Keeping it Real Online
Networking online can be a lot of fun, but it is also very different from networking offline and therefore has to be done differently. Networking online requires a different mindset. Online we have to build a sense of trust because people are unable to see us, read our body language and hear our tone of voice, therefore they judge us and whether or not they can trust us in other ways. This is done over time by building a personal relationship with you, therefore online networking relationships take time.
Online networking can indeed be difficult for the same reasons that it is unique, because you cannot see each other facial expressions or read each others body language comments are often taken quite literally and sometimes the wrong way. This is why networking online can be challenging.
Nevertheless, it is worth the time you will spend putting into it. Networking online can be done in a variety of ways including by joining and participating in online communities, blogging and reading other blogs and commenting, creating an email list and sharing information with this least and creating a relationship with its readers. Use the content sent to this list to drive traffic to your website or blog.
THE TAKEAWAY
These are all great ways to network online that will accomplish the purpose for which you network in the first place bringing together yourself with those in your target audience to build relationships and to create partnerships.
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Totally agree with you here. Networking is one of the keys to a successful blog, especially in the social media realm.
Btw, did you decide to keep blogging cents?
I really don’t want this blog to be honest. Since I have decided to target women/moms, I have other things on my plate that I would prefer to do. I thought about selling it but I don’t think it would get much, not sure what to do with it.