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Updated by Jeannette Baer on Mar 14, 2013
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Five Unbelievably Dumb Tips from Social Media Gurus

I’m sure you have your own Social media Guru pet peeves. What would you add to this list?

1

Auto DM new followers on Twitter

Auto DM new followers on Twitter

An auto DM means an instant unfollow from me and hundreds of people I know follow the same rule.

6

Do not use Common Sense!

Do not use Common Sense!

Do what I say cause I know it all! No matter what you do, you will do it wrong!!

2

A Logo is Better than a Human Photo on Social Networks

A Logo is Better than a Human Photo on Social Networks

Who wants to do business with a real live human when they can talk to a logo, right?

3

Huge number of followers/fans = lots of sales

Huge number of followers/fans = lots of sales

Sure, you can buy fans by the ton, but will those fans “buy” what you’re selling?

4

Everyone can become a SM strategist

Everyone can become a SM strategist

If you have a computer, a large social network online and lots of free time, hey, you can be a social media strategist, or even an expert.

5

You're doing it wrong.

You're doing it wrong.

The social media gurus would have you believe that if you miss out on using even one social network or strategy; all your efforts are as good as dead