6 Ways Social Networking Platforms Can Boost Creative Thinking

Published on August 3, 2011 by Mike Brown in Analysis, Brainzooming

In the midst of interviewing people about Google+ and Facebook for an article in the next issue of The Social Media Monthly magazine, it’s helped me better articulate what’s important to me in social networking platforms when it comes to enhancing creative thinking...From this exploration, here are six important things for me when evaluating a new social network for its creative thinking potential...

Read more here http://brainzooming.com/6-ways-social-networking-platforms-can-boost-creative-thinking/8824

Projecting a Professional Image on LinkedIn

by Ted Prodromou

"...Your LinkedIn profile represents your professional image on the Internet and can be found through searches on LinkedIn or search engines. When people search the Internet for your name, your LinkedIn profile will most likely be one of the top search results, so you want to make a great first impression."

Read post here
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/224502?cam=Email&ctp=Newsletters&cnm=sales&cdt=October%20%209,%202012&cdn=224502

Social is the New Business: Power Networking 101 (PDF)

Courtesy of Michelle E. Villalobos
From "The Secrets of Success Series"

Everything you need to know to make a great first impression, generate rapport and quickly build relationships.

Read info here (PDF format file)
http://www.michellevillalobos.com/audio_video/power_networking_e-booklet/101_power_networking_tips.pdf

Pinterest's Impact on Users and on Your Brand

Some quick stats:

Pinterest has grown from 700,000 to 20,000,000 unique users in the past year; that's already almost half the number of Twitter's users.

It is cannibalizing other social media: Compete attributed a 3% decline in Facebook activity in June to users' preferences for Pinning.

1 in 4 users spend less time on other social media in Pinterest's favor, with 15% of Pinterest users saying they don't use any other social sites.

That number's even higher, 23%, among those with an income of less than $30,000.

Read more here
http://www.marketingprofs.com/short-articles/2642/pinterests-impact-on-users-and-on-your-brand#ixzz28S4pxro1

How soon should I contact People I have just met?

by Mark Luscombe

"If you have just attended a conference or an exhibition, taken part in a Speed Networking Event sponsored by a trade organization such as the Chamber of Commerce and have walked away with a large number of contacts and cards you need to no what to do with these new contacts... Business Networking is a professional marketing activity and does not end after you have exchanged handshakes and said goodbye upon first getting to know one another. Work out how to develop those contacts before you make them."

Read his post here
http://www.businessnetworkingnow.com/business-networking-tips/how-soon-should-i-contact-people-i-have-just-met

Choosing ‘Friends’ Wisely

by Lisa Whelan

She candidly shares her thoughts on the process of connecting with people on various groups, along with the social attributes of introductions and profiles.

Read her article here
http://socializemobilize.com/2009/07/06/choosing-friends-wisely

Online Reputation: Tools and Tips to Manage Effectively

by Sylvia Browder

According to a recent study at Forrester Customer Experience Forum, a single negative comment using a social media platform, can equate to a loss of 30 potential clients. Can your business afford such a loss? If the answer is NO, then read on for tools and tips.

Read tips here
http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=1106327111550243678

The 10 Commandments of Networking

by © Mark McGregor

Many people think that the size of a networking group makes the difference in networking. When groups start falling in size, members will say, "we have to build up our numbers." Now, what numbers are they referring to? Is it the number of participants? I would rather belong to a networking group of two people who can help each other on a regular basis then have a large group of business people not following the Ten Commandments of Networking.

Read article here
http://sbinfocanada.about.com/cs/marketing/a/networkingmm.htm

10 Ideas On Effective Business Networking

posted by jhoncaden

Simple tips and ideas on how to effectively present a positive image while building a networking connection!

Read article here
http://www.2articles.com/story/10-ideas-on-effective-business-networking

10 Reasons Why Your Online Networking May Not Be Working

by Penny Power, co-founder of Ecademy

In this weeks article we are looking at why some people are not yet experiencing success with their social networking activity, Behind all these reasons why your networking may not be working, the most important underlying aspect of what you do must be patience, tenacity and an awareness that this is a new world for all and not everyone ‘get’s it’, but they will and you need to be one of the people who does, and the earlier the better.

Read article here
http://communitymarketing.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/07/social-networking-coauthored-series-10-reasons-why-your-online-networking-may-not-be-working.html

12 Tips for Effective Global Business Networking

by Kit Lum

Networking forms an invaluable backbone to global business. Not only is it an essential part of growing your online business, it’s a fantastic way to cultivate business relationships globally and widen your market reach to customers beyond your own shores.

Read more here
http://www.articlecity.com/articles/online_business/article_2375.shtml

Understanding Social Networking

by Joe Butler

For the last few decades, sociologists and psychologists have been conjecturing that computers are going to spell the demise of interpersonal communication. We're all going to retreat into our dark rooms where our computers are located, and avoid things like playing bridge with the neighbors, shopping at the mall, or heading down to the Elks Lodge to sing silly songs and drink cheap drinks.

Read more here
http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=301

How to Network: 12 Tips for Shy People

by Meridith Levinson

...But networking is a trial for shy people—geeks especially. They view it as insincere at best, manipulative at worst. They eschew networking for a variety of reasons including lack of confidence, fear of rejection and a sense of unworthiness.

Read article here
http://www.cio.com/article/164300/How_to_Network_12_Tips_for_Shy_People

Business 101: Tips For Successful Business Networking

[This is a PDF document which you will have to download to view.]

Effective business networking is the linking together of individuals
who, through trust and relationship building, become walking,
talking advertisements for one another.

Read this informative guide here
http://www.wit.org.au/images/News%20Archives/0611_Successful%20Business%20Networking.pdf

10 Tips on How to Social Network

by Phillip Khan Panni

Here are 10 of the most important points to bear in mind and apply on how to social network.

Read his tips here
http://www.businesswings.co.uk/articles/10-tips-on-how-to-social-network

The Smart Networking Blog

Posted by Liz Lynch

Read thru her archives and blog here
http://blog.networkingexcellence.com/personal-branding-blog

Networking 101: No, You Aren’t “Just Shy!”

by Samuel I. Diener

Before I start really getting into it, I want to let you know that I truly believe everyone can get the hang of networking, no matter what your hold-up. Let me know what you’re having trouble with, and I will try my best to help you work through it. With that being said, this article on “shyness”. Now, I realize that there are medical conditions that make it extremely difficult for some people to go out and do this stuff. However, I believe that no matter how difficult the affliction, the mind is very powerful. I may be tough, but I kind of understand.

Read article here
http://www.samdiener.com/2009/09/networking-101-no-you-arent-just-shy

You Are Not Your Business Card

by Ted Fattorross, CEO/Founder JoinNetworkPlus

[Networking Words of Inspiration]

"...We are not our business cards. Some people have the notion that once cards are exchanged this ritual is rite of passage to do or say anything. In truth, it's just a small piece of paper -- smaller than a credit card and has a street value of about a nickel. It's who we are that really matters, not what we do..."

Read his article here
http://www.ryze.com/posttopic.php?topicid=1042167&confid=1022

Is social networking good or bad & why blog?

by Eren Mckay

There are literally thousands of social networks on the internet. Before we go into the explanation of why online networking is important for you personally and professionally, I want to list a few of the most popular social networks that are online today.

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http://www.embracinghome.com/blog/online-social-networking-advantages

Four Barriers to Effective Communication

by Timothy I. Thomas

Why does communication so often go wrong? Here are the top four reasons for breakdowns in communication...

Read article here
http://www.impactarticles.com/artman/publish/Coaching_12/Four_Barriers_to_Effective_Communication.shtml