Ever wonder what it is?
Sure you can use some online tools like Socialmention.com, addict-o-matic.com or whostalkin.com and find out who is actually talking about you. The results aren’t individual people, it’s a generalization from what Google says about you.
Does this really matter to you how you are ranked or what people think or say about you?
Today I got a shocker for over a year and and a 1/2, and having many conversations with the same people on a Networking Platform (not naming it for obvious reasons). People really didn’t know what I do just not sure if they would refer me or not. What’s this about? One person said she didn’t know what results people are getting working with me..
Obviously, I haven’t communicated very well what I do or how I can help people – so I am doing a little survey. I look forward in hearing people’s honest answers.
Since 80% of your business could be coming from your clients, friends or associates or the people you network with. How often do you refer or introduce people? Are they clear what you do?
What do you do to support your networking partners?
- You comment on their blogs?
- You have recommended them on Linkedin?
- You respond or comment on Facebook pages or profile?
- You have some way of keeping in touch with them?
- You share and update your readers of what’s up?
- Have you set up a meeting with people that you would like to work with as referral partners
- You have asked how you can support the people you know..
- Have you asked them what kind of clients/customers they are wanting to work with..
- You have placed them in your Rolodex..for future reference
Since Social Media all about Word of Mouth W.O.M. I would be curious to know.. how you use it to develop your reputation?
I’ve come up with more questions than answers in this post..I would love to get your comments or suggestions about this topic. It looks like I have some work to do.
oh, here’s my questions if you feel you know me enough answer them, please do so.
- What service or product do you think I provide?
- With what you know about me, would you be wiling to refer me?
- If not, why not?
For answering these 3 questions, I will give you “One Hour of my Time.” it’s a Pay it Forward Dollar valued at $75.00. It will expire on August 14, 2010. Just leave it in the comment section.
Thank you,
Great post and thought provoking. I’ll try answering the questions:
1. In this role, I believe you show people how to use online networking to drive sales as well as connect people through introductions.
2. Yes, I would and have referred you in other areas and I would in this part if it I understood where you wanted to go with it.
3. I’m not sure I know who and how you want to grow this part of your business.
Thanks Maralyn,
You are right, I have been focusing on my pie business and not Social Media Marketing..I just see so much frustration from small business owners how to get on board with social media. That I really see how I can help them. Maralyn, you are also very connected.