Chapter 2
Building Business via Social Commerce
IN THIS CHAPTER
Connecting: The (virtual) reality of social commerce
Getting ready for your close-up with video
Selling through social
Gathering, sharing, and making a profit in communities
Social networking and online communities continue to fuel opportunities in online niche markets. These social media platforms are no longer “only” another advertising channel for your online business. The surrounding niche opportunities that have sprouted up as a result of those first fertile sites have also proved lucrative, launching interesting new business models.
If you’re naturally a social butterfly, or have already honed your offline networking skills, you may be surprised to discover how easy it is to transition those same attributes to a blooming social commerce endeavor. In this chapter, we introduce you to the most popular social networks and take a look at some of the moneymaking trends that have emerged from these platforms.
Setting the Virtual Stage for Success
It helps to understand the economics behind some of the biggest platforms, ...
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