Want Online Visibility? Share

Want Online Visibility? Share

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nce you consult a bunch of trusted sources hit the keyboard and publish. You have the privilege of being the Consultant –in- Chief.

By MUSYOKA NGUI

To be visible online you must consistently use the internet/Internet Sources

Internet users in the social media want to be visible online. They want to be present, felt and experienced. But few understand the intricacies of how to remain relevant in a sea of numerous users all struggling to be noticed by others.

I met enthusiastic bloggers, budding buddies who wanted to be known what they do. They wanted a niche online. Something they can call their own. A blog. A space in the internet.

But most of them did not remain consistent online. Once I created a blog for them they just basked in the glory of blogosphere. They never gathered audience neither updated their blogs.

Share, share and share

However, some have tried. I get updated on how many views my protégé generated on his or her recent posts and the number of profile views. Some have gone ahead and taught others how it is done.

Everyone feels it when they post what they think could potentially generate a debate but followers and non faces remain silent as if you did not do anything. You share on variousgroups and platforms but nothing is forthcoming.

Never give up. Share, share and share. Someone will notice and tag along. They will invite their friends to follow you too and the cycle goes on and on.

Some social media users are very passive. They just read and forget. But you have a duty to make them remember you. Let them not forget you by posting captivating material they will like and comment. Generate debate and own the show.

Digital journalism is the best frontier in self-publishing today. An editor may kill your story. If he or she kills it, as I always tell my upcoming team of bloggers, you have the power to resurrect your story by publishing it full length in your own blog. Of course youwill have to invest in a credible revise editor. Do not entertain typos because they are embarrassing and dent your credibility. If you cannot get the grammar right how can we trust you to articulate a complex issue?

Intellectual Rape

Consistency is crucial in maintaining your online presence. Periodically update your status, break news, deliver exclusives and stay ahead ofthe curve. Let the rest play catch up. Once you consult a bunch of trustedsources hit the keyboard and publish. You have the privilege of being the Consultant –in- Chief. Your editorial meeting is held between your ears and nothing is imaginative like thinking out loud while grossing the tabs.

Other users may also have a great story that you want to be associated with. Be honest enough to quote them to avoid intellectual rape. Plagiarism is the worst form of thievery after robbery with violence.

Remember the maxim; share, share and share.

Musyoka is a blogger, writer and a journalist