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Let’s Break It Down, Shall We?

Are you using Empire Avenue?  If not, I suggest you do.  Here’s a quick breakdown of what the service offers if you aren’t already aware.  Ultimately, Empire Avenue tracks your engagement on multiple social media platforms.  Through these statistics, a “stock price” is determined.  You and other users on the site can now buy “stocks” or “sell” stocks using a virtual currency called “eaves” based on who provides the greatest value in an online capacity.

I wasn’t into the idea in the beginning, but I saw so many people discussing it on Twitter that I had to see what all the hype was about.  I was very skeptical that there would be any benefit whatsoever with using this new “social network” of sorts. However, I was wrong and after reading my 10 tips here, I’m sure I can convince you to check out Empire Avenue if you’re not already using it now!

1. See an increase in subscriptions/follows on multiple platforms – Since using Empire Avenue, I’ve seen an increase in my YouTube subscribers as well as an increase in Twitter followers.  Empire Avenue gives you the ability to create relationships based on how valuable your social graph is.  It’s simple, the more valuable you are in terms of your engagement rate, the more likely users will “buy” and this results in new relationships with quality people rather than random “followers.”

2. Reach new people and build your online authority - If you’re looking for new people to connect with, Empire Avenue allows that.  However, what is really intriguing about the service is your stock price will let you know the influence you have in the social media space.  As in real life, the higher the price, the more you’re going to have individuals wanting to know what you’re about.  If you notice your stock price isn’t increasing and you’re not connecting with as many new people as you’d like, then you need to change your strategy.  Empire Avenue gives you insight into whether or not your engaging enough online and whether you’re an authority figure.  It’s something you have to work at and Empire Avenue will let you know how you’re doing.

3. It’s not just analytics, it’s a game providing entertainment - You may have a gut feeling that this particular service is nothing more than analytics tracking social media stats. We definitely don’t need another service like that, believe me, I’m with you!  Even though this is an analytics tool, it’s much more than that…it’s a game!  A game that can be quite addicting as many people have signed up have realized.  You’re pretty much a business with a stock ticker and you’re buying and selling stock.  The only difference is, this is play money (A.K.A. – Eaves).  Believe it or not, it’s really exciting when people “buy” more stock in you because your stock price will increase, you’ll have more “eaves” to invest, and new relationships with people!

4. Know your “social status” - I think one of the biggest intrigues for me with this game is knowing where you stand in your specific index.  So what’s an index?  I’m glad you asked. An index is something you choose in the beginning when setting up your account.  Simply put, it’s a category that you want to be in that best describes you.  It just depends which interests you.  When you select your index, you are now part of that “company” and your goal is to get your “ticker” (username) to get to the CEO level.  You start off at the very bottom and work your way up, but don’t expect the climb to be simple!  This is yet another compelling feature of the game

5. One of the best ways to learn - Most people are always so concerned about increasing their follower base or the number of subscribers they have that they don’t take the time to learn how to do just that in an quality manner.  The saying always goes quality is better than quantity.  What Empire Avenue does best I believe is it serves as a teaching platform.  Most may disagree with me, but that’s exactly what it has been for me.  I’ve learned what I do well online, where I spend my most time, and what areas within social media I can improve upon.  I’m also able to see whether or not the relationships I’ve made on this platform are valuable or not.  Being able to know that specific information is important to me and I’m sure it would be to you as well.  You need to know whether your efforts are well received.

So, Are You Going To Give Empire Avenue A Shot?

I think you owe it to yourself to give the site a go.  There’s more value in this platform than you’ll get out of some other services out there.  I gave it a shot and became addicted and didn’t expect it to happen.  I have a better idea of how I want to improve in all areas of social media and not to mention, I have a pretty fun game I’m playing.  It can be very distracting at times  Well, what are you waiting for? Go to Empire Avenue.com and buy some stock in me - http://www.empireavenue.com/angelone

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