If you are like most people, you have at least one social media profile, either on Facebook, Linked-In, or on one of the dating sites.
And most people have a hard time promoting themselves online, whether they’re looking for professional connections, friendship or even love. Internet Marketing Expert Kate Houston stopped by to help! In fact—this is what she gets paid to do!
Kate's Tips:
How to avoid bragging
Tip: Use anecdotes vs adjectives
Tip: Soften the sell
Tip: Don’t put all your strengths in that first introduction (there will be follow up opportunities)
Tip: Have a strong opener
Most common mistake in business is to be too dry and reserved. Instead, make sure that your opener is fresh and unique. For instance, one technique is to leverage your childhood:
When I was a boy, I picked up the trumpet and played Louis Armstrong’s “Wonderful World”. It made my Mom cry. I was that bad. Today I play trumpet for a living.
Most common mistake in dating profiles is using cliches. One way to open in an interesting way is to start with a contrast:
I love to figure skate. I glide. I twirl. I even jump. But, for the life of me, I can’t walk down a street without falling.
You can also start with a surprise twist:
Some people see mashed potatoes and think ummm food. I see mashed potatoes and think hummm food fight. I’m a grandmother and I love to play with the kids.
On dating profiles being playfully self-effacing relaxes people and makes them more comfortable with contacting you.
Understand your target
Figure out who it is that you want attract. What kind of soulmate? What kind of employer? Then from your list of strengths, pick the ones that will most likely resonate with what that person wants.
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