10 social media pitfalls

1. Don't scrimp on your portfolio
No matter how busy you think you are, you should always find time to create a bespoke online portfolio. By all means, use sites such as Facebook, Flickr and Behance to showcase your work, but never use them as your primary portfolio. Using a social network in this way won't impress potential employers or clients.

2. Don't tell mates your rates
Never post your fees on a social network. While it's fine to discuss them with friends in private, an open forum isn't the place for such exchanges, as iPhone developer Mike Lee discovered when he revealed he charged $1,000 for an hour's work.

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