Social Networking Simple as 1, 2, 3...

The successful use of Social Media grows with time and connection with that media. And the resulting network likewise, grows and developes. To experience continual growth all you need to do is follow some simple steps. Social Newtworking - simple as 1, 2, 3,...

1. First, Reach 0ut to others, add them as your friends. Make sure to use the tools available with your media platform to enable and enhance this process making the use of your time more efficient. You need to continualy add new contacts to your friends list. Set a small goal of adding 3 - 5 new friends each day. So, after a week you've already added over 25 new contacts, new friends to your network.

2. Second, now you have to connect with them. You have to get to know these individuals; connect with them by posting messages on their wall, emailing them, chatting with them. Particiapte in the conversations that are taking place, but, always remember keep the focus on their conversation, their interests, and NEVER directly promote your business on their walls. Keep it personal!

3. Third, Grow the relationship with them. Reach out and show interest in them. Email them, but ask about them. Keep the attention of your contacts on your new friends needs, wants and interests. And the resulting natural response will be that they will find you ineresting because YOU find them interesting. Funny how it actually works, but it does.

So, again, keep it personal until you have earned their trust. After they get to know you, and have a connection with you they will begin to participate in your interests. They will naturally start watching your wall posts, inquire about your interests, your business or services, and even buy something from you.

The successful use of a tools is learning how it best performs and utilizing those benefits to the fullest. So, keep focused on the personal aspect of Social Media. Keep your conversations focused on the individual. Follow the numbers: 1. Add new friends, 2. Connect with them, and 3. Grow your relationships. And, YOUR Social Networking success will be as simple as 1, 2, 3...

Please feel free to leave a comment or share an experience you have had with developing your social network. Your opinions and experiences are important, we all can learn from them.

Should you like to connect further, and help grow our social and professional networks, You can find me on FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube, and MySpace. Please, ADD me to your friends list!

William Ross

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Social Media: A Business' Best Friend

Social Media is gaining more interest and use with each passing second of everyday. More and more companies are snuggling up to Social Media and its market influence. According to Inc. Magazine, "91% of the top privately owned companies have been involved in Social Media."

Also, there is a continual increase of the plateforms available; Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Blogs, Digg, YouTube, plus many others are showing up and allow for social connections that are great for increasing traffic, a awesome branding tool, a means to a masssive Network and simply put, infinite opportunities!

Likewise the use of Message boards, Wiki's, and Fourms, online communities provide the ability for a business or company to listen and add to the conversation about their products or services. Weather negative or positive, these live and current converstations are going on, and your knowledge of it enpowers you to learn and capitalize upon it. Social Media is the marketing future, it has become part of the fabric of practically every company in business today.


And with this groweth, Social Media increases the potential publicity and market reach for any business or service using this means of connecting with their customers. In addition, Social Media provides an efficient means of assiting your marketing goals and advertising plans. Plus, as a business owner you save on expenses related to other marketing and advertising platforms because the use of much of these social platforms are free or of little expense. Although you may want to consider outsourceing your Social Media needs. Your use of an Social Media Assistant or Manager can expedite and aid in your success in getting your campagin started or improving your current social media usage. Plus save you on the hourly expense of training and paying someone to learn to complete the necessary tasks and projects.

Furthermore, Social Media is a great place to promote your company and increase greater public and social awareness of your products and / or services. You can create a solid and positive online presence for yourself or company.

The use of Social Media is going up exponentially. Businesses and companies everywhere are more Friendly towards the use Social Media in their marketing, promotional, and advertising plans. Social Media has become increaseingly popular to business because of the personal connection to a network of users created by these internet platforms. An with most business and careers, the strengh of your network highly influences your success.

So, let’s connect, become friends, and grow our social and professional networks. You can find me on FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube, and MySpace; please, ADD me to your friends list!

I look forward to connecting with you, getting to know you, and referring new friends and potential new clients.



William Ross



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Social Media F.O.R.M.- Plan, Poise, & Priority

Social media is growing in leaps and bounds while there are still many of us learning how to use the medium effectively. And to get the most from Social Media we have got to get connected, get social, keep our bonds personal. You have to take some time and get to know the friend you've just added, relate to him or her.

But that brings to question, how to do that? How do I get to know someone? What do I ask? Sometimes it is a tough chore for even the most socially capable, outgoing person to deal with, but Social Media F.O.R.M. can help. F.O.R.M. gives you a plan, poise, and maintains that ever important priority, personal connection.

