6 Steps to Social Networking
It brings people and organizations together to the benefit of all.
These connections are a matter of ties and nodes--the ties serves as links between the nodes and the nodes are the individuals in the membership chain.
Sometimes there are social networks comprised of families that are spread out, areas and regions, organizations, social groups, and more.
Here are 6 steps to fast social networking.
Step 1: Find a Group People with like interest stick together, so you should find your group with that in mind.
Sometimes it's a product type, sometimes it's an interest--but you can use this herding tendency in your favor.
Step 2: Related Groups Sometimes you can find a group that is remotely related to one you're trying to find.
Once you're part of it, you have a better chance of finding a directly related group--this can be a great intermediate step in fast social networking.
Step 3: Carve a Place for Yourself Remember that as you participate in connections you will be remembered.
The more you participate the more you have a place for yourself.
This is also true of collateral groups.
Step 4: Share with Others As much as you will be getting connections within the group, also share these with others.
It goes back to the idea of using fast social networking as connections both ways to become more visible.
Step 5: Develop New Ideas Social networking can act as a think tank--use it accordingly and be willing to participate in developing new ways to network.
Step 6: Be There Your continued presence in the social network is important to your success within it and the success of the whole network.
Don't lurk.