5. Market yourself
Marketing through social networking is essential to internet success. A blog is a great way to start. A blog lets you find your voice and style, get a feel for what people are interested in, and start building a following.
If you attract a really big following, you’ll draw the attention of advertisers, and your blog can become a source of revenue.
So if you don’t have a blog, start one now. Respond to people who comment on your blog posts, and take the time to comment on theirs.
Promoting your work through the social networking sites you use anyway is just common sense. Add a link to your blog and your other published articles to your bio on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
Just remember that the key is to build relationships and add value. You don’t want to come across as the stereotypical used car salesman.
The majority of your posts should be about sharing something your followers will find useful or interesting.
And it’s just as important to respond when other users post information or ask questions.
Once you’ve established a friendly, helpful presence, then you can occasionally post a link to an article you’ve published or one you have for sale.