.social
networking
Business networking online to generate sales
leads
I read stories like this one on social networking and have to ask...
can the average person (who isn't a master networker already) generate
sales leads or a new job from a social networking tool?
Not really. It takes just as much effort to use online networking tools
as it does just to nurture relationships off line. By going online we
miss a chance to connect as people and build relationships. I have around
100 people in my social network (via LinkedIn) but still I prefer to
connect with my network offline.
Like traditional networks, online social networks must be built on trust
and value to be effective. In either case, you can't replace credibility
lost, if you fail to use them correctly. Social networks seem at best
Rolodex replacements and at worst - time wasters.
A Few Social Networking Tools
www.friendster.com
www.tribe.net
www.ryze.com
www.linkedin.com
Business networking is flourishing online.
from: B2B
Lead Generation Blog
Outbound
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Visit also
Searchenginewatch
E-Commerce
Times
Bohman
Usability
BtoBonline
UK_Netmarketing
The Usability
Company
Clickz.com
Red
Herring
E-Business
Research Center
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