I have been reading all the posts about social networking and I have a confession to make: I am a social networking dummie! Is there a resource for those of us who don't have a clue about things like Twitter and Facebook to get up to speed on how to work these sites?

I would appreciate any ideas or help that anyone has for me.
Thanks

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Marsha Willis
Alternate Office Solution

I too have been reading about social networking and am a social networking dummy as well. My daughter put me on Facebook but as for Twitter, Active Rain, etc. I have no clue. I would appreciate help and ideas as well.
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Ladies,

I am sure somewhere on this forum there are threads about Twitter. But the basics really are pretty simple. It can get confusing, but don't worry about that to start. Just sign on and get a log in. I used the same login name as I use here. I read somewhere that some people will not follow you if you do not use your real name. I don't know if that is true. Then you need to search for people to follow. Start with a few people from this forum. Search their name, their login from here, their business name. You will find people. Follow their "tweets" and see what they have to say. Comment, or retweet (RT) to them if you want. Post comments, opinions, links to articles that you have read. Just start out by reading what everyone has to say. The object is to build relationships by connecting with other people that you have something in common with. Give it a try. You'll get the hang of it. Have fun!

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Pam
www.adminetcetera.com

I have to admit that social networking is a bit of a mystery to me as well. I feel like I am lost in a sea of status updates. I am on facebook, twitter and linkedin.. what I did find that helps me is friendfeed.com. I set up all my accounts on there so everything else is updated. So the posting part is getting along and I am adding sites, its the reading part that is hard and WAY TOO time consuming for me... still working on that part.

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Shelley Halpain,

Originally Posted by ShelleyH

I have to admit that social networking is a bit of a mystery to me as well. I feel like I am lost in a sea of status updates. I am on facebook, twitter and linkedin.. what I did find that helps me is friendfeed.com. I set up all my accounts on there so everything else is updated. So the posting part is getting along and I am adding sites, its the reading part that is hard and WAY TOO time consuming for me... still working on that part.

That is really helpful, Shelley - I was feeling exactly the same. I will give friendfeed a try!

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Denise - Your Organisers

Hey everyone!

I'm confused on all these social networking sites. Know about Facebook and Twitter. What are linkedin and Active Rain?

Can someone provide a list of useful social networks and how to utilize them. I know it would be helpful to me.

Carol
CJ's Virtual Business Solutions

This might help a little

Giant Potential
Community of like-minded business women seeking to improve our work-life balance!

Squidoo
Blog type of website but sharing information, a bit different to the usual “blog”

Rize
Business networking

Everywoman
Business networking for women entrepreneurs

Webmums
Networking site for mothers who want/have an online business


Facebook
Social utility connecting friends and other groups

Business Scene
Worldwide business networking

Linkedin
Business networking

Twitter
Social network - Micro blogging

Entrepreneur Connect
Community and groups for entrepreneurs

UK Business Forum
Business forum for UK Businesses – area to post events

Viadeo
Business network

Friendster
Platform silimar to facebook

Orkut
Platform similar to facebook

Xing
Global network for professionals


Women in Business
WIBN is an organisation designed to help and support women with regular meetings around the country.

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Kels

www.kellycairns.co.uk

Hey guys, I posted a thread similar to one but Tess post a great link to another VA dealing specifically with Twitter. So if there are any confused with Twitter, check this out

I just joing Ryze. I think I'll work my way through the sites I want to join.
Hopefully, I will make contacts here that will generate some business.
I am working my way through "Get Clients Now" and I need to "fill the pipeline". I am looking for contacts everywhere I can.

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Marsha Willis
Alternate Office Solution

*blank stare* Okay! I guess I too am a social networking dummie ... yep ... I'm gonna go check out these sites. lol

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Tonja
VA/Ebusiness Marketing Consultant