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Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Spend Time Social Networking Online
Whether you network in person or online, it's an investment of your time, money and resources. Since the internet is a HUGE network of people, it's important to spend your time wisely.
By: Darlene Willman
Whether you network in person or online, it's an investment of your time, money and resources. Since the internet is a HUGE network of people, it's important to spend your time wisely.
By: Darlene Willman
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Here are 5 reasons why you should invest your time in social networking:
1. If you are promoting a product or service, you need to be visible so people can find you when they need you. Meeting once or twice doesn't always work but if you are online and connected, you can be found easily.
2. Establishing your credibility and positioning yourself as an expert in your field will open many doors. Whenever possible, educate your audience and participate in discussions. Let's face it, people want to know who they are doing business with and you'll be surprised how often they "Google" you. It's up to you to provide the right information about yourself online. Don't leave it to chance and hope there are good things being said about you...make it happen. Take a few minutes today and "Google" yourself!
3. Keep up with what other people are doing and do your best to support them. If you learn about something that is interesting or valuable, share it with your own network! The more you can provide resources to other people, the more they will turn to you for up-to-date reports on what's happening.
4. Drive traffic to your website, blog or profiles. Always include a link with a posting or entry whenever possible. The top 4 websites I'd recommend you become active in to grow your business are...LinkedIn, Facebook, Plaxo and Twitter because all of them offer a link to your website for your friends or fans to learn more about you and what you offer.
5. Build your network of contacts and prospects. You can also expand your market beyond your backyard and tap into new markets. When your local market isn't buying, you can turn to other parts of the country that not only want what you have but need it.
There are tons of other reasons why you need to be online and doing some social networking. It's never too late to start and always worth the investment of your time.
Darlene Willman, aka The Sassy Networker, is a keynote speaker author and coach, specializing in small business networking and referrals. She provides resources, connections and support to entrepreneurs, small business owners and other professionals that have a strong desire to promote their companies through relationship marketing. She will show you how to build an incredible network of people who refer business to each other plus so much more. You can start receiving her eZine, The Networking Focus by visiting www.SassyNetworker.com
1. If you are promoting a product or service, you need to be visible so people can find you when they need you. Meeting once or twice doesn't always work but if you are online and connected, you can be found easily.
2. Establishing your credibility and positioning yourself as an expert in your field will open many doors. Whenever possible, educate your audience and participate in discussions. Let's face it, people want to know who they are doing business with and you'll be surprised how often they "Google" you. It's up to you to provide the right information about yourself online. Don't leave it to chance and hope there are good things being said about you...make it happen. Take a few minutes today and "Google" yourself!
3. Keep up with what other people are doing and do your best to support them. If you learn about something that is interesting or valuable, share it with your own network! The more you can provide resources to other people, the more they will turn to you for up-to-date reports on what's happening.
4. Drive traffic to your website, blog or profiles. Always include a link with a posting or entry whenever possible. The top 4 websites I'd recommend you become active in to grow your business are...LinkedIn, Facebook, Plaxo and Twitter because all of them offer a link to your website for your friends or fans to learn more about you and what you offer.
5. Build your network of contacts and prospects. You can also expand your market beyond your backyard and tap into new markets. When your local market isn't buying, you can turn to other parts of the country that not only want what you have but need it.
There are tons of other reasons why you need to be online and doing some social networking. It's never too late to start and always worth the investment of your time.
Darlene Willman, aka The Sassy Networker, is a keynote speaker author and coach, specializing in small business networking and referrals. She provides resources, connections and support to entrepreneurs, small business owners and other professionals that have a strong desire to promote their companies through relationship marketing. She will show you how to build an incredible network of people who refer business to each other plus so much more. You can start receiving her eZine, The Networking Focus by visiting www.SassyNetworker.com
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