I think of my blog as my house…I’m just moving in right now, so pardon my dust….I haven’t been able to completely decorate and set up my “rooms” but I am getting there (“Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.” ~Mark Twain). While I get my house in order, I take “party” breaks. Where’s the party you ask? It’s over there at Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin! (I particularly enjoy the Twitter Party – so many interesting people and information just flies around the room!)
When I’m at the party I talk to as many guests as I can (always having meaningful conversations), I always pass on stories and witty anecdotes (giving credit of course!) and, when it seems appropriate, I invite some of them back to the house…You never know, they might just get ideas from my “decorating” style!
Social Networking is the Party, Blogging is your house!
1. Keep your house clean, interesting, stylish and up-to-date. You really never know who is going to drop in!
2. Go to the party! Jump in – find people with common interests and talk to them. Invite your friends! Ask them to “follow you” to the party.
3. Think like a host; If you offer up something for the buffet, stick around to hear what people think and talk to them! If they criticize your dish, that’s OK- you’ve been empowered to improve upon it for the next party! Be present, available and valuable in your circle
4. When you get back home, write about your experiences -share some of the knowledge you gained (always give credit to your new friends and provide links to their “house”).
OK, kinda goofy – but hey, it’s my house!
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Denise, What an amazing newsletter and an inviting post. I love how you brought Twitter into our home instead of make it the big scary monster some of us think it is. Now, will you tell us how to walk in the front door, where to put our hat and coat and how to make that first approach? I know those of us who are hungry for this will read it.
Thanks Pamela! Great comment – I will write about my humble and fumble twitter experiences thus far. I am totally enjoying the conversations, relevance, information and useful links on Twitter – you will too!