Getting started in the Social Networking scene is frightening for some people. They have heard horror stories of personal information being abused. They are worried that no one will want to connect with them. There are a lot of fears and hesitations for people of all ages in getting started on the internet.
This is a series to get you started. We will do more advanced steps in future posts.
If you are in business, or just interested in the world, you need to be literate in the current world of profiles, online connections, and blogging.
I know, you are worried that you don't have enough time. I know that you think that you don't have anything interesting to say.....
It is just like any skill set, you learn and you practice.
We used to tell people that you had 90 seconds to make a first impression when you met someone. Well, that really isn't true anymore. The impression is made online BEFORE you get to meet someone. If you don't control the information that is on Google about you, then that is an impression in itself.
If you have a business, or are in the job market for a career, or you want a promotion, it is critical for you to learn to have an online reputation that is a good one.
You need to be on 3-5 sites at a minimum to start getting a good reputation. Good ones to start are Facebook, Naymz, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Plurk. You don't have to do everything at once, and that can be adjusted based on your profession. There are tons of Social Networks. Learn one that you can meet some friends and people that you have something in common with first. Each one has a unique reputation and personality.
Have a good photo, it doesn't have to be a professional photo, just one that shows your personality.
Take baby steps if you need to, but do get out into the world. The internet Web 2.0 can open up so much for you, your life, and your career!
If you want to start by connecting with me (someone friendly who will say YES to an invitation), email me and tell me what sites you are starting with and I will give you my urls for those sites!
Best of Success in your new life on the Internet!
Dr. Sally
www.drsallywitt.com
[email protected]
This is a series to get you started. We will do more advanced steps in future posts.
If you are in business, or just interested in the world, you need to be literate in the current world of profiles, online connections, and blogging.
I know, you are worried that you don't have enough time. I know that you think that you don't have anything interesting to say.....
It is just like any skill set, you learn and you practice.
We used to tell people that you had 90 seconds to make a first impression when you met someone. Well, that really isn't true anymore. The impression is made online BEFORE you get to meet someone. If you don't control the information that is on Google about you, then that is an impression in itself.
If you have a business, or are in the job market for a career, or you want a promotion, it is critical for you to learn to have an online reputation that is a good one.
You need to be on 3-5 sites at a minimum to start getting a good reputation. Good ones to start are Facebook, Naymz, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Plurk. You don't have to do everything at once, and that can be adjusted based on your profession. There are tons of Social Networks. Learn one that you can meet some friends and people that you have something in common with first. Each one has a unique reputation and personality.
Have a good photo, it doesn't have to be a professional photo, just one that shows your personality.
Take baby steps if you need to, but do get out into the world. The internet Web 2.0 can open up so much for you, your life, and your career!
If you want to start by connecting with me (someone friendly who will say YES to an invitation), email me and tell me what sites you are starting with and I will give you my urls for those sites!
Best of Success in your new life on the Internet!
Dr. Sally
www.drsallywitt.com
[email protected]
