Self-Promotion or Bragging: The Better Way to Brand
Self-promotion or bragging? Which is the better way for potential customers and fans to become aware of what you’re selling? It would be helpful first to understand the difference between the two. By believing in your product and expressing your views and ideas about it, you allow others to become part of the larger picture that you are creating. In an age of social media and the power behind independent marketing, no matter what the strategy, anything is possible.
Self-promotion is basically the idea of sharing ideas, products or concepts with an audience. It doesn’t require the person to adhere to the spotlight. Bragging, however, the pure and simple act of boasting and claiming credit for accomplishments or deeds. The two are very different because self-promotion removes the personal aspect from the deed; bragging is all about the personal aspect. Many bloggers and self-promoters enjoy the spotlight and have no difficulty claiming it for themselves. The unique quality that is shared by both is the ability to grasp what you’re trying to share and put it and yourself out there for the world to see and to judge. That’s a powerfully intimidating factor for many who don’t like being judged. Or, the many who don’t grow or prosper from