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Seriously Social - Social Media Consultant Ian Anderson Gray

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How do you go from taking the stage at a small event in your home city to speaking at the world's largest social media conference in the US a year later? Hear from the Digital Marketer, Social Media Consultant, Speaker, Blogger and Web Developer that is Ian Anderson Gray.

Hear how he got seriously social to grow his business.

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Key Takeway Points

  • have something of value to give away and you’ll grow your email list more
  • with blogging: try in depth posts, sometimes with controversial titles
  • “the more I invest into my content, the more likely it is to do well”
  • guest posting has driven people to his site and also led to speaking engagements
  • being ‘famous’ as a blogger or speaker doesn’t necessarily equate to being successful with your business
  • when speaking at events you still need to connect with the people there, make actual connections
  • you’ve got to invest in yourself
  • youcan only grow your audience so far… you need to be cross promoting with your peers
  • figure out what you hate doing and find a tool or assistant to make it easier
  • don't think you have to do it all!

More from Ian

Ian on Twitter
Ian's site

Useful Links

Chris Ducker's 3 Lists To Freedom
Social Media Examiner
Social Media Marketing World
Schedule Once
New Media Europe Conference

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