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Don’t Forget the Basics of Networking on “Social Networks”
When you use social networking (whether for personal use, to market your business, or promote a grass roots political movement) it’s extremely critical to keep the focus on relationship building first. People ask how to do this, and the standard advice is to go out and “break the ice” and initiate a conversation. The problem I’m seeing pop up is that many people don’t fully understand how to break the ice in online social networking. I’ve know people that are outstanding networkers in person, but fail at it on the internet. Something happens to people online, where they forget their manners and basic interpersonal skills. Here are 4 basic social networking tips you can use to get to know people without making a nuisance of yourself. 1. Facebook: Comment on a NoteIn Facebook, click on the Notes section and check out what your friends have been posting. Look for topics that interest you and people who you’d like to get to know better. When you find an interesting topic by someone, leave a comment on their note. That will open you up to continued dialog while making you more visible. You can also leave a wall message saying how much you enjoyed that person’s note or comment. 2. Ask a question in your status update.This is a great way to spark dialog and break the ice. I’ve asked about people’s reading habits, favorite social networking sites, and even advice for technical problems. You’d be amazed how many people want to connect and dialog with you. Just write the question and see what happens! 3. Find something to compliment.Look at the feed (activity on the site) and see if new photos or profile updates have come up. Then go to that person’s wall or photo and leave a complimentary comment. Just sign your name, no other information is needed. 4. ReTweet a post on TwitterWhen you’re on Twitter and see something especially useful, type in Retweet @UserName and the original message or link. It will re-broadcast the Tweet to your entire network. It’s a nice act, and nothing breaks the ice better than a little generous promotion of others. Making new contacts on social networking sites is fast and easy. But after you make the contacts, you need to invest time and patience into developing relationships. By using these ice-breaking tips, you can keep the conversation light and your visibility high while you assess the upcoming opportunities. |
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