Three Things To Look At When Choosing A Social Media Strategist

There are many people that are claiming to be Social Media Experts and while that is their decision, there are some things that you should look for when choosing a Social Media Strategist. Obviously these are opinions and not written in the “Holy Grail Of Social Media”

The first thing you need to do is Google the potential Social Media Strategist. Can you find him or her anywhere on the Internet? When you do find that person is it positive?

Remember that what this person does could effect you and your brand down the road.

The Second thing I suggest doing is to look on some of the more popular Social Platforms and see if they are….well, Social. It’s kinda common sense to be Social if you are claiming to be an expert in the field of Social Media.

The third tip I am going to give you today is this… When speaking with them do they mention the use of anything else other than Twitter, MySpace, Facebook and YouTube? Do they seem to have a passion for growing with the ever evolving Internet?

If you can answer No to any of these then perhaps you might want to move onto the next Social Media Expert on your list.

You want someone that is going to help you not only create a positive presence Online, but to help maintain it and keep up with new and exciting ideas.

Good Luck!

KimRandall.biz

Social Brand Strategist & Interwebs Addict, Blogger, Lame joke teller, St. Louis Cardinals fan (woot! woot! 2011 Champs!!), Twitterholic, Second Life Resident (Sadie Pippita), entrepreneur, CEO of KiMedia Strategies - Tampa Social Media, Startup Weekend Tampa co-organizer and Chihuahua owner.

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