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Top 10 rules for social media policy

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Social media is growing in importance for companies as employees are getting more and more involved in listening and engaging with customers and suppliers.

So maybe it’s time to consider a social media policy? Set clear guidelines about what you can and can’t do.

Top 10 rules for social media policy

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Here are 10 rules for a social media policy.

1. Be responsible – make it clear everyone is responsible for what they write.

2. Embrace mistakes – we all make them, so admit to them and say sorry by responding to the mistakes openly.

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Top 10 rules for social media policy

Here are 10 rules for a social media policy.

3. Only human – if and when you are criticised online, take it on the chin, but stick up for yourself with humility.

4. Off limits – be clear about what topics are acceptable and what are off limits, make that clear. Take a moment privately before you respond publicly.

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Top 10 rules for social media policy

Here are 10 rules for a social media policy.

5. On the same page – communicate with your colleagues to ensure you co-ordinate consistent messages.

6. Robotic responses – are impersonal and flat, introduce a sense of personality to your responses and listen carefully.

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Top 10 rules for social media policy

Here are 10 rules for a social media policy.

7. Look who’s talking – remind yourself who is the audience and listen to what they are communicating about and respond appropriately.

8. Encourage engagement – employees can be your ambassadors, so let them promote your business with the right tools.

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Top 10 rules for social media policy

Here are 10 rules for a social media policy.

9. Keep it confidential – be clear that employees cannot release confidential information about the business without authority.

10. Timely response – keep on top of responding to questions / queries / concerns on time.

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If you don’t establish some ground rules early on, you could face legal action if unlawful comments are made in your company’s name.

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