Social Media Projects You Could Start Today

If you’ve got the powers that be convinced that social media’s the set of tools you need, or if you’re the one making the decisions and you feel hooked, but don’t really know where to start, I’ve got a few ideas for you that might get you going down the right path. You might want to bookmark this one. I make that really easy with the “Share This” button at the bottom of the post.

Here are some ways you could get the ball rolling:

First, here’s what I’d do if I started today.

It might be helpful to consider setting up a simple presence framework.

If you need the larger picture, here’s some thoughts on how outposts improve your ecosystem.

Want some blogging advice? Here are 50 blog topics marketers could write for their companies.

Those are probably some good places to start. If you want something like this that’s a bit more portable, that’s why I wrote Social Media 101, a book that gives you these kinds of posts written down on paper (81 or so of those kinds of posts) such that you can hand it over to the folks who need to know. Click the photo if you want to learn more.

Or, just hang out with me here. I’m happy either way. : )

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Nice work Chris. You've built a bible.

Thanks!
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Love how you make all this seem so doable for those who are feeling a little phobic about social media, Chris. That's why you rock!
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That's the hope. As my friends in Boston say, “it ain't rocket surgery.”
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The book's great … this link points to a tweet pointing to my post about it (linking to my review) over on The Job Stalker …
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Good job Chris!I want to have it because it very important to know the essentials of social media before starting it implementing in business.Social media efforts are successful when the keys of business-product passion and that the social media networks are updated regularly.
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Thanks Chris. There's some really straightforward stuff in here that's easy to follow and implement. It's also comprehensive so that we can go really deep with it if time and energy permit.
kerigray

Am so pleased to discover your site via David Gurteen – I MUST make time to start a business blog as well as my personal one!
mattormrod

Terrific work Chris, the single most useful collection of posts and links I've discovered thus far.

Many thanks
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Great use of old content, Chris. I'm slowly making it through Trust Agents during my few minutes of reading time each day. There are a ton of books on social media out there today. Trust Agents is unique in its scope and insights. Keep on truckin'
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The book's wonderful. Keep up the good work.
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Thanks Chris! I love how you always bring it back to the basics…very helpful!
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It might not be rocket surgery, but with this book you have a rockin bible for your Social Media platform.. Amen…

Cheers.. Are
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Thank you Chris, I intend on sharing this one with TONS of folks I know that just look at me blankly when I try to explain that getting started really doesn't need to scare the {insert your favorite expletive here} out of you!

Cheers!
Kelly
Bridget

Wow – not only a great check for those of us doing some of this, but a great way to introduce elements to newbies or your boss. Definitely holding on to this info. Thanks, Chris.
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Ahhh, very handy post for social media noobs.
successwithcrm

So many times a business owner will ask me how they should get started and what should they focus upon. This post helps the reader start in a direction and at their own rate on a path for success with social media.

PS. Book is on order- thanks for the update!
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Excellent posts to get people on the right track to social media. It might seem daunting at first and require some baby steps, but it quickly turns into a natural process. That's because, at it's core, social media IS natural. It's something we've been doing our whole life outside of the business world: just connecting with people and having conversations.
http://www.facebook.com/lee.greenwood Lee Greenwood

Chris, this is a great summary of several years of your best work… I started with a quick skim and ended up reading 40+ of your articles over the last few hours.

This is the first time I've found a social media strategy that actually makes sense, delivers strong tactical recommendations and gets results.

I'm off for some more strategic listening…
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Tools to help us go down the right path. That is always a gift; thanks Chris. I think the path to success is a zig zag journey, and all of us can be friendly guides that help others who are traveling where we have successfully ventured. That is what you are offering, here.
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you are the wind beneath my wings :) appreciate all of the tips and advice! you've helped my tiptoeing in the social media pool go much easier
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Thank you for the bread crumb trail you leave for the rest of us. The framework is gold. It's truly a gift, all sunshine up your skirt aside.

Best, M. :)
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No wonder my skirt was glowing. : )

I'm trying to share. Just making sure you're picking up what I'm laying down.
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Quite so. The path is a tricky thing. : )
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Kickass, Lee. That's what I'm here for. : )
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Sweet Post! Thanks for keeping us connected and giving some great insight and feedback. Very much appreciated.
http://JimRaffel.com/ Jim Raffel

Social Media 101 is amazing. Read it cover-to-cover marked dozens of pages with postit markers. Highlighted the living [cuss work here] out of it. It sits right next to my computer and when I need an idea I flip to a random postit page. I've done a lot of what Chris suggests in the book and here – it works folks. My business is forever changed. I'm forever changed.
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This is very helpful Chris, it is equally important to know and be aware of all dos and dont's when it comes to social media business and projects because you never know you may get the unexpected results as well or you may get no results as well. so always have the solutions for the worsest situation.

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You are so clever with your embedded links and sage advice. Wisdom comes with practice, doesn't it?

I'm learning so much from following you and am putting it to practice, not only for myself, but for my clients too. Social media doesn't have to be burdensome. By sharing with us, you are truly passing on the torch. Thank you!
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Thats a great list – thanks Chris.
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