The fastest growing communities (I should say civilizations) in the world today are in the internet. Social networking has truly created a new definition for “meeting new people.” Social networkers can literally grab lots of anonymous people and make hundreds their “friends” just by plugging in a message with the invitation. This is particularly useful to people who take the time to create connections for growth in their business.
So how do we get started with gathering friends online? How do we manage the expansion of our network?
Networking helps us reach a large number of people to exchange ideas, information, and feelings with. The important thing here is the word “exchange". It is, I believe, the essence of “social networking” because without interaction and communication it wouldn’t be what it is.
Think of it as going to a house party, coffee shop, mall, park, or bar. It’s a place where you meet others and sort of fellowship with one another. The difference is, one shout out in your profile will reach the guy in the farthest corner of the park, your message will get to anyone if with the loudest music in the party, and someone will listen to your question in the biggest mall. In the same way, you get to view the profile of anyone playing or strolling in that vast park.
Although, you don't go to the party to do business or to sell anything, you should introduce yourself very well; make a good impression on the people you encounter by explaining your good intentions. As this goes on you will gather more and more friends to add on to your list.
You may use your page as your business card as well, a medium to put some information about yourself, what you do, how can you help someone and include your contact info so that they can call or communicate with you anytime.
When posting, don't let everyone feel that you’re there for business. Always remember that in social functions, you don't have to talk about your business. Online marketing and social networking is all about building good relationships and self-image.
It’s about focusing on the people around you rather than yourself. So, here is a list of ways to effectively work with your network.
1. Check active profiles that hold interesting information and those. Even if their networks are not that big, you’ll feel the effects in the long run.
2. Get connected with people who have a lot of friends. It will help you to gather friends and increase your connections.
3. You can use the search boxes to find people. Entering keywords, tags or related information that you feel will work well with your profile. Use a service such as customize search to find the right person with same areas of interest. Birds of the same feather flock together.
4. Make some adjustments and check for some changes in messaging other people. Tell them how you feel, sympathize with them. Let them feel that you want them as your friend. What’s the use of friend's list if you don't consider them as your friend?
It’s not difficult to find friends on a social networking site. Stay happy communicating with them. Enjoy messaging; meet as many people as you can to build up large connections quickly, effectively and efficiently. Stay cool and enjoy!
Adapted on Twitter Network Building Tips by biloxi0625 on Gooruze.com
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