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I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | Views: 1534 |
Mar 02, 2007 11:37 pm | | I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | # |
Ashley Morgan | | I've built a one page subdomain for the sole purpose of networking...
http://www.networkwith.ashleymorgan.com
...what do you think? Good idea? Bad idea? Will it help me grow my network?
Any and all opinions most welcome.Private Reply to Ashley Morgan |
Mar 02, 2007 11:55 pm | | re: I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | # |
Lindy Asimus | | Hi Ashley.
Your page is visually interesting. What exactly is the result you are looking to achieve? I get the distinct impression sometimes that people think they are networking when they are getting a lot of friends on their page, or entries in their guestbook or whatever. Maybe to some people that is networking. So you get them, then what? What, in your case, is the benefit you hope will come from networking? Some specificity in saying what we actually want would probably be useful for us all.
For example, I don't especially have any interest in networking as such. I do have an interest in meeting people who are compatible from a business and social and values point of view, and I would like through that means to develop good relationships and in an ideal world, some joint projects and referrals to them for what they do, and in return some back to me for what I do. The process of creating those relationships, to me, just turned out to be networking.
Cheers
Lindy
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Mar 03, 2007 2:30 am | | re: I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | # |
Robert Harrington | | Nice page. nice effect. Nice part of an idea.
The whole networking plan is a great concept and I am trying out the same plan myself for my site and I too am trying to get past the "fuzziness" of my networking concept.
As far as your page is concerned,; is it for musicians? Jazz lovers? Who?
As I understand from looking at your page; (...and I am a married man with two daughters, so I am frequently told I do not understand anything..), you have not defined your networking market niche. Private Reply to Robert Harrington |
Mar 03, 2007 3:08 am | | re: I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | # |
Fred Keller | | Interesting idea....it seems you may be wanting to network with other musicians - maybe?
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Mar 03, 2007 2:49 pm | | re: re: I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | # |
Ashley Morgan | | Thanks for all the comments. I'll try and answer as many of the questions as I can.
For me, networking is simply the process of making and maintaining contact with other people. These people could be existing friends, new friends, business partners, like minded individuals, potential clients, and anyone else I've forgotten to mention. In short, anyone within reason.
The benefit of networking from my point of view (that of a musician) is to increase my circle of contacts (and that term covers everyone I've mentioned above). This leads to many long tail benefits. The bigger my circle of "contacts" the more chance of the following happening...
1. I get contacted for opportunities by people in my network.
2. I get to share ideas with like minded individuals.
3. Contacts mention me to other people who then, themselves, become part of my network and allow points 1 and 2 above to happen more readily.
...it's a virtuous circle and a win win situation.
As an example, I play in and manage a pop band called Enormous. I run a website for them at http://www.enormousreloaded.com and the bigger my network becomes the more people visit that site, download the free music, pass it on to friends etc. etc. and this all results in increased sales.
The idea behind my networking page was to be as non specific as possible and to be a hub to show potential contacts all of the network sites I belong to.
A contact on one site can then become a contact on another. This can benefit everyone as my network grows, as does other peoples, and more potential contacts are added to the contacts "pool" at any of the networking sites.
There may be people on Ryze who would benefit from mixing with people on Virb. Or people on Linkedin who would enjoy networking on Trigg.
With all that in mind I'd like to invite anyone reading this to network with me / become a friend here on Ryze. My ryze email address is ryze@ashleymorgan.com.Private Reply to Ashley Morgan |
Mar 04, 2007 4:25 pm | | re: re: re: I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | # |
Denise O'Berry | | Ashley --
It seems your heart is in the right place -- you want to make contact and build relationships with other people. That's a good approach.
I'm not sure if you're page will do the trick though.
Virb - The links take me to a page that gives no real direction for how someone would network with you. What are they supposed to do to make the connection?
Ryze - I "get" Ryze because I'm here, but will people unfamiliar with Ryze "get" it? I'm not sure about that.
LinkedIn - As far as LinkedIn is concerned, contacts must have an email address to invite you to directly link and there is none on your site.
Do I think this will have the outcome you are expecting? I doubt it? In its passive form, definitely not. If you market it, you may get some results. You might want to consider starting a newsletter list just for your "network" contacts. That might help you spread the word.
If you need additional help with networking, hop on over and pick up a copy of "101 Nuggets to Power Up Your Schmooze-Ability" at http://www.deniseoberry.com/101tips/
Best regards,
Denise O'Berry Network Leader
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Mar 04, 2007 5:38 pm | | re: I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | # |
Fred Keller | | Hello Again Ashley, If this describes your situation:
"How do we define success? The lifeblood of a growing Network marketing business is new leads. So here's how we define success...
Four or five (or more) new, warm leads per day, every day, generated by you, and you only (not 1,000 others).
And they'll call you because you have done it the right and proper way. They will listen to you because you are the expert and they have called you. "
Then: you may find the following link of great help to you:
http://network-marketing.first411.com
Keep Smiling!
Fred
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Mar 04, 2007 5:53 pm | | re: I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | # |
Sue Elvins | | Hello Ashley,
IMHO, a networking page should be just like a business card, gain one's attention but not loose it once it obtains it.
Have a plan of action once you get the reader's attention. How do you want others to perceive your business? Do you have basic information about who you are and what you do or can the information on your networking page be more defined about your business?
How can others get in contact for further information, etc. Just as a business card has email, phone number, this should have some sort of information for a follow up.
I think we've all been through these little frustrations. You're off to a good start and that's what counts!! Keep at it and you'll find the right mix. Best of luck!!
