Making Money With Social Networking Sites
Making Money Online With Social networking sites, over the past few years, has rapidly increased in popularity, so much that now many are no longer wondering why and beginning to learn that there is a lot of profit to be made by socializing.
I like to think of these sites kind of like free bulletin boards to the world where you can create a business profile that is all about networking and communicating with prospective customers and attracting new ones too.
One of the many reasons why social networking sites are so popular from a business stand point is because they are a fantastic source of free advertising, not to mention fun to use!
Imagine for a minute having the ability to reach hundreds if not thousands of people all interested in what you have to say! It gets your blood pumping doesn't it? With Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Myspace, Tagged and other sites like them it is entirely possible and it can be achieved in a very short amount of time.
Let's face it there is just something about these sites. They draw in millions upon millions of visitors.
- They are fun, free and easy to use.
- They make it easier to connect and meet new people.
- They make building a list of prospects (friends) a breeze.
- They give your the ability to reach around the world.
If you've visited a social networking site before then I'm pretty sure you are aware of their popularity. If you haven't then you need to get busy! I want you to keep in mind the main goal of socializing for profit is meeting new people, building new relationships and increasing the visibility of your business. This can all be done once you learn how to use social network sites correctly. Not to mention the fact that it can mean a huge boost in profits for your bank account.
Facebook has fast become one of the most popular community websites online and is among the top ten most visited sites on the Internet. People use Facebook for a variety of reasons like making friends, establishing their identity, socializing, expressing their views, promoting themselves and their business.
When you decide to socialize for profit on Facebook you need to fill out your profile and make it as appropriate as you can to what you are selling. Remember it's your billboard to the community, so you want to make it count. You can also start a Facebook note, it's like your own blog on your topic, but first you need to make some friends. This is pretty easy to do, but it can take you a while if you just go looking for them. Good ways to begin making friends on facebook is begin searching facebook groups and fan pages for people who share your interest.
TIP: Trying to add too many friends on Facebook each day as this can get your account suspended or deleted. You shouldn't really add more than 15 new friends a day. When adding new friends on facebook be sure to send a friendly messages along with it, perhaps explaining the similarities you both share. When you have built up a good list of friends, you can start posting your notes on the subject that you are trying to market. But do not just try to make a sales pitch, that is not what facebook is all about. Join in and interact on your topic and then you can point out the benefits of you product or website in the context of the topic. Maybe this doesn't sound very productive, but when you have a good amount of friends that are interested in what you are selling, then it can add up very quickly.
Now let's talk about YouTube - http://www.youtube.com
Youtube is a website that will host videos for you free. This has led to its popularity increasing very quickly. Youtube was only set up in May 2005 and already it is one of the best-known hosting sites for video on the Internet. Individuals to use it to host home movies, bands to launch their new videos, filmmakers to launch film clips and independent filmmakers to get their films to a wider audience.
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[/caption]Youtube is very easy to join and you can upload short videos free. This can be anything from a home movie with your friends, to an infomercial. Of course you are trying to market your product and you want people to know about your business, so you need to make a short video about that. You can do this with a home video camera, or get a professional to make it for you if your business can afford it. An easy way to make a video if you have a website is to use Camtasia, they have a free trial but there is also Animoto which you can create free short videos.
Once you have created your video and uploaded it to Youtube they will give you a small piece of code to put on your website and this will link straight to the video so you do not have to host it yourself. But the real way to make money on Youtube is to make a viral video. This means that when people see your video, either on Youtube or on your site, they pass it on the their friends.
Facebook and Youtube are great ways to get tons of people to notice your business. It takes a bit of work, but if done properly it can make a lot of money very quickly. If you are planning on using Facebook you might find this video series helpful. It is very informative and can go much more in depth than I can during this short blog - Youtube Video Tutorial Guide. Youtube Secrets Exposed.
Creating Your Socializing for Profit Profile Once you have done your homework and decided which social networking website to join it will be time to create your profile. If you haven't decided yet, you can easily find a number of networks to choose from by performing a standard Internet search. Take your time and find the one that will provide the best fit for you and your business. Quick tip: Try putting your niche keyword in front of the word networking for instance if your niche is pets, type in "pet networking" and see what type of results you come up.
1. Facebook
2. Twitter
3 LinkedIn
4. PeopleString
5. Google+
6. deviantart
7. Tagged
8. Cafemom
9. myYearbook
10. Myspace
You will have much better result with your socializing for profit campain if you can tightly tarket your niche!
OK, let's get back to the topic of this blog. You've chosen your site and you are registered. Now you will be able to start making friends with other community members. But before you start you might want to develop your online profile or profile page, depending on the networking site you joined.
Although it may seem easy enough to create a profile, there are many Internet users who are unsure exactly what they should and should not include. Perhaps, one of the most important things to include in your online profile is your picture.
Remember that YOU are your brand, people buy YOU and do not Joe Company. When you upload a personal photo make sure that the photo is titled with YOUR NAME and not something like "788547787908". Personal branding, photo branding is very important. In addition to your photograph, you may want to include your name, location and a little bit of information about yourself and your business.
Keep in mind that it is important to use caution when adding personal information about yourself to your profile.
Providing your address and your full name can be dangerous, especially if it falls into the wrong hands. Always think about your safety before anything else. With many social networking websites, including MySpace, you will find that there are preset profile fields for this information. In addition to preset questions or categories on your likes and dislikes, you may also find room for additional information. This is where you can get creative!
By keeping the above mentioned points in mind, you should not only be able to create an online social networking profile that is filled with valuable information, but you can do so while staying safe at the same time. Your safety on the Internet is in your hands, that is why it is important to think about safety, as well as Internet popularity.
The goal of business owners is to make money, Right? However, to sell the product or service that you provide you need a way to get your message to your potential prospects. After all customers can't buy from you if they don't know that you exist. When it comes to advertising there are many business owners who literally cringe because advertising can cost big bucks. And as a business owner you want to make money not spend it!
Although you may have to spend money to make your business what you want it to be, there are ways to promote your business and the products or services that you sell without having to spend any money on advertising. In comes social networking..... Did you know that a large number of Internet users, in fact millions of them, belong to at least one social networking site if not more;
Another avenue with making money online (mostly free) is that of the Affiliate Marketer in which most sales tools are included such as Sikcash.com
Many from all around the world are using social networks for business. In fact, that was originally how social networking got started. If you are a small business owner, especially one that operates an online business, there is a way that you can use social networking to your advantage.
Although social networking sites are traditionally focused on those that would like to make online friends or develop online relationships, there are networking sites that are designed just for business owners.
If you have a website that is selling products or services, you may find it pretty easy to use social networking sites to your advantage. This is because, if you wish, you could do product or service spotlights. Each day, week, or month, you could showcase one of the products or services that your website sells. This could either be done right on your profile page or on a blog page, which is provided by most social networking websites.
When it comes to promoting your blog on social networking websites, you have a number of different options. Your first option is to include a link to your blog in your community profile or profile page. This will allow other community members to checkout your blog, only if they wish to do so.
The other way is to inform your online friends of your blog through private messages. Once you join a social networking website and create or join a network of friends, you should easily be able to communicate with those friends. Sending each of your friends a private message with information and a link to your blog tends to be more effective than just placing a link in your profile or on your profile page. As you can easily see, there are a number of different ways that you can promote your online website, no matter what type of website you have or what you use it for. By keeping the above mentioned points in mind, you should be able to see an increase in your page views, in no time at all.
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