by Lyn Lomasi, Staff Writer

What are fans and followers? How do you get more of them? What's the proper etiquette when it comes to fans and followers? Those are all questions I get asked often and also see the need for in daily observations related to the Yahoo! Contributor Network. Are you doing things correctly when it comes to fans and followers?

What is the difference between a fan and follower? Marie Anne St Jean can answer that and more regarding the proper terminology and procedures. Her article "Fans, Followers, Favorites, Subscribers on the Yahoo! Contributor Network" lays it out in plain English.

How do I get fans and followers? Is there a right or wrong way to go about it? Why aren't people paying attention to my work? This is a very common question in web writing, including from Yahoo! Contributor Network writers. My article "How to Get Fans and Followers on Yahoo! Contributor Network (YCN)" will teach you how to gain a good following without spamming people.

Am I really doing this right? Now that you know what you should do, how about what you shouldn't? "Web Writing Tips: Fan & Follower No-Nos" tells you like it is. If you're doing anything mentioned there, it's time to change your game plan. Gaining and keeping fans and followers can be tricky. But proper research and techniques can help save you from being labeled a spammer or a nobody.

Lyn is the founder of Write W.A.V.E. Media, parent company to LifeSuccessfully.com and several others. She enjoys publishing freelance writers and supports advocacy through journalism. She's also a freelance web journalist, Community Guide at Yahoo! Contributor Network, and a Y! Shine Parenting Guru. The homeschool ‘Momtrepreneur’ teaches with nature, books, and play. Pet and human homelessness, green living, positive parenting, and education choice (including homeschool) are her passions. She has been published all over the web with major media companies, as well as smaller businesses and organizations. Contact Lyn for guidance in the world of freelance writing.

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