6 Essential Online Tools To Help You Network

Often times when I am working with a client or answering
question at a presentation the topic of online networking comes up. In effort to answer some of the most common
questions about which online networking sites to participate in, and to help
you figure out how to use online social networking most effectively read
on.

1. Facebook

Ok I can hear what
you are saying already. Facebook? Do I
have too? Well if you are in business and you are trying to get connected
online the answer is yes! Here are some
statistics to help encourage you to get a Facebook account: there are over 200 million active users on
Facebook; more than 50% are over 35; and
Facebook users have more degrees and their median income is above average. Some of the best features to use if you are
trying to attract clients and build your brand is the fan page. It acts
similarly to your personal profile page and therefore allows for the highest
degree of interaction. To see what a fan page looks like and how to use it
effectively visit: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/Maureen.Campaiola.DAREToBePhenomenal?ref=ts

2. Twitter

Twitter is a
microblogging platform that allows you to post mini updates to your network of
followers. You are only allowed 140
characters per post and that includes any links. I have been using twitter for
over a year and I must admit that it takes some getting used to. At first you
may think, as I did, what’s the point? But just like any networking method,
twitter takes time to build relationships with the people that you connect with;
so don’t expect instant results.

3. You Tube

I am just getting
started with using video, but right away I saw the awesome power of using video
to build my brand and my business. You get to connect with your customers and
potential customers in a more intimate and personal way. They say a picture is
worth a thousand words, but video is even more potent because they get to see
and hear the real you.

4. Friend Feed

Friend Feed is a
site is similar to twitter but instead of giving people updates about