Which came first? Social networks or social people?
The answer to business success is apparently taking part in social networks online. But if you are not social that might not work.
Psychology
Choose your social networking friends with care
Social networks produce “norms” or averages. If you want to improve an aspect of your life or business you might need to change groups.
Start going out more
Business leaders are replacing face-to-face communication with social media. Be prepared for the backlash by going out more, not less.
You love to talk about yourself online, don’t you?
Twitter and Facebook could actually help improve your psychological health, as long as you Tweet about yourself.
YouTube watching is instant decision
YouTube videos will be watched or not, depending on the static graphic they show. Having the right still shot is essential in getting viewers.
Never give up seeking online success
Far too many Internet entrepreneurs give up before succeeding. Persistence pays, according to new research.
How to make a million online
Making a million online is easy according to some websites. But do you trust them? Your gut feeling is right.
Little words matter a lot online
Using the word “we” in your website can actually put visitors off. New research shows it is far better to use the word”you”.
Make things up to truly engage your online visitors
Fictional stories can actually help website owners create higher levels of engagement with their visitors. Making things up can improve sales […]
Switch off email for a happier life
Constant email and always having email windows open can damage your health by keeping your heart beating too fast. Control your email before it controls you.
Point people to the right place on your web page
Web pages that include arrows to direct visitors around are less likely to succeed than those that include human fingers or eyes to do the same task.
Websites should appeal to individuals – i.e YOU…!
Web pages are assessed on 0.2 seconds. New research suggests that companies need to use those fractions of time to truly connect with visitors.
Improve your brain by meeting Facebook friends
Your brain will stay fit and young if you socialise more and you are physically active. Research shows that social people have younger looking brains.
Focus mostly on the middle to sell more online
If you want to sell more online place the that you want to sell most of in the middle. People almost always pick the centre product.
Forget Myers-Briggs: all you need is Facebook
Checking Facebook alone is as good as those expensive occupational psychology profiles according to new research.