Regards,
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Mar 04, 2007 6:54 pm | | re: re: I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | # |
Ashley Morgan | | Thanks for the comments.
Please bear in mind that the site is only a small part of my own network of websites...
http://www.ashleymorgan.com http://www.brassrevolver.com http://www.enormousreloaded.com http://www.bigarenarecords.com
...and many more besides. It is also designed to be a crossing point for people to travel from one network to another. The aim is to get my Ryze contacts to join my Virb network, or my Trigg contacts to join my Linkedin network etc.
It is simply a portal so that people can cross from one network to another which will help my contacts to grow their own networks which has a long tail benefit for me and for them.
As such, network.ashleymorgan.com doesn't require any marketing apart from being linked to by my network profile pages (my Ryze page, my virb page etc.)
The good news is that it is already working. The page has been up for 2 days and yesterday, the 3rd of March, it got 524 unique visitors. All of the traffic came from links from my other wesbites and network profiles. Three people have already signed up for Ryze after visiting my Virb page and seeing my Ryze link on my network portal.
Denise - thanks for the catch with the missing linkedin email address, I'll add that now.
Sue - The plan is simple. The more people that see any of my sites or profiles, the more traffic I get. More traffic equals more publicity. And as a musician that equals more potenital gigs and sales. The networking site has links to all of my websites in the first paragraph of text. Thats the follow up.
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Mar 27, 2007 12:09 am | | re: re: re: I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | # |
James Beane | | Some great advice posted here. What is it we all look for on the internet? Is it merely a product, a soundbite, or some glib tidbit? Not for me. I love content sites. I love information. I want to know more and how to find out more, and if I can build some relationships along the way thru social networking that's awesome too!
You look like you have some incredible talents and creativity that's just dying to reveal itself to others and to help them be as passionate as you are about people!
So what makes a great page? Something that entices people to want to know our products or us better, something that invites us to explore more? Great content! When you have what people want in a format that people are searching for you will get the traffic and the contacts that you want for your business and social networking lists. It's content, traffic, and then the valuable knowledge you provide that pre-sells people to what you are promoting. Face it, we go back to places and sites that were positive experiences for us, and that gave us a sense that somehow we knew the people behind the experience.
I think you are on the right track, but I think with your creative spirit you could develop an incredible site that would draw folks in for both business and pleasure. I've included here a link to a system I use to build my web business, I think you'll find it very useful in creating a persuasive site that will produce the objectives you're seeking.
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Apr 09, 2007 9:47 pm | | re: re: I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | # |
Paula Ingram | | "I get the distinct impression sometimes that people think they are networking when they are getting a lot of friends on their page, or entries in their guestbook or whatever. Maybe to some people that is networking. So you get them, then what?" Hi, I agree with you regarding the above quote. So, looking as tho' I just fell off a turnip truck, how does one network on Ryze. I know that networking is basically telling someone about something you think is great. Thanks, Paula Ingram
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Apr 10, 2007 1:05 am | | re: re: re: I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | # |
Fred Keller | | Great observation, Paula.
Networking increases your chances of finding something you need.
Conversely - a networker always keeps a weather-eye open for a need s/he can fill.
There's no impact without contact.
Keep Smiling!
Fred
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Apr 10, 2007 9:23 pm | | re: re: re: re: I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | # |
Paula Ingram | | Thanks Fred for the reply. I have to add tho' It's not easy for an introvert to network, but guess that is another subject for another board. lol. Paula Ingram http://cafepress.com/pjinPrivate Reply to Paula Ingram |
Apr 10, 2007 10:01 pm | | re: I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | # |
William Carter | | Greetings,
I think you have a good idea with the networking and the page you have is wonderful as far as that goes. However, I am concerned because I have been Ryzing for a while now and have had no business because of it. I have all but begged for business and even some guidance, yet nothing.
Despite my bleek experiance in networking I wish you well in your endeavours. Private Reply to William Carter |
Apr 11, 2007 2:20 am | | re: re: I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | # |
Lindy Asimus | | Hi William.
I wondered ...do you have business you've given or caused for anyone on Ryze? This networking thing goes both ways, yet I see little evidence that this principle is well understood.
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Apr 11, 2007 3:02 am | | re: re: I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | # |
Reg Charie | | William, your business seems fragmented.
How much call is there for a traveling preacher sidelining in carpet care, (Just what IS a "Christian Carpet"?), and pre-paid legal?
Do you run a network?
How much help do you offer others without asking anything in return?
How many people do you network with? I don't mean just adding them to your network on your Ryze page but contacting them on the phone, in email or instant messenger chats? How many have you gotten to know personally?
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Apr 14, 2007 1:05 pm | | Networking the right way... | # |
Denise O'Berry | | Our very own Ryzer Scott Allen covered this topic in this week's Entrepreneur's newsletter. It's a good read. Just visit http://entrepreneurs.about.com/b/a/216401.htm?nl=1
Best regards,
Denise O'Berry MYOB Network LeaderPrivate Reply to Denise O'Berry |
May 12, 2007 12:06 pm | | re: re: re: re: re: I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | # |
Fred Keller | | Hi Paula, Believe it or not, we all suffer from low self-esteem , at some point.
The neat thing is we can change. All we really need to do is get a higher opinion of ourselves.
Denise's recommends is correct. You need to start reading positive books/articles.
Keep Smiling!
Fred
PS: Action cures fear. Just go out and get busy pursuing your endeavours.
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May 12, 2007 12:48 pm | | re: re: re: re: re: re: I've put up a specific networking page and I'd like some feedback. | # |
Lindy Asimus | | How did "self-esteem" turn up in this thread?
LindyPrivate Reply to Lindy Asimus |
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