How to Grow your Social Networks
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Transcript of How to Grow your Social Networks
What We’ll Cover
Today1: The Basics
– Followers, Fans and Connections
2: LinkedIn– Building a robust professional network
3: Twitter– Turning conversations into followers
4: Facebook– Growing your fan base
5: Recap
Followers
- Public conversation
- People you know
- People you don’t
- Reciprocation not
required
- It’s what you make it
- Can be effective big or
small
Fans
- Public conversation
- 1-way initiation
- Different from “Friends”
- Not as conversational
- Brand identity showcase
- Personality of business
Connections
- Initiated by either person
- Professional network
- Living version of resume
- Brands yourself
- Want to keep a robust
network – address book
Don’t get caught up in
vanity metrics!
- Follower/fan count
doesn’t mean
everything
- The right audience is
more important than
a big audience
Vanity Metrics
- LinkedIn is the social
network for your business
self
- Living, breathing resume
- Google bait
- Professional clout and
credibility
Purpose
Why Bother?
- Big conversation
- Build connections
- Brand awareness
- Further relationships
- Express yourself
- Pulse of the world
Purpose
Who to Follow
- Bloggers
- Journalists
- Websites/Blogs
- Businesses
- Causes/Foundations
- Friends & Family
- Policyholders
- Sports teams &
athletes
- Celebrities
Follow Lots of People
- Less formal than
- More interactive than
- Central hub
- Show your personality
Purpose
What Matters Most
- Profile Picture
- Your Name
- Contact Information
- Cover Photo
- Hours and Location
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RECA
P1: Don’t Get Caught in the Numbers Game
2: Use What’s in Front of You!
3: Let People Know You Exist
4: Set Aside Time
5: Build on OutboundEngine