5 Keys To Building A Huge Social Network

[Herb Stalk]

#1 Leave Comments on as Many Profiles as You Can

Leave a Welcome Comment for all New Members daily

-New business owners sign up every day looking to network
-Offer advice on how to start a group or use What's This Web Thing
-Leave a signature block with a link to your profile page
-Personalize your greeting to their name, website, or industry

3 Sentence Introduction Comment to Existing Members

-Create a simple introduction and ask a question
-Use a signature block with a link to your profile page
-Try and make at least 20 new comments a day
-Personalize your greeting to their name, website, or industry
-Make a friend request while leaving each comment

#2 Invite Your Friends and Become a Featured Member

-Inviting your contacts will indirectly promote your business to them
-Start And Monitor A Group
-What's This Web Thing is growing rapidly
-Having a large group of friends gives you instant credibility

#3 Start a Group and Join Groups

-Choose a good image and name for your group
-Add a RSS feed that will supply news and information daily
-Join 3 to 5 groups that you are interested in

#4 Reply to Discussions in the Forum

-Reply to all of the new introductions
-Start your own discussion by introducing yourself

#5 Build a Great Profile Page

-Make it a direct representation of yourself and your business
-Personalize it, add blog posts, 10+ pictures, and Videos

One Final Note:
Networking on Whats This Web Thing is no different from any other business networking event that you attend in person. The rules of success are the same.
1) You need to be well dressed - A nice profile and profile picture
2) You have to work the room - 100 comments a day
3) You engage before selling - Thoughtful comments
4) You ask for a business card - Make a friend request

You would never show up to an event in a tank top and start shouting out loud, "I sell insurance!" over and over again. It is rude, people will ignore you, and you will probably be escorted outside by security and told never to come back.

The same is true here.

[kelly4change]

These pieces of advice are spot on. Especially the One Final Note.