While browsing about yahoo, I came across this section for networking groups - http://search.yahoo.com/dir?qry
Here are some of the countries I found thru the below search [Updated 1/13/11]:
Directory > Regional > Web Directories > Yahoo! Regional > World Yahoo!s
Argentina (in Spanish) - http://ar.groups.yahoo.com
Brazil (in Spanish) - http://br.groups.yahoo.com
Deutschland (in German)- http://de.groups.yahoo.com
France (in French)- http://fr.groups.yahoo.com
Hong Kong - http://hk.groups.yahoo.com
Italy (in Italian)- http://it.groups.yahoo.com
Japan (in Japanese)- http://groups.yahoo.co.jp
Mexico - (Spanish) http://mx.groups.yahoo.com
Spanish (in Spanish)- http://espanol.groups.yahoo.com
Taiwan (in Tai)- http://tw.groups.yahoo.com
UK & Ireland - http://uk.groups.yahoo.com
Friday, July 31, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Number of Social Networking Users Has Doubled Since 2007
Posted by Adam Ostrow
Specifically, 55.6 million adults – or just less than 1/3rd of the population – in the US now visit social networks at least monthly, according to a new report from Forrester Research. That’s up from just 15 percent of adults in 2007, and around 18 percent last year.
Read article here
http://mashable.com/2009/07/28/social-networking-users-us
Specifically, 55.6 million adults – or just less than 1/3rd of the population – in the US now visit social networks at least monthly, according to a new report from Forrester Research. That’s up from just 15 percent of adults in 2007, and around 18 percent last year.
Read article here
http://mashable.com/2009/07/28/social-networking-users-us
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Ways to Avoid Trouble in Networks
A few years back, social networking (SN) was just for kids. Sites such as MySpace and Facebook were used primarily by teenagers and college students to interact with friends. Now as we approach the second decade of the twenty-first century, social networking has grown up and entered the mainstream. Everybody who’s anybody has at least dabbled in it, and the demographics are definitely changing.
Read his 10 Tips here
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/10things/?p=851
Read his 10 Tips here
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/10things/?p=851
Labels:
Advertising,
Communities,
Image,
Self Promotion,
Social Networking
Monday, July 13, 2009
Who Uses Social Networks and What Are They Like?
Written by Sarah Perez
A new study by Anderson Analytics looks into the demographics and psychographics of social networking users on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and LinkedIn with a goal of providing marketers with information about users' interests and buying habits as related to their network of choice.
Read first part here
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/who_uses_social_networks_and_what_are_they_like_part_1.php
Read Part 2 here
http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1106327111550243678&postID=3299207933059837838
A new study by Anderson Analytics looks into the demographics and psychographics of social networking users on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and LinkedIn with a goal of providing marketers with information about users' interests and buying habits as related to their network of choice.
Read first part here
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/who_uses_social_networks_and_what_are_they_like_part_1.php
Read Part 2 here
http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1106327111550243678&postID=3299207933059837838
Labels:
Branding,
Building Connections,
Communities,
Facebook,
LinkedIn,
Myspace,
Social Networking,
Twitter
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Top 10 Social Networks for Entrepreneurs
by Dianne Humphries
Looking for a job? Consider creating your own. There are a number of social resources to help you connect with other entrepreneurs and get your business ideas off the ground.
Here are the top 10 social networks for entrepreneurs. Each helps entrepreneurs succeed by providing them with the guidance, tools and resources they need to setup their company and gain exposure.
Read her list here
http://www.socialmedianation.org/2009/03/top-10-social-networks-for-entrepreneursdianne-humphries
Looking for a job? Consider creating your own. There are a number of social resources to help you connect with other entrepreneurs and get your business ideas off the ground.
Here are the top 10 social networks for entrepreneurs. Each helps entrepreneurs succeed by providing them with the guidance, tools and resources they need to setup their company and gain exposure.
