Importance of Social Media Management for Automotive Dealers
Affiliate Internet Marketing - What's so good about it?
Internet Marketing-An Extreme Sport
Effective Internet Marketing Services
Important Advertising Tips for All Seasons
Top Tips About Advatages of social networking
Certain Points to take care before starting Internet Marketing Activities
Yes, Your Company Really Does Need A Blog
Role of an Internet Marketer in Creating Custom Websites for Automotive businesses
Two Braindead Simple Ways to Bring Traffic to Your Marketing Blog Today
Social Media Has Changed Everything
How Much Important Is Internet Marketing In Online Business?
