Although social media has only been around for a decade or so, it is now a part of just about every aspect of our lives. Whether you want to promote your business or like to take pictures of fancy meals, there is an app for that. As one of the more famous social media quotes goes, “LinkedIn is for the people you know. Facebook is for the people you used to know. Twitter is for the people you want to know.” Wherever you are on the social media spectrum, these famous sayings are worth sharing with your friends and colleagues.
11 Super Smart Social Media Quotes
Although it seems like everyone with a smartphone has something to say about Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn, there are certain social media quotes that really sum up the experience of doing marketing on these platforms.
The New Field of Dreams
“’Build it, and they will come’ only works in the movies. Social Media is a ‘build it, nurture it, engage them, and they may come and stay.’” – Seth Godin, sethgodin.com
Social Media is more than a Piece of the Puzzle
“Social media is not just a spoke on the wheel of marketing. It’s becoming the way entire bicycles are built.” – Ryan Lilly, author
Business needs a new Perspective
“Focus on how to be social, not on how to do social.” – Jay Baer, Convince & Convert
All the Worlds a Stage
“If you make customers unhappy in the physical world, they might each tell 6 friends. If you make customers unhappy on the Internet, they can each tell 6,000 friends.” – Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos
A Relationship-Driven Economy
“Nothing influences people more than a recommendation from a trusted friend.” – Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg
The Experience is the Essence
“Social networks aren’t about Web sites. They’re about experiences.” – Mike DiLorenzo, NHL social media marketing director
It’s not all about Promotion
“Social media is not a media. The key is to listen, engage, and build relationships.”— David Alston
The Customer is always First
“Our head of social media is the customer.” – McDonald’s
Promote Less, Participate More
“Social Media is about the people! Not about your business. Provide for the people and the people will provide for you.” – Matt Goulart
Be your Followers’ Friend
“The most successful marketer becomes part of the lives of their followers. They follow back. They wish happy birthday. They handle problems their customers have with products or service. They grow their businesses and brands by involving themselves in their own communities.” – Marsha Collier, speaker and business author
When all else Fails, Shoot for the Stars
“Expect the unexpected. And whenever possible, be the unexpected.” – Twitter Founder Jack Dorsey
These 11 social media quotes provide an interesting perspective on this cultural phenomenon. Do you know any memorable sayings about social media you would like to share with us?
