Call me strange, but I really like when people make “7 deadly sins” lists for things. Here is one I found on David Griner’s blog about the 7 deadly sins of social media.
1. Lust
Avoid becoming a stage-5 clinger. Show your customers/followers some love, but don’t overdo it.
2. Gluttony
Take it slowly. Bite off too much at once, and you will choke. It isn’t always necessary to have a profile on every networking site out there.
3. Greed
You can’t build a friendship when all you are doing is pitching sales. First build the trust, then talk business.
4. Sloth
Relationships take work and online profiles need to be updated regularly. If you aren’t out there shaking hands and keeping up with people, they will forget about you.
5. Wrath
Just because someone deserves to be told-off, doesn’t mean that you should do it. Sometimes no response is the best response.
6. Envy
You can’t be great at everything and you may not be the most followers, link backs or comments. Don’t give up; just keep true to yourself and what you have to offer.
7. Pride
No one likes a cocky hot shot. Stay humble and modest and make yourself more approachable. Listen more than you talk and treat everyone the same.
