5 Social media networking techniques for beginners

The rapid strides that has been made lately due to recent technologies has helped in making the world become more of a global village. You can now reach almost anyone on planet earth that has access to the internet via social networking websites. As we embrace these technologies, it is important to maximize its potential by placing more emphasis on the networking potential of social media websites.

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You don’t have to sweat the small stuff trying to meet people in person because you can meet them online. Join me as we explore how to make friends and prospective clients on the second most visited place on earth – social media.
Define your value proposition: many people want to meet influential people but few have a clear cut definition of the value they will add to the relationship. Business people want to connect with those people who have something to offer. The offering could be a contact or a contract. It has to be something that will make them improve their profit margin directly or indirectly. It is sensible to seek to become the kind of person you want to attract.
Respect people’s time: In the business world, time is money. if you are connecting with a business person, respect his/her time. Business people, often times are busy, so save them the time of unnecessary conversations. Always go straight to the point. Reach them only when it is necessary.
Build strategic alliance: you may not achieve much by assuming your end users will find you. Go to where they are and strategically positions. Join groups your target audience belong to and provide some free services to bait them into becoming loyal customers. Connect with your target audience:
Choose the right channel: LinkedIn is designed for professional interactions. Facebook is best for connecting with family, friends and personal contacts. Twitter is the best channel for broadcasting short messages and building thought leadership. Blogs are best for sharing long intellectual thought with your audience.
SW SW SW SW: this means some will, some won’t, so what, someone is waiting. When you are trying to connect with someone who does not know you in person, there’s no guarantee he or she will connect with you. Don’t bug them. If they don’t add, accept or follow you, just move on to the next person on your list. It is not every person you want to to connect with that will be willing to connect with you. So when they reject your offer, don’t take it personal.