Social Media Connection: Web Business Ownership’s Chris Curtis
This week's Social Media Connection is Chris Curtis, a web business expert, business radio personality and author of the upcoming book Work the Web! The Webwise Guide to Business Online. In her own words, Curtis shares how she uses social media to achieve her business objectives: When it comes to Social Media, I've carved out my own little corners where I can post until my heart's content (or until my brain can't think of anything to type), and connect with people all over the world. As a business owner, its proven to be a successful way to reach out to others and pitch ideas, form collaborations and even find new contacts for my seminars and workshops. You'll be amazed by the people you meet, and you'll most likely find opportunities in places you never thought of. One note of caution:Be careful what you put in writing. When you're connected for business purposes, don't say anything that you wouldn't say to a prospective client or a business partner. Remember, you're exposing your writing to thousands - even millions - of people who might take exception to interpersonal expressions, if they're thinking about connecting with you to do business. Think before you post. Not sure where to start? Here's where I hang out...
This week's Social Media Connection is Chris Curtis, a web business expert, business radio personality and author of the upcoming book Work the Web! The Webwise Guide to Business Online. In her own words, Curtis shares how she uses social media to achieve her business objectives: When it comes to Social Media, I've carved out my own little corners where I can post until my heart's content (or until my brain can't think of anything to type), and connect with people all over the world. As a business owner, its proven to be a successful way to reach out to others and pitch ideas, form collaborations and even find new contacts for my seminars and workshops. You'll be amazed by the people you meet, and you'll most likely find opportunities in places you never thought of. One note of caution:Be careful what you put in writing. When you're connected for business purposes, don't say anything that you wouldn't say to a prospective client or a business partner. Remember, you're exposing your writing to thousands - even millions - of people who might take exception to interpersonal expressions, if they're thinking about connecting with you to do business. Think before you post. Not sure where to start? Here's where I hang out...more
On Facebook (www.facebook.com/ChristyCurtis): Imagine all your friends, family members, and business contacts in one ridiculously huge room. That's what Facebook is. It's your own personal stage to talk about anything you like. (Remember that note of caution!) For business owners and entrepreneurs, this means grand opportunities for promotion, marketing, and shooting the breeze about topics in your industry. My company, Web Business Ownership, recently started a Facebook page for business owners and entrepreneurs to post their web sites and have discussions about web business topics. Hope to see you (and your web site) there!more
On LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/webbusinessexpert): Another of my favorite online hangouts, LinkedIn lets me see who's connected to whom, and moreso in a business capacity with decision-makers. While many of my connections are also tied in with me through other social media outlets, LinkedIn gives me an opportunity to connect to more business owners, CEOs, organizational heads and entrepreneurs through the "introduction" feature of the site. A great way to meet people you otherwise might not meet on your own! #####On Plaxo (www.plaxo.com): A little more relaxed than LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, Plaxo joins me with like-minded individuals in sort of a lead generation way. While most of my connections are business owners and entrepreneurs, many of them are connected to share information about their businesses and products. For me, Plaxo gives me the inside track to who's doing what and when.more
On Plaxo (www.plaxo.com): A little more relaxed than LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, Plaxo joins me with like-minded individuals in sort of a lead generation way. While most of my connections are business owners and entrepreneurs, many of them are connected to share information about their businesses and products. For me, Plaxo gives me the inside track to who's doing what and when.more
On Self Growth (http://www.selfgrowth.com/invite/accept/ULpGDsCo): This is a great network for people who help motivate others and who are experts in their field. The connections span the universe and you'll meet great people with positive perspectives, and who can keep you on your toes. What I really enjoy with my Self Growth connections is the common thread that we all have something to give and we can all help another person in some way. Self Growth also offers oportunities for you to publish your articles, video and audio files. Love it! more
Curtis' Favorite Android Apps for Social Media: Seesmic (pictured), Twitter, Pingdroid, Google Buzz, YouTube. Curtis' book, Work the Web! The Webwise Guide to Business Online is due to release this year. Chris' chapters give real-world information about doing business online, and moves you beyond the point of just having pretty web pages. more
