Social Networking - Your Guide to Success
Social networking has catapulted into a different arena of socializing.
Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Twitter, and other sites just like these have allowed users to meet those within their peer groups that share the same interests.
Many entrepreneurs and small business owners have capitalized on the mass marketing capabilities of such sites and have been able to increase their lead database and turn many of those leads into new clients.
For those that are not tech savvy these sites have become fool proof.
Fear should not keep you away from opening up a whole new market to your services.
These social networking sites allow you to share with your followers a little bit about you and what you do.
Take the time to personalize your profiles, messages and always maintain professionalism.
Don't just invite anyone to become your friend on these sites.
Remember quality over quantity.
Don't be afraid to be bold, or contact your followers to join you.
But remember to keep it professional and try to keep your messages at a minimum.
You do not want to be considered a spammer.
Your efforts will have been wasted and your info will become insignificant to your followers.
To be successful and build your leads database and eventually your client database, and create more productivity, you must learn the art of social networking.
Here is a top 10 list to ensure that social networking becomes your guide to success: 1.
Do not spam! 2.
Make sure that you provide free tidbits and info that your followers can use, but do not give your product away for free.
Entice them to look to you and pay for your services for more info.
3.
Do be yourself.
Never post unprofessional pictures but do make sure you are personable.
4.
Comment on your follower's comments.
Ask them questions.
Let them know you are there and you are a follower as well.
5.
Be consistent.
Do not become addicted to posting updates but make sure you are post on a weekly basis.
Use automated tools to post for you and eliminate needless hours you could spend on these sites.
6.
Be cautious as to whom you add or whom you follow.
7.
If it is within your budget take advantage and advertise on these sites.
8.
Always have a professional profile.
9.
Make sure your contact info is available.
10.
Have fun and don't be afraid to look around and learn the ins and outs of the site.
Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Twitter, and other sites just like these have allowed users to meet those within their peer groups that share the same interests.
Many entrepreneurs and small business owners have capitalized on the mass marketing capabilities of such sites and have been able to increase their lead database and turn many of those leads into new clients.
For those that are not tech savvy these sites have become fool proof.
Fear should not keep you away from opening up a whole new market to your services.
These social networking sites allow you to share with your followers a little bit about you and what you do.
Take the time to personalize your profiles, messages and always maintain professionalism.
Don't just invite anyone to become your friend on these sites.
Remember quality over quantity.
Don't be afraid to be bold, or contact your followers to join you.
But remember to keep it professional and try to keep your messages at a minimum.
You do not want to be considered a spammer.
Your efforts will have been wasted and your info will become insignificant to your followers.
To be successful and build your leads database and eventually your client database, and create more productivity, you must learn the art of social networking.
Here is a top 10 list to ensure that social networking becomes your guide to success: 1.
Do not spam! 2.
Make sure that you provide free tidbits and info that your followers can use, but do not give your product away for free.
Entice them to look to you and pay for your services for more info.
3.
Do be yourself.
Never post unprofessional pictures but do make sure you are personable.
4.
Comment on your follower's comments.
Ask them questions.
Let them know you are there and you are a follower as well.
5.
Be consistent.
Do not become addicted to posting updates but make sure you are post on a weekly basis.
Use automated tools to post for you and eliminate needless hours you could spend on these sites.
6.
Be cautious as to whom you add or whom you follow.
7.
If it is within your budget take advantage and advertise on these sites.
8.
Always have a professional profile.
9.
Make sure your contact info is available.
10.
Have fun and don't be afraid to look around and learn the ins and outs of the site.