Ever posted comments on other people’s posts and never heard back from them?
Ever wondering if it’s just YOU?
May be and may be not. It’s hard to tell. But I bet if you applied few of the strategies I’m about to outline for you, you will find it lot easier to start and carry on conversations that will foster great relationships.
What I’m sharing with you here are true and tried “moves” I applied myself as well as did my students and the results were nothing short of phenomenal.
So here they are:
Strategy 1
Keep going – nothing happens first time and you and I both know that. From being in sales you know that psyche is such that it takes about 7 times to get in front of someone to catch their attention. So if you find yourself wanting to quit Social Media just because you tried 2.5 times to communicate with someone and they did not answer back, you’re about to leave a boat load of money and other opportunities on the table.
Strategy 2
Watch your content – make sure you post interesting content yourself. If you’re big on NOT being the first one to start up the conversation with the new person, then be the one who gives opportunities to others to start conversations with you by posting quality content first. For this you have to know your market and what type of stuff they appreciate.
Strategy 3
Watch your comments – make sure you post intriguing posts form time to time. Questions and such also work well. It’s easier for other people to tag onto your conversation if there is a question in your comment.
Strategy 4
Choose those who have similar interests as you. This is important for few reasons.
1) you will feel more passionate about your comment
2) your comment will come from the place of experience and expertise
For example:
If you are into skiing, and you make a comment on that subject, not only that your comment will ooze with passion for it, but you will also be able to start an intelligent conversation about the gear, or the places to ski or some other angle of skiing. In return, chances are (unless you’re dealing with a dah-person) your comment will be of interest to person who started it all, and hopefully to few other members of his/her audience as well. Now you have a conversation going that’s full of passion, and you just gave a glimpse of your “wonderful, expert self”.
People might take a notice of your “wonderful, fun, expert self” and decide to see what else you know and what you’re all about. And now you have a foundation to start building a relationship.
What is your favorite strategy for starting conversations on Social Media platforms?
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Twitter: lynnegordon
says:
Hi Alek,
Very interesting info. I was compelled to click on your tweet and I actually do not feel invisible. But it was just that intriguing. Well Done!
Twitter: bluepop13
says:
I like to ask questions about what the audience liked or didn’t like about my article. I also will ask them what they think about what I talked about in my article to hopefully inspire them to share what they think about things that I mentioned or discussed in my words.
There’s all different kinds of ways one can go about doing thing and trial and error is the best I think. I just like talking to people who share similar interests and can do it easily through my blog.
Excellent Advice!