By the fourth quarter of 2010, the average internet user (worldwide) spent 23.1 hours per month online, according to a report released by comScore. However, the heaviest internet-using country used almost twice that.
The neighbors to the North average a staggering 43.5 hours per month, beating the next highest using country by over 8 hours. The U.S. was on the list, as well as the U.K. and South Korea.
Twitter blog announced changes that will roll out as a preview over the next several weeks including the following video:
During the preview, you’ll be able to switch back and forth so you have time to grow accustomed to the way things work, but eventually, everyone will have the updated version of Twitter.com.
Just read an really interesting post by Recruiterpoet called “Networking Needs Compassion” and loved the way he summed up the Rules of Networking…
Some approaches can be successful but one must always remember a few key principles of networking.
1.) It takes time. Networking is like a fine red wine. It takes time to age but when you finally open it, the rewards are bountiful.
2.) Networking needs compassion, trust, and respect. We will get into this further on in this article, but the bottom line is don’t be a selfish networker. You know who you are. You only reach out to people when you need something. You play the sales role well by shaking hands, taking cards and buying a drink or two but never follow up unless you need something. Bad, bad, bad networker.
3.) Diversify your network. Now I sound like Jim Cramer. Use a variety of means of networking including face to face, social media and internal corporate channels. Do not limit yourself, but also do not over extend yourself.
4.) Continue to evolve and grow. As your professional, personal, volunteer, publications, events, and other aspects of your life add to your life summary, update that information and ensure that all the individuals in your network are aware of how well you are developing and diversifying.
5.) Be cautious of hitchhikers. There is nothing wrong with aligning yourself with open networkers but be careful of their message and what they are trying to gain. Aligning yourself with the wrong individuals could have an adverse affect on your reputation.
6.) Be generous but be aware. Be generous with how your share your time and connections but do not over use your power. Your closest networking counterparts put a tremendous amount of trust in you and if you use them too much that is an abuse of the trust and it could damage a relationship.
LinkedIn is a fast-growing social website, connecting over 65 million business professionals in over 200 countries, with a new member joining approximately every second. Join Sue Sutcliffe as she guides you in the first steps to getting connected on this valuable network. By optimizing your professional profile, learning the power of groups, using LinkedIn business listings and creating a professional profile, you can build your professional network with other entrepreneurs to share valuable information and gain an advantage in developing your business.
LinkedIn is a fast-growing social website, connecting over 65 million business professionals in over 200 countries, with a new member joining approximately every second. Join Sue Sutcliffe as she guides you in the first steps to getting connected on this valuable network. By optimizing your professional profile, learning the power of groups, using LinkedIn business listings and creating a professional profile, you can build your professional network with other entrepreneurs to share valuable information and gain an advantage in developing your business.
With more than 500 million active users, Facebook offers a flexible and powerful tool for making connections with potential clients and reinforcing the ones you’ve already made. As many as 50% (250 million!) of these users log in every day and collectively spend 700 billion minutes on Facebook every month. Sue Sutcliffe will help you tap into this vast resource and aid you in creating a Page to promote your business and connect with a whole new world of exposure to build and develop your business.
Not just a blog but also an intuitive and friendly content management system, WordPress forms the stable and secure basis for thousands of websites, commanding a whopping 87% of all blogs. Powerful and flexible with an enormous developer base, WordPress can be customized to fit your website needs, no matter how complex, with its easy customization and over 10 thousand plugins to choose from. Specializing in WordPress-powered sites, Sue Sutcliffe can help you build a knockout website.
You’ll find out what social media is, who’s using it, and how to automate your communication to social media spaces such as like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr. You’ll learn:
nine essential steps to social media success
how to manage your social media profile efficiently
pitfals to avoid
tricks to make it as easy as sending an email
Seating is limited, so reserve your seat today and details you require to sit in on this webinar e.g. phone number to call and link to see presentation on your computer will be emailed to you…
Every week, Sue hosts two knockout fabulous Webinars on Tuesdays from noon to 1pm, followed by another from 5pm to 6pm, each one including a half hour question and answer session.
Next week, Sue will be offering another chance to catch the WordPress Blogging course, along with her new introduction to Facebook:
WordPress Blogging (12pm – 1pm)
Not just a blog but also an intuitive and friendly content management system, WordPress forms the stable and secure basis for thousands of websites, commanding a whopping 87% of all blogs. Powerful and flexible with an enormous developer base, WordPress can be customized to fit your website needs, no matter how complex, with its easy customization and over 10 thousand plugins to choose from. Specializing in WordPress-powered sites, Sue Sutcliffe can help you build a knockout website.
Facebook (5pm – 6pm)
With more than 500 million active users, Facebook offers a flexible and powerful tool for making connections with potential clients and reinforcing the ones you’ve already made. As many as 50% (250 million!) of these users log in every day and collectively spend 700 billion minutes on Facebook every month. Sue Sutcliffe will help you tap into this vast resource and aid you in creating a Page to promote your business and connect with a whole new world of exposure to build and develop your business.
In the following weeks, Sue will introduce you to blogging with WordPress, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Youtube, Flickr and Ning. Join in, learn, and grow your business!
