14 October 2011

Social Networking Tip: Make It Consistant

2022-08-07T17:45:44-04:00October 14th, 2011|Social Media|0 Comments

Your photo, that is.   Do it now.  Go to the main social networking sites you belong to and make sure that each one has the same photo on it. "Knowing" that someone is on the right website or profile, because they see the right person helps people connect better with you.   -- (C) 2011 Maria Marsala

6 October 2011

Tip: Where to Start on Linkedin(R)

2022-08-07T17:45:45-04:00October 6th, 2011|Social Media|0 Comments

Now that is the question! Here is some advice I provide my clients... 1) In Excel, create a list of your benefits/results and features of your services.  Ask others how they would look you up on the web and use those words, too.  This makes a great keyword list, too. 2) Look to make that the most important words you choose in #1 end up in your profile. 3) Complete your profile 100% 4) Use add ons: look at the additional information list and add what you can, look at all the apps and use the ones that have to do with you. 5) Update your blog at least weekly and show the posts on your

4 October 2011

The Biggest Social Media Blunders for Businesses

2022-08-07T17:45:46-04:00October 4th, 2011|Social Media|0 Comments

62. Why Bother To Connect With Me? Do me a favor.  Don't connect with me and then send me a sales letter.  Also, don't bother to connect if you're not ready to start a relationship.   I'm proud to have you -- a stranger -- as a connection, but I want to get to know you, not sell to you, and not be sold by you.  Social networking is about relationship building; let's talk and build a relationship on LinkedIn. by Maria Marsala, Financial Advisor Coach   Read 86 more blunders at Carol Roth's website http://www.carolroth.com/unsolicited-business-advice/?p=6578

26 September 2011

A LinkedIn “Update” Tip

2022-08-07T17:45:46-04:00September 26th, 2011|Social Media|2 Comments

When you create an update (or retweet on other venues) and your update includes a link to someone else's website,  post a comment to the article you're using first.  Let us know about you, let us get to know you a bit better by reading your comment, too.  Use this tip to help you build deeper relationships with those who read your update or tweet. This way you may get some extra traction from the update, for doing something other than liking their article and sharing it with those who are connected to you.   Let me know what you think about this tip or add your tip, too! Like this Linkedin Tip?  View more of Maria's LinkedIn

1 September 2011

10 Ways For Introverts To Develop Confidence In New Situations

2022-08-07T17:45:47-04:00September 1st, 2011|Networking|2 Comments

Summary: Very few people are at ease striking up a conversation in a room full of strangers. Here are some simple ways to make network meetings and speaking events more productive and  fun. Do you enjoy one-on-one networking, however, the thought of walking into room full of people you don't know horrifies you? You're not alone. Yes, even an introverted 1:1 social butterfly, President of the Social Committee in High School, and avid networker knows how you feel. Here are some of my tricks. And they have all worked! Registration Volunteer A great way to network at a conference is to volunteer at the registration desk. Why? You get to say hello to everyone who registers

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