You can change the whole dynamic of your business in days by expanding your network in new directions.
The secret to successful networking is in the follow-through. Create systems, structure and processes for keeping in touch.
In the past messages were transmitted via cables and wires. Today messages are transferred online from person-to-person.
A. Cold Friending
B. Comments & Likes
C. Great Posts
D. Fan Page Ads
Follow people and they will follow you back. You can also use Twitter Follower software to gain targeted followers. I recommend Twitter Adder so much that I am now an affiliate.
Twitter is the #1 way to build your network quickly from square one.
If you help enough people get what they want, you will get what you want. ~ Zig Ziglar
This is a term I made up for climbing the social media ladder. Use the power of your network to get the attention of someone higher up than you. What are people interested in? People want more fame, more popularity. Wherever possible, share your network juice with others who are higher-up than you. This will surely get their attention. This will enact the Law of Reciprocity.
Interview others.
One of the beautiful things about social media is that it allows us to reach everyone and anyone. This includes the press. Try to set aside a little time each week to focus on the press. Think like a Public Relations expert. Your goal is to get your brand message out to your niche target market.
- Writing press releases.
- Tracking reporters, editors & publications on Twitter.
Communicate, communicate, communicate
Highlight posts that are interesting to people.