Tips For Social Networking

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I love Social Networking!!!

I have met the most amazing people through social networking sites like MySpace.

Social Sites are great ways to keep in touch with friends as well as a great way to make new friends.

I have build my home based business without spending money one advertising. I simply build relationships with people and make new friends. I don't know about you, but it sure is a fun way to grow a business.

Why people Love Social Networking Sites? 

  • You can make new Friends.
  • You can keep in touch with family and friends.
  • You can promote your business.
  • Are you an expert on a topic? You can educate people.
  • Want to learn about a topic? You can learn from real people on social sites.

How to turn people ON while Social Networking 

While Social Networking, Don't ever tell people about your company or ask them to look at your site.

People join Social Networking Sites because they want to meet people, or they want to promote their business (just like you).

So if most people are not looking for a company or they are in a company, Why would you tell them about your company? That will just turn them off.

Social Networking Sites are about building relationships. As you get to know people they will begin to trust you. You will become friends. So do just that. Get to know people. Be authentic and really care about them.

Don't promote your company when you are communicating on Social Sites. Instead post good content and post from your heart. Let them find your link in your signature or in your profile.

If you are networking correctly and really caring about people, I promise you people will be wanting to check you out. I know when I like what someone has written it creates curiosity with me and I find myself googling them or checking out their profile. People will do the same for you.

A list of some of my favorite sites. 

FaceBook
This is a great place for people to keep in touch with Family and Friends as well as make new business prospects.
My Space
The Perfect way to keep in touch with your family as well as a great place to network.
Direct Matches
This is a great site for the Network Marketer, however, be prepared to get lots of e-mails on this site.
Adlandpro
Another good one for Network Marketers.
Linked In
This is a great site for anyone.
Stumbleupon
This is also a great place to post your Squidoo Lenses.
Squidoo
Yes, Squidoo is a social site as well.

Here's another one....BetterNetworker.com 

For those of you marketing a business, this is one of my favorites!

And an other one... 

ViralNetworks

Tips for Success... 

Fill out your "about me" part of the profile.

Social Networking is about building relationships. People want to know who you are.1 point

Be Active!

Join some groups! Be active on the forum. The more you are out there the more friends you will make. Have Fun!1 point

Don't Spam!

Please do NOT email people about your business. It is rude and will only push people away. Instead, get to know people. If they like you, they will click on your signature link or visit your profile.1 point

Use your Name as the User Name.

It is important to use your name rather than a made up nick name. Why, because when people do a search for you, they will find YOU! And that is what you want, to be found.0 points

Put up your Picture.

Did you know that just by putting up your picture you will have 50% more friend requests? Why because people feel like they know you and can trust you.0 points

Did you know....

Google loves Social Networking Sites?


This is why it is important you use your name as your user name on your sites.


Using your real name gives you credibility.

How effective do you think Social Networking Sites are for Marketing a Home Business? 

How effective do you think Social Networking Sites are for Marketing a Home Business?

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It is a great way to market my business.

ekurit says:

It gives you the opportunity to meet and connect with people all over the world. People that you otherwise would never even know existed!

Igneous says:

Social sites are becoming very big and are a great way to market.

Marinda_vanderBrugghen says:

Extremely effective!

No, I don't think it is effective.

 

Here are some other great tools for networkers 

Where to start? Great resources from Amazon 

I'm on Facebook--Now What???: How to Get Personal, Business, and Professional Value from Facebook

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I'm on LinkedIn, Now What??? A Guide to Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn

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How to Win Friends & Influence People

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The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea

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