Top Five Social Media Mistakes that Can Easily be Avoided

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JW Maxx Solutions

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) August 27, 2013

JW Maxx Solutions is an industry-leader in online reputation management and is offering tips on how to avoid the most common social media mistakes. It is important to note that while some of these mistakes are easy to fix, some can have serious and long-lasting repercussions.

1. Do not use social media when angry
Though it may seem like a good idea at the time to vent frustrations about others or situations, hateful speech can be taken as libelous content and could be used in a court of law in extreme cases.

2. Do not use social media when intoxicated
It is very easy to tell when someone is intoxicated and using social media, due to the telltale misspellings and rambling posts. Just as drunk texting and dialing are embarrassing, drunk Tweets or Facebook posts are even more detrimental to an online image, since millions of followers will see the content.

3. Be wary of misspellings
While proper punctuation, spelling and grammar are sometimes thrown out the door in favor of constructing a tweet that is 140 characters long, it is important to post content that does not require the reader to have to think too hard about what the message is trying to say.

4. Censor pictures
Pictures speak louder than words, and visual media spreads like wildfire on the Internet. When managing social media accounts, it is important to keep tabs on what kinds of pictures are posted directly from the account. It is equally important to monitor tagged pictures for inappropriate content.

5. Engage users
While social media sites are a great tool for sharing content, press releases, news, and more, it is also important to engage users through the use of questions, replying to user comments and posting fun, targeted content. Asking what users will be doing over the weekend or their opinions on current events are good ways of boosting user engagement. The goal is to make the user feel as if they matter.

“The Internet is permanent,” said Walter Halicki, online reputation management expert and CEO of JW Maxx Solutions. “Even if something is deleted, more than likely, there is a record of it somewhere online.”

By utilizing these tips, businesses and individuals can improve their online presence. For more information on how JW Maxx Solutions can help your online reputation, visit http://www.jwmaxxsolutions.com/.

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