How Do You Get Started With Social Networking?
For better or worse, you already have a reputation – how the people you interact with on a day-to-day basis view you. Creating a social network presence gives you an active role in forming a great online reputation. Aimed primarily at the individual, this will help you get started. Have a purpose. Do you want to create a personal “brand” (what do people think when they think about you), market a personal business/service or connect with like-minded people? Determine which information you want to share – who you are, your skills, interests and goals. This information will form the basis for creating your profile. Many social networking sites have settings that let you decide how much or how little of your profile information can be seen. In other words, which information is public (anyone can see) and which information is private (only seen by your connections). Passive or active presence? If you want to create a personal “brand” or connect with like-minded people, your social networkin
