<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" ><channel><title>Social Media Examiner | Best way to become a Social Media Specialist | Topic Replies</title> <atom:link href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/feed/</link> <description>Best way to become a Social Media Specialist - Forum Topic in the Group Small Business</description> <pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 07:40:06 +0000</pubDate> <generator>http://buddypress.org/?v=1.5.5</generator> <language>en</language> <item> <guid>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/#post-39247</guid><title><![CDATA[Laura Christianson, Blogging Bistro replied to the forum topic Best way to become a Social Media Specialist in the club Small Business]]></title><link>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/#post-39247</link> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 03:23:24 +0000</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/laurachristianson/" title="Laura Christianson, Blogging Bistro" rel="nofollow">Laura Christianson, Blogging Bistro</a> replied to the forum topic <a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/" rel="nofollow">Best way to become a Social Media Specialist</a> in the club <a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/" rel="nofollow">Small Business</a> After you've done massive amounts of reading, which the guys above suggested (and I assume you're already actively using social tools, which is a <em>must </em>for anyone who hopes to be a social media specialist), [&#8230;]</p> ]]> </description> </item> <item> <guid>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/#post-39099</guid><title><![CDATA[Russell Allert replied to the forum topic Best way to become a Social Media Specialist in the club Small Business]]></title><link>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/#post-39099</link> <pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2012 22:40:40 +0000</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/russellallert/" title="Russell Allert" rel="nofollow">Russell Allert</a> replied to the forum topic <a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/" rel="nofollow">Best way to become a Social Media Specialist</a> in the club <a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/" rel="nofollow">Small Business</a> <a href='http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/mchillemi/' rel="nofollow"></a><a href='http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/mchillemi/' rel="nofollow">@mchillemi</a> No problems, Madeline. If you have any questions, I am happy to help. :) Russ</p> ]]> </description> </item> <item> <guid>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/#post-39097</guid><title><![CDATA[Madeline Vazquez replied to the forum topic Best way to become a Social Media Specialist in the club Small Business]]></title><link>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/#post-39097</link> <pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2012 22:32:44 +0000</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/mchillemi/" title="Madeline Vazquez" rel="nofollow">Madeline Vazquez</a> replied to the forum topic <a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/" rel="nofollow">Best way to become a Social Media Specialist</a> in the club <a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/" rel="nofollow">Small Business</a> This is exactly the right feedback I was looking for. &#160;Thank you <a href='http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/rich-brooks/' rel="nofollow"></a><a href='http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/rich-brooks/' rel="nofollow">@rich-brooks</a> and&#160; <a href='http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/russellallert/' rel="nofollow"></a><a href='http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/russellallert/' rel="nofollow">@russellallert</a>. &#160;</p> ]]> </description> </item> <item> <guid>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/#post-39087</guid><title><![CDATA[Russell Allert replied to the forum topic Best way to become a Social Media Specialist in the club Small Business]]></title><link>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/#post-39087</link> <pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:34:19 +0000</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/russellallert/" title="Russell Allert" rel="nofollow">Russell Allert</a> replied to the forum topic <a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/" rel="nofollow">Best way to become a Social Media Specialist</a> in the club <a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/" rel="nofollow">Small Business</a> <a href='http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/mchillemi/' rel="nofollow"></a><a href='http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/mchillemi/' rel="nofollow">@mchillemi</a> Hi MadelineRead a lot. Find the best blogs out there and read everything you can. Set up an RSS feed (I would recommend Google Reader). Then start playing around with the social networks. Get a feel [&#8230;]</p> ]]> </description> </item> <item> <guid>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/#post-39082</guid><title><![CDATA[Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic Best way to become a Social Media Specialist in the club Small Business]]></title><link>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/#post-39082</link> <pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:04:08 +0000</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/rich-brooks/" title="Rich Brooks" rel="nofollow">Rich Brooks</a> replied to the forum topic <a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/" rel="nofollow">Best way to become a Social Media Specialist</a> in the club <a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/" rel="nofollow">Small Business</a> <a href='http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/mchillemi/' rel="nofollow"></a><a href='http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/mchillemi/' rel="nofollow">@mchillemi</a><div></div><div>I'm a big fan of SME's different Success Summits. It was actually how I got involved with SME in the first place, and have been amazed at the great amount of information delivered there.</div><div></div><div>I have also [&#8230;]</div> ]]> </description> </item> <item> <guid>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/#post-39029</guid><title><![CDATA[Madeline Vazquez replied to the forum topic Best way to become a Social Media Specialist in the club Small Business]]></title><link>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/#post-39029</link> <pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2012 13:08:06 +0000</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/mchillemi/" title="Madeline Vazquez" rel="nofollow">Madeline Vazquez</a> replied to the forum topic <a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/" rel="nofollow">Best way to become a Social Media Specialist</a> in the club <a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/" rel="nofollow">Small Business</a> <a href='http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/richardmclaughlin/' rel="nofollow"></a><a href='http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/richardmclaughlin/' rel="nofollow">@richardmclaughlin</a> <a href='http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/brianmulawka/' rel="nofollow"></a><a href='http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/brianmulawka/' rel="nofollow">@brianmulawka</a>&#160;<div>Thanks so much for your feedback. &#160;I will have a look into your recommendations.</div> ]]> </description> </item> <item> <guid>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/#post-39027</guid><title><![CDATA[Mac replied to the forum topic Best way to become a Social Media Specialist in the club Small Business]]></title><link>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/#post-39027</link> <pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:52:44 +0000</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/richardmclaughlin/" title="Mac" rel="nofollow">Mac</a> replied to the forum topic <a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/" rel="nofollow">Best way to become a Social Media Specialist</a> in the club <a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/" rel="nofollow">Small Business</a> if you are not in the field, a copywriting course that targets the online markets can be very helpful. learning how to write for an online audience is a great starting point.</p> ]]> </description> </item> <item> <guid>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/#post-38998</guid><title><![CDATA[Brian Mulawka replied to the forum topic Best way to become a Social Media Specialist in the club Small Business]]></title><link>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/#post-38998</link> <pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:47:21 +0000</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/members/brianmulawka/" title="Brian Mulawka" rel="nofollow">Brian Mulawka</a> replied to the forum topic <a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/best-way-to-become-a-social-media-specialist/" rel="nofollow">Best way to become a Social Media Specialist</a> in the club <a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/" rel="nofollow">Small Business</a> I would suggest getting started with the piles of excellent articles on sites like this. Free social media webinars are pretty easy to find as well - Social Media Examiners has some excellent ones, as do BlogSpot [&#8230;]</p> ]]> </description> </item> </channel> </rss>