Chapter 2

Becoming a Social Influencer for Real Dollars

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Connecting: The (virtual) reality of social commerce

Bullet Bringing in the money through social

Bullet Finding your (right) social stage for the spotlight

Bullet Getting ready for your close-up with video

Bullet 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 ...

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