I had recently read a story of how a writer was able to sell her books extensively using MySpace. I wish I could link to it here but I have forgotten where I read it and even who that writer is. So anyhow, going back to the topic, the fact that this writer was able to sell books using MySpace means we can also promote our blogs using social networking web sites. Many bloggers have used this tactic before without even knowing it. Social networking web sites are perfect venues for marketing, what with the number of potential people you can connect with. By social networking web sites, I mean the likes of Friendster, MySpace and Facebook.

So how exactly can you market via social networking web sites?

1. Participate in Group Discussions

Find groups or circles relevant to your niche and participate in discussions. Take a proactive role so people will take notice of you. Don’t make your comments sound like promotion though. Simply slip in your blog niche in your signature and comment away.

2. Friend People with Relevant Interest

In social networking web sites, people usually list their interests. Find people with relevant interests and add them up as friends or better yet, ask for their permission first before adding them up as a gesture of courtesy.

3. Act Accordingly

It doesn’t matter how you act if you’re advertising a hobby or a personal blog. But if you’re advertising a corporate or a professional blog, then act accordingly. Reserve cuteness and smilies for another day and another venue.

4. Be Sociable

It remains to be said, when you’re in a social networking web site, you need to be sociable. Interact with people. There’s no room for a wallflower when it comes to these types of web sites.

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