Do You Have Social Media Integrity?
July 15, 2009 by Kim Beasley
Filed under Social Media
If you are an avid social media user or just starting out, integrity should be one of the key components of your social media plan. According to Webster.com, a definition for integrity is:
Integrity: Firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values
In social media, having integrity can mean a whole range of things such as….
- Resisting spamming others via social media outlets.

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- Treating others as you would want them to treat you.
- Respecting the opinions of others even if it is different from yours.
- Connecting with others and not just pushing information out to them.
- Actively participating via your chosen social media websites and not destroying the reputation of others while participating.
Implementing integrity within your social media efforts is essential because it can help you build your reputation online as a fair and responsible person. One of the people who shares information on a daily basis regarding social media trending is Jeremiah Owyang. The information that he shares can help you learn how to build integrity into your social media efforts while at the same time teach you about the social media trendings.
The video below is basic information that he shares about social media and how it is trending. This information is helpful because it will help you as you map out your plan to incorporate integrity into your social media efforts and to learn where social media is going in the future.














