The following guide on growing a social media audience examines the steps involved in getting your first thousand fans for each of the top 5 social networks: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Instagram. Facebook Use Invite Option Direct followers from various networks and email Optimize your site with multiple Facebook buttons Expand your following with Facebook advertising Use a “like” call-to-action Develop relationship with friends of friends via groups Twitter Share a link to your profile page through various networks and email Include follow links and widgets in your online content Add a follow button to your blog or article series Find like-minded individuals or entities to follow Use relevant Hashtag in tweets Pinterest Share link to your profile page via various networks and email Make Pinterest button available on your website & blog Pay attention to other boards used by competitors Interact on popular pins and find new followers Join a chat like Chat Salad and interact with individuals who share similar interests LinkedIn Provide complete information about your profile Add LinkedIn buttons to your web pages Encourage coworkers to join LinkedIn and complete a profile Send and accept original connection requests Participate in LinkedIn Groups Instagram Connect your Instagram account with Facebook Develop a commenting strategy Make yourself visible by delivering “likes” to posts Figure out best hashtags that are influence your industry Include a hashtagged feed of Instagram posts on relevant web pages Use Follow Ads to target specific people connected with your industry Prepared by GMR Transcription Accurate Transcription Services at Affordable Rate Interested? More info at blog.gmrtranscription.com 800-731-7412