Comments on: How to Be a Social Networking Success http://www.businesspundit.com/how-to-be-a-social-networking-success/ Entrepreneurship, Startup Companies and Business Philosophy Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:09:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: JohnV http://www.businesspundit.com/how-to-be-a-social-networking-success/comment-page-1/#comment-11017 JohnV Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:08:20 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/how-to-be-a-social-networking-success/#comment-11017 Lela, Great post. You should have no problem keeping your sites neat and clean. Something that has worked for me on my social sites whether for business or pleasure has been the power of connecting on your "networkee's" level. I'll clarify what I mean... on our sites such as Facebook, you have the option to search by interests. If you are looking to proactively network (depending on your goal) a great way to do this is to connect to people on their terms by dropping a message or post about one of their listed interest. Doing so automatically creates a bond over the internet because: 1. Most people dont take the time to drop a comment about someone else's interest without expecting something in return right away so you will instantly stand out. 2. You just triggered something that that person views as valuable. They will have no problem responding to you. This helps with more high profile networkees such as popular bloggers or other high profile online entities. This approach to networking works exceptionally well when looking for advice. Remember for online networking you must: 1. Target their interests during the first conversational exchange. 2. Stay focused on their interests the next one or two times you exchange. 3. Begin unveiling your interests whether for business, pleasure, or advice. Hope this helps. John Genovese CEO Networking Note Cards www.networkingNoteCards.com Lela,
Great post. You should have no problem keeping your sites neat and clean. Something that has worked for me on my social sites whether for business or pleasure has been the power of connecting on your “networkee’s” level.

I’ll clarify what I mean… on our sites such as Facebook, you have the option to search by interests. If you are looking to proactively network (depending on your goal) a great way to do this is to connect to people on their terms by dropping a message or post about one of their listed interest. Doing so automatically creates a bond over the internet because:
1. Most people dont take the time to drop a comment about someone else’s interest without expecting something in return right away so you will instantly stand out.
2. You just triggered something that that person views as valuable. They will have no problem responding to you.

This helps with more high profile networkees such as popular bloggers or other high profile online entities. This approach to networking works exceptionally well when looking for advice.

Remember for online networking you must:
1. Target their interests during the first conversational exchange.
2. Stay focused on their interests the next one or two times you exchange.
3. Begin unveiling your interests whether for business, pleasure, or advice.

Hope this helps.

John Genovese
CEO Networking Note Cards
http://www.networkingNoteCards.com

]]> By: Lela http://www.businesspundit.com/how-to-be-a-social-networking-success/comment-page-1/#comment-11001 Lela Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:28:40 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/how-to-be-a-social-networking-success/#comment-11001 Thanks for the kind words. I like your point, Clarence. Drawing a delineation line sure simplifies things! Though sometimes that's a tough call to make. I pretty much follow your formula, although I'm attempting to Tweet too! LinkedIn, which I didn't really 'get' at first is getting more and more interactive every day. We'll see... Thanks for the kind words. I like your point, Clarence. Drawing a delineation line sure simplifies things! Though sometimes that’s a tough call to make. I pretty much follow your formula, although I’m attempting to Tweet too! LinkedIn, which I didn’t really ‘get’ at first is getting more and more interactive every day. We’ll see…

]]> By: Louisa http://www.businesspundit.com/how-to-be-a-social-networking-success/comment-page-1/#comment-10992 Louisa Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:37:40 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/how-to-be-a-social-networking-success/#comment-10992 Great post! I work for a recruiting firm in Boston, Hollister (www.hollisterstaff.com/?=451) and we have a presence on quite a few social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc...). I think your tips are really great, and I will definitely be keeping them in mind for the future. Thanks for sharing them! Great post! I work for a recruiting firm in Boston, Hollister (www.hollisterstaff.com/?=451) and we have a presence on quite a few social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc…). I think your tips are really great, and I will definitely be keeping them in mind for the future. Thanks for sharing them!

]]> By: Clarence Ewing http://www.businesspundit.com/how-to-be-a-social-networking-success/comment-page-1/#comment-10977 Clarence Ewing Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:53:03 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/how-to-be-a-social-networking-success/#comment-10977 Nice article. I especially agree with the third point. Pick ONE OR TWO social network sites and keep on top of them, instead of signing up with every one and never updating any of them. I would also recommend drawing a hard line between "professional/business" and "personal/fun" social networking. Both activities have different goals and involve different ways of communicating. I use LinkedIn for my business networking and Facebook for my social stuff. You can always invite people to join you on another site, and it shows you respect the intent that each site was designed for. Nice article. I especially agree with the third point. Pick ONE OR TWO social network sites and keep on top of them, instead of signing up with every one and never updating any of them.

I would also recommend drawing a hard line between “professional/business” and “personal/fun” social networking. Both activities have different goals and involve different ways of communicating.

I use LinkedIn for my business networking and Facebook for my social stuff. You can always invite people to join you on another site, and it shows you respect the intent that each site was designed for.

]]> By: JR Moreau http://www.businesspundit.com/how-to-be-a-social-networking-success/comment-page-1/#comment-10976 JR Moreau Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:49:27 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/how-to-be-a-social-networking-success/#comment-10976 Social networking online is a tough, focused job that a lot of people will have difficulty at first. It's almost never a first shot deal. It takes time to build a reputation and rapport with people in your field. Great piece. Social networking online is a tough, focused job that a lot of people will have difficulty at first. It’s almost never a first shot deal. It takes time to build a reputation and rapport with people in your field.

Great piece.

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