You’re so vain, you probably think this blog is about you…

I think we have all seen it, the “I am a social media guru, and let me tell you how it is done” blog 935633_heroposts. Well, here is my answer: Hi, my name is Laurie, and I am no ninja, guru, magician, karate chopper, whiz bang of social media. (sorry to everyone who thought I was :) )

Do I wish I was? Actually, yes, sometimes it would be very neat to have glowing credentials and my numerous degrees and say “nanny  nanny boo boo” to all of the other so called “experts” out there.

Then I step out of my dream world and start thinking about my clients. I love all of my clients. (yes I am being honest) I would not have the clients that I have if I was aspiring to be some ninja of social media. My clients are not looking for some amazing social media star. My clients are looking for someone who is down to earth, and is willing to sit and listen to their dreams and goals for their business.

A great article about “me, me, me” bloggers is to read is from Social Solutions Collective “Cut the Crap in 2013, Out With Me in With WE” by Brooke Ballard of B2 Media. She brings up some great points on what NOT to do when writing a blog or content about your company and how to keep your clients interested in you!

To your clients you are a superhero, social media guru, or ninja. They came to you because of results based on word of mouth, or saw something on social media that they liked about your company. Don’t lose the sense of who you are as your company grows. There are times to brag about accomplishments, and times to step back and let your clients do the shining for you.

So the question is: Are you so vain that you think this blog is about YOU?

  1. Dorien Morin-van Dam says:

    Love, love love that you chose this song. Love Carly Simon. :) And the message is loud and clear! Be yourself. Show results. Be humble. ‘Nuff said!

  2. admin says:

    Thank you! One of my favorite songs! Seems to be a push again on “ninjas” on social media because I am seeing a lot of blogs on it again. Thought I would add my two cents!

  3. Mallie Hart says:

    I have a “vanity” song in my 28 days, too, Laurie! You hit on a very good topic. It’s not about ME, ME, ME. It’s about audience!

  4. Brooke Ballard says:

    Laurie! Thanks you so much for the shout out. Also: Nail, meet head. As in, this post is spot on. SO many bloggers (if you can call them that) only blog to talk about themselves. No value. No tips. No expertise or experience. It’s gross and annoying and GROSS! Ahem. Anyway. Thanks!!

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