http://www.cofebuz.com/2008/12/01/online-networking-is-not-real-networking/ Building Business though Networking: a New Way of Thinking about Relationships Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:23:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.cofebuz.com/2008/12/01/online-networking-is-not-real-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-295 Online Networking and Real Relationships | cofebuz Mon, 11 May 2009 12:01:28 +0000 http://cofebuz.wordpress.com/?p=532#comment-295 [...] in November, 2008 the Design and Construction Network (DCN) started with a single goal of turning online networking into real relationships. Since that time I have shared with you this ongoing case study through Cofebuz in hopes that we [...] [...] in November, 2008 the Design and Construction Network (DCN) started with a single goal of turning online networking into real relationships. Since that time I have shared with you this ongoing case study through Cofebuz in hopes that we [...]

]]> http://www.cofebuz.com/2008/12/01/online-networking-is-not-real-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-207 Online Networking meets Real Networking | cofebuz Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:03:45 +0000 http://cofebuz.wordpress.com/?p=532#comment-207 [...] you may recall on December 1st 2008 I posted an article about how most people struggle to use Online Networking as an effective tool in the development of [...] [...] you may recall on December 1st 2008 I posted an article about how most people struggle to use Online Networking as an effective tool in the development of [...]

]]> http://www.cofebuz.com/2008/12/01/online-networking-is-not-real-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-140 Social Media Part I « CapeCodBranding Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:29:16 +0000 http://cofebuz.wordpress.com/?p=532#comment-140 [...] Tim recently wrote a blog concerning effective use of social media such as Linkedin for networking. The blog emphasizes the importance of multiple points of connection such as the “intersection of multiple communication points, including online networking sites, networking functions, follow-up e-mails, letters, association events, phone calls, lunches, coffee, and meetings.” The main point is that social networking in and of itself is ineffective and must be augmented by the other listed items. I have been thinking about this topic quite a bit lately as it is integral to my business model and I have heard strong arguments for either case. Should one limit their Facebook, Linkedin, or Twitter connections to individuals they plan to follow-up with or meet, or is simply linking when invited sufficient? My Experience with Social Media I have used social media for about two years. Initially I was very strict with my connections and limited connecting with people I had known well, using the rationale of quality over quantity. This approach maintained a high quality level, however it was slow building and my network was really inbred with people I had known within my industry with little diversity, in other words not terribly exciting. [...] [...] Tim recently wrote a blog concerning effective use of social media such as Linkedin for networking. The blog emphasizes the importance of multiple points of connection such as the “intersection of multiple communication points, including online networking sites, networking functions, follow-up e-mails, letters, association events, phone calls, lunches, coffee, and meetings.” The main point is that social networking in and of itself is ineffective and must be augmented by the other listed items. I have been thinking about this topic quite a bit lately as it is integral to my business model and I have heard strong arguments for either case. Should one limit their Facebook, Linkedin, or Twitter connections to individuals they plan to follow-up with or meet, or is simply linking when invited sufficient? My Experience with Social Media I have used social media for about two years. Initially I was very strict with my connections and limited connecting with people I had known well, using the rationale of quality over quantity. This approach maintained a high quality level, however it was slow building and my network was really inbred with people I had known within my industry with little diversity, in other words not terribly exciting. [...]

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