Before we start on Twitter and Facebook, it would be great to find out what your experience is with social media. So to show you how much you already know, here is a quick checklist to see where you are right now.

Do you have a Blog?

1. Yes, I update it regularly
2. Yes, I update it occasionally
3. Yes, it is started but I have not got very far yet
4. No

Do you have a Twitter Account?

1. Yes, I send regular tweets, several times a day
2. Yes, I use it occassionally
3. Yes, I have an account but never really use it
4. No

Do you hve a Facebook page or group for your business?

1. Yes, I regularily update it
2. Yes, I update it occasionally
3. Yes, I started but have not got very far yet
4. No

Give yourself 5 points each time you answered ’1′, 3 points for each question answered ’2′, 1 point for each question answered ’3′ and 0 for all answered ’4′.

Gain an extra point for each network your are on and actively using form the list below.

• BTTradespce
• Linked In
• Ecadamey
• MySpace
• Bebo
• Babycentre
• Ning
• Xing
• Jaiku
• Xing

Your Score

21-30 points.  Social media Queen. Social media is ever changing and developing fast. Keep reading to keep up to date and stay on top with handy tricks and tips.

11-20 points. Social Media Starter. It is easy to sign up to these sites but harder to know how to make them useful for your business. Read the future posts to learn handy tricks and tips to help use online promotion successfully every day.

0-10 points. Social Media Newbie. Don’t worry, keep reading and choose one action from each post in coming weeks: you’ll soon have an active social media presence.