SOCIAL NETWORKING
After introductions, Rick Howington began the session with a power point presentation that highlighted key points in the world of social networking.
- The Internet is essentially a more interactive, efficient, and electronic version of our traditional forms of communication.
- Social Networking is the next step in the evolution of the Internet!
How does social networking work?
- You tell two people, they tell two people, and so on…
How can social networking work for you?
- Recognize the big players in social networking: Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Linked In, YouTube, etc…
- Harness these tools to get your message out there. Post blogs, RSS feed to Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, your website, and have fun with it!
- Give your professional networking site a personal touch. This can make your business stand out and give potential clients a memorable experience.
- A RSS feed is a standard for exchanging data. By using this tool, you can update information on several of your networking sites at one time.
- Recognize your target market and create a network that will make them easily accessible.
- Consider partnering with other businesses so that you can share networks. This is highly valuable in that you can more than double your potential client base. For example, consider making an “exchange” of blog posts that will highlight your companies.
Social Networking Security
- Hackers know that most people use passwords that are easy to memorize.
- Tips for passwords:
- Do not use words, keyboard sequences, first letters of a phrase or lyric, or information from your profile.
- Do mix letters, numbers, cases, and characters.
Your social network may be extremely valuable and possess high potential, but it is only as powerful as the people who choose to utilize it.
Due to the rainy weather, there were fewer attendees than usual, but it allowed for a more intimate and inquisitive Roundtable discussion! …
