Why Use Social Networking

Social networking sites are important to put you in touch with your target audience and tell them about your products.  Some social networks are designed primarily for business users so that you can share information, probably get a new business partner or gain a new customer.  Social networking site focus on meeting new people

There is nothing new about social networking and that is why people join the chamber of commerce etc but social networking sites have had an explosion of popularity over the last year.  With web 2.0 bookmarking sites a user can search for information and see how many other people have found this website useful instead of getting all the nonsense from a Google search.

Social networks are easy to uses and so more and more people are using the likes of MySpace, YouTube and this in turn attracts more people.

When you become a member of a social network you have to set up a profile and this means you can research the person and their products before getting in contact with them.  If they have the products you need invite them to be your friend so that they can see you and follow links back to your blog or website.

Most social networks are free to use which increases their popularity for example MySpace and Yahoo! 360.

Every business should join some social networking sites because the potential audience is enormous and you will find people who are interested in your product.

To start with:

• Pick you social network with a large or  target audience you require
• Set up your profile to tell people your name and what you do
• Begin by making contacts by joining groups, inviting friends, making posts, sending private messages etc.
• Build anchor text links back to your website from high ranked social networks - punch to your SEO