4 Ways to Boost Your Finances Using Social Media

There are several ways by which social media can give your finances a boost. Yes, LinkedIn can get you a job. Twitter & Facebook can also help with customer service complaints. But it doesn’t stop there.

Here are 4 ways by which you can increase your income by using social media:

1: Your Profile Pages

Freelancers always look for new clients. For this, perfect your Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram pages. Make sure you describe the services that you offer with accuracy. Ensure your LinkedIn page has a proper portfolio. Also, client recommendations as well as honors can help you land a high-paying job.

2: Become an Expert in Your Field

Before Aliza Licht wrote her book, she tweeted writing tips for young people in PR. She did this on Twitter using the hashtag #PR101. Given the excellent reception she received, she turned her tips into a book. This is how she gravitated to ‘expert level’ status.

3: Share Goals on Twitter or Facebook

Without getting too personal, you can share your goals on Twitter or Facebook. If you want to pay off your student debt, you can use these social media sites to let people know. In fact, they will be careful to not overburden you when you have a financial goal to meet. In other words, sharing a goal with friends will help you keep them.

4: Enjoy Better Customer Service

Calling a company for customer service might result in you waiting on hold. Instead, send a tweet at first. There are several customer service representatives available on social media to attend to requests. Direct messages or even talking offline are options to consider.