5 Parties for Social Media
Posted by Patrick Murphy on Mon, Jan 11, 2010
Everyone is saying that Social Media is like the party that never ends. So where are these parties and with so many to pick from which are the best that suit you and your company?
If you are limiting your company's presence to advertising and blogging then you are missing out on much more potential. The Internet provides powerful networking opportunities that will allow you to target your audience by engaging with the social networks. Try to take advantage of these tools by asserting your company's presence online and reaching more potential customers.
So what are the online networking communities as a company or as an individual you can use to take advantage for opportunities, promotions and more.
Linkedin
With more than 45 million users representing 150 industries around the world, LinkedIn is a fast-growing professional networking site that allows members to create business contacts, search for jobs, and find potential clients. Individuals have the ability to create their own professional profile that can be viewed by others in their network, and also view the profiles of their own contacts.
Facebook
Facebook is the world's largest social network, with over 350 million users. Facebook is a tool (a social utility, as they would say) for connecting people with those around them. Like with any social media tool, businesses have an opportunity to use Facebook to expand their online footprint and engage with customers directly.
XING
XING is the leading European network for business contacts. Far more than a directory of business contacts, XING makes your professional network an active part of your life, enabling members to discover professional people, opportunities and privileges through its unique discovery capability and advanced contact management tools.
Ecademy
Ecademy is a Social Network for Business People founded in 1998 now with over 300,000 users of the site each month. Ecademy is unique as business people connect both online on the web site and offline at networking events and 1-2-1 meetings.
Network for Professionals
Networking For Professionals is a dynamic business networking organization that powerfully combines online business networking and real life events. Network for Professionals puts you in touch with professionals online and face-to-face, expanding your business opportunities and accelerating the way you network.
These are five that I have picked what other "parties" would you suggest?
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