But first, what is Social Media F.O.R.M? F.O.R.M. is an acronym. F, stands for family, O, stands for occupation, R, stands for recreation, and M, stands for your message.

Now when its time to connect, converse, you have something to say, something to ask. Ask the other person about their family, friends. Whom doesnt enjoy discussing what is going on in their family life, whats going on with their friends. Likewise, ask about the O, their occupation. Again, a subject usually everyone has and will tell you about. And after he or she has told you about their work, then discuss R. R stands for recreation and whom doesnt have a hobby or interest to talk about? Then fianlly, M, your message. After he or she tells you about their family, friends, occupation, and recreational choices, many will ask about what you do! And then you can fill them in, but even more importantly, you will know alittle about this person and will better be able to apply your product or service to their needs.

This handy acronym provides a plan of action. What to ask, what do discuss. And knowing what to ask next gives you confidence, poise with the conversation. F.O.R.M. aids in your abitliy to communicate and connect with that new friend on a persoanl level. In addtion, it keeps your priority in check. It maintains your focus on the needs of others. What to keep in mind when meeting and getting to know someone new. It like we've all heard it said before, "help enough other people succeed and your success is gauranteed."

So, while the growing of our businesses is critial, and our top priority, think of them, those new friends and their needs. Apply F.O.R.M., ask questions, and your network will grow and your internet success will follow.

If you would, please leave your comments and experiences. I would enjoy knowing what you think.

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Let's Be Friends & Social Media

Social Media is a growing phenomeon expanding the horizons of the internet and re-expanding our personal horizons. This media is personal; it connects us directly with people, their friends and what is going on in their lives. A powerful connection when you ponder its personal meaning and depth.

But, sometimes new internet marketers, sales professional, and business owners haven't discovered that fact and in their excitment about their company or business, plunge right in trying to sell and promote their products and services. And they often experience rejection and negeative reactions to their contacts. When in reality what they needed to do is get to know that person, make a personal connection first. Most new users to social media do not realize the personal connection most social media user have with their choosen platform; Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and many others are used by millions of internet users everyday.

So, what is important is to so get to know your social media connections, treat them truley as new friends. Let not, "Let's Be Friends" be an empty motto, but that personal connection and an honest desire to get to know, communiacte, and become Friends through this amzaing and growing internet connection know as Social Media.

Sucessful Social Media Requires Focus

The hardest thing not to do when you want to promote your business is not promote your business. But for success in the Social Media world you must FOCUS... and that means focus on the relationships with people! Social Media is there to make connections and promote YOU, not your business (at least directly). Each platform - Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIN, MySpace, Blogs - all have their own benefits and advantages as well as disadvantages. The best social media campaign includes a combination of them all to develop an ever growing network of friends, colleagues and customers. Sounds like a lot of work, especially for a busy business owner so let me help. Get connect, but let me do the work. http://tiny.cc/smmva

Social Media Manager's Assistance

As a Social Media Manager I can help your business get started marketing it's products and services using Social Media Sites such as FaceBook, Twitter, Linkedin, YouTube, Blogs, and more. I'll show you the tools you need to manage these sites in a short amount of time each day to increase your traffic and sales. So, Contact me today and we can start developing a custom strategic marketing campaign that leverages social media to help achieve your marketing goals. Stay Connected... But Let Me Do All The Work! http://tiny.cc/smmva

Social Media On the Rise!

According to FORBES Magazine, "Social Media Has Scorching Impact On Small Biz!" (Alison Diana, 09.14.10, 09:45 AM EDT ). The impact and use of Social Media is on the increase.

In its December 2009 study 27% of SMBs surveyed were using social media and NOW the number is 54%! Thats doubled in less than a year. Are you prepared to apply Social Media to your company's marketing stragety?

According to the same FORBES' study, of those small businesses already using Social Media: 60% credit social media with positively impacting their businesses, 46% said their company’s brand awareness has increased, 36% have attracted new business as a result of their social media effort, and 35% posting daily updates to sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

So, if there ever was a time to get started using this medium to increase Traffic to your business, increase your product and service marketing, help brand your company and business as well as develop a strong network of friends, clients, and customers, it is NOW. For more information check out my webpage Social Media Management.

Plus, if you have any sugestions or comments about Social Media please leave a post.