Read her list here
http://www.socialmedianation.org/2009/03/top-10-social-networks-for-entrepreneursdianne-humphries
Thursday, July 9, 2009
10 Strategies for Getting Results from Joining Professional Associations
I'll be the first to admit that I went a little nuts when I moved to Little Rock in 2003 in terms of going all-out to participate in a variety of professional associations. I had some experience with most of the groups that I visited in other places I had lived, or had clients who had positive experiences with certain groups. I was so eager to become involved again in professional associations that instead of really paying attention to the composition of the group as it existed here locally, I made decisions to join groups based on my past experiences and experiences of clients.
Read article here
http://www.onlinebizcoachingcompany.com/articles/professionalassoc.htm
Read article here
http://www.onlinebizcoachingcompany.com/articles/professionalassoc.htm
Labels:
Associations,
Communities,
Image,
Meetings,
Networking,
Organization
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Online Exposure - Ready to start e-networking?
by Ivan Misner
Ready to start e-networking?...When it comes to online networking, there are several ways to develop your word-of-mouth marketing, but it's important to understand that the foundation of making online networking work for you is the same as with any kind of networking--you've got to develop relationships with trusted business associates.
Read article here
http://www.ryze.com/postdisplay.php?messageid=1494802&confid=1022
Ready to start e-networking?...When it comes to online networking, there are several ways to develop your word-of-mouth marketing, but it's important to understand that the foundation of making online networking work for you is the same as with any kind of networking--you've got to develop relationships with trusted business associates.
Read article here
http://www.ryze.com/postdisplay.php?messageid=1494802&confid=1022
Friday, July 3, 2009
What is Network Marketing...
by Philip Harman
...Network Marketing & MLM are the same thing. Today most people refer to it as Network Marketing. Network Marketing is a Business Opportunity. You get an opportunity to start your own business and you need to relate to it as such. Most people who fail in Network Marketing because they do not relate to it as a real business.
Read article here
http://videos4you.com/blog/2009/06/29/what-is-network-marketing-and-how-do-you-find-the-right-one-for-you/
...Network Marketing & MLM are the same thing. Today most people refer to it as Network Marketing. Network Marketing is a Business Opportunity. You get an opportunity to start your own business and you need to relate to it as such. Most people who fail in Network Marketing because they do not relate to it as a real business.
Read article here
http://videos4you.com/blog/2009/06/29/what-is-network-marketing-and-how-do-you-find-the-right-one-for-you/
Thursday, July 2, 2009
7 Secrets to Effective Networking
by Charlie Cook
Some simple tips and ideas to help you secure solid networking connections and build a referral list. There are also other links in this article that will direct to more resources and materials on this topic.
Read article here
http://www.marketingforsuccess.com/networking-secrets.html
Some simple tips and ideas to help you secure solid networking connections and build a referral list. There are also other links in this article that will direct to more resources and materials on this topic.
Read article here
http://www.marketingforsuccess.com/networking-secrets.html
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Adventures in Networking...
[Very informative article with alot of great tips and advice]
"Ask Questions First, Shoot Bullets Later"
Posted by PowerNetworkTeam
Power Team networkers give powerful referrals, consistently turning opportunity into business. Real business. I’m not talking about passing a slip of paper with a prospect’s name and the good old “gave them your card, I hope they call you,” cop-out.
Read article here
http://fast180.wordpress.com/2009/02/07/ask-questions-first-shoot-bullets-later/
"Ask Questions First, Shoot Bullets Later"
Posted by PowerNetworkTeam
Power Team networkers give powerful referrals, consistently turning opportunity into business. Real business. I’m not talking about passing a slip of paper with a prospect’s name and the good old “gave them your card, I hope they call you,” cop-out.
Read article here
http://fast180.wordpress.com/2009/02/07/ask-questions-first-shoot-bullets-later/
Labels:
Branding,
Building Connections,
Entrepreneur,
Image,
Meetings,
Networking,
Referrals,
Self Promotion
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