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Social networking is one of the many ways through Web 2.0 to make your business go viral. It includes sites like Facebook and MySpace, as well as tons of niche sites devoted to specific topics. What all of these sites have in common is that they are in some way interactive. At the same time, social networking does overlap with certain elements of Web 2.0. Sites like YouTube, a video sharing site, allows you to build a profile, post comments on videos, upload your own videos, and even allow others to subscribe to your channel. When planning to make your business go viral using social networking, you first need a plan. Choose which social networking sites you want to market on. I recommend not signing up for more than three to five. If you want to get the best results, you will need to focus your efforts on only a few sites. This will help you get the best results. One thing to remember is not to limit yourself to sites like Facebook and MySpace. YouTube is an excellent site to join, especially if you like video. There are others like Hi5 and Friendster that are similar to Facebook and MySpace. Because they attract different demographic groups, you have an opportunity to extend your reach online for free. Once you have chosen the sites you want to market on, sign up for your account. Most of these sites are free. Complete your profile. Add as much information about yourself and your business as you can. Privacy is an important issue, and you want to protect your privacy. If you intend to make money on the internet though, you will have to sacrifice some of your privacy for the sake of credibility. This doesn't mean to tell everyone everything about yourself. Just provide enough information to show that you are a real person. The next step is to get out and "make friends." When making friends on any of these sites, the most important thing you want to remember is to choose people who share common interests, as well as business interests. You don't want to waste your time connecting with those who aren't interested in the products or services you sell. The third step to marketing on these sites is to get out there and participate. Just putting up a profile simply isn't enough. You need to get involved. Look at ways to go viral on the site. Depending on the type of sites you have chosen, all it may take is a video, the right free report, or an application. It's very easy for you to go viral on these sites simply because there are so many ways to do it. How you choose to do it is up to you. Get thousands of dollars in free ebooks and software to help you market your business online at Killer Marketing Arsenal. Sign up for your free 23 page Internet Marketing Tips guide and learn how to drive traffic to your website for free. Jinger Jarrett is the author of "Internet Marketing for Free: The GUIDE," available on Amazon.
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