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How to Become a “Social Freelancer”

Tracy Ready — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:58:19 +0000

I’m no expert, just a freelancer trying to make my way in this world. I watch what others are doing (or not doing), implement ideas that make sense to me, and share it here. I use social media as an outlet of expression and a way to assist growth in my business.

Blog: Why You Shouldn’t Try This Alone

Tracy Ready — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:41:00 +0000

This blog is fun for me. I like to write and I’m interested in expanding scope of my business, so it’s a good fit. But it’s not for everyone. I made a lot of mistakes getting started. I got past a hump, a time when I didn’t have a strong identity for the site. I didn’t have a clue, but I slogged through it. It is a big time commitment and something that I believe you should think through before starting. More about this HERE > Should You Blog? Don’t Be Fooled, It’s a JOB.

To blog, or not to blog... that's the question

IF Blogging is Right for You, READ ON
OK, cool, but here’s the thing: You will start out with no readers, and it will take time to gather an audience. Understand that going in. You can use that time to build discipline and to enhance the look and feel of your site.

Self Employed Competing With Corporate: Why You Should Team Up

Tracy Ready — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:00:50 +0000

On the bright side, prior to this "revolution", advertising your business even through local radio, TV or print campaigns was an expensive proposition. Now, you have the ability to spread your word for free across the Internet. It's working for big business, and it can work for small ones, but going it alone makes it tough. In this video, I try to put it in perspective. My suggestion? Build your own team and help each other. It costs nothing but time, and if you are not working enough (which is the case for many freelancers these days), time is something you have to work with. Check out this short video for an example of my suggestion>>

Freelance on Facebook: 5 Fast Tips

Tracy Ready — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:12:52 +0000

Facebook for Freelancers

I have had many friends, colleagues and some very annoying acquaintances flow into my Facebook stream in recent years. In particular, I know family members and close friends who are self-employed and see some value in Facebook but are confused (rightfully so!) about how to use it to benefit their own businesses. Over time I have learned a few things about managing what I do and see on Facebook. Today I am sharing five tips that I hope you will find helpful.

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Top 4 Videos from The Social Freelancer

Tracy Ready — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:27:05 +0000

Last year I had an idea to produce some videos describing my experiences with social media. I did so with the help of some fine friends (watch video #4 to see who they are) and began posting this site:
The Social Freelancer ™.
Since then I have been gratified by the response to these posts. I have also had requests to put multiple videos in one post. So here you go!

Trace says "thanks for tuning in!"

Read on and watch the videos>>>

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Social Networking for Freelancers

Tracy Ready — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:09:57 +0000
Freelance Professional Tracy Ready speaks about his experience in learning social media skills to promote small business. Included is list of Top 3 skills to attract more followers on Twitter, Facebook and other Social Media sites.