As the famous quote says, “smile and the world smiles with you.” The dawn of social media makes your smile connect to a larger network.

This is my new Facebook profile picture. I’m smiling, along with the ‘real’ Santa (according to my 8 year old). It’s fun, happy and enjoying ourselves. Obviously this is more of a fun profile picture, but the regular head shot images are so important to show off your smile too!

A smile will go a long way. It could mean connection in this fast-paced world. Smiling will give you the positive outlook in life that will buoy you during challenging times. It will bring people closer to you so they feel they already know you. This builds trust with the online connections in your social networks.

Getting your brand connected in social media sites reach people far and wide. Followers never fail to appreciate friendliness over the internet. The ‘smile’ can make a connection like nothing else. Good customer service that can assist with prompt email response, gracious reply to comments can make a person’s day.

“Want to be enchanting? Get your smile right,” states Guy Kawasaki, “People like you more when you smile – but only if you do it right. Lose the “Pan Am smile,” which involves only the lower part of the face, and go for the “Duchenne,” which takes hold in the eyes, too. Don’t be afraid of crow’s feet. You’re not getting older, you’re getting more enchanting.”

Give the smile that people need and connect with them like no other. Spread happiness to everyone.