Is SHAG a two way process?
No, I’m not being rude! SHAG stands for Share, Hang Out, Attitude and Gossip.
I spend a lot of time both personally and as a service to my clients on Social Media sites interacting, learning, gaining useful information and soaking up as much knowledge as I can. Each day I come across new sites, applications and news that I otherwise probably wouldn’t find.
So my question to you is this: Do you SHAG? i.e. Do you SHARE your knowledge? Just because you might think something is common knowledge I can assure you that there will be plenty of people who don’t know about what you do, the programmes you use that they might benefit from or expertise that you excel at that could help someone else. My advice is that you should make a point of sharing at least one piece of information each day.
Do you HANG OUT on social sites at least once a day (at a minimum)? You should, because you will make on-line friends, pick up useful tips and find services that may be of use to you.
Also, make sure you have an ATTITUDE. Don’t be afraid to speak your mind, albeit in the nicest possible way. Call me a prude if you want but personally I don’t like foul language or confrontation because I don’t think it benefits anyone. But having an attitude whereby you assist and encourage people can only be a good thing for everyone.
Finally GOSSIP – we all do it. Did you hear about “X”? How fantastic it was that “X” has secured a client – so grateful to “X” for their insight into “X” – as well as the odd bit of celebrity news that may be causing a stir!
So here’s the bottom line…
By sharing your knowledge with others not only does it help you qualify your own expertise but it helps other people too.
By hanging out and having an online presence on a daily basis means you are “open” for discussion – whether for business or for exchanging ideas.
By having the right attitude means you will become known for ‘meaning what you say’ and ‘saying what you mean’!
By taking part in Gossip means you are talking about someone or something – and that’s real life. And gossip doesn’t have to be a bad or negative thing – someone talking about your business, or you personally, gives you and your business credibility.
So go on – I dare you! SHAG daily and enjoy!
Loving the title and detail.
I think it is good to have lots of profiles etc. but I do think there can be too many! It’s difficult to keep track of it all!
Over time Phil you will decide which sites suit you and which ones you can remove but better to try them all and then decide
Glad you liked the title!
Hi L-A,
Thought I’d share this with you.
Preparing some content for someone else’s website in preparation for it’s imminent launch one of the articles went to page one of google on day one.
It succeeded because of the combination of words used and this is something many people don’t understand.
If for instance you want to promote jewellery you have a snowball’s chance in hell of getting on page one as it is such a competitive term.
Antique or vintage jewellery will give you a better chance which is further improved by gold antique jewellery for example as the exact combination of words is less frequently used.
OK your hit rate will be lower but your conversion rate should be higher as people have found you entering the term they are looking for.
Good point Chris and congratulations on your article getting on to page one!