Creating An Online Profile for Business
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Networking online requires a strong online profile. There are many sites online which require this “profile” when signing up for using their site. Some of these include MySpace, Facebook and LinkedIn, all website that can be used for online networking purposes.
Creating an online business profile has to be thought of differently than creating an online profile merely for the purpose of “socializing” online. Yes, these are known as “social networks” however, when you are using these social networks for the purpose of business networking you will want to be much more professional in the way that you fill out the profile’s contents.
You will want to be sure that your profile is more about your “business” than about yourself personally. In fact you will want to steer clear of adding too personal information on your business profile In most cases it isn’t necessary to include extremely personal information there. You will however want to include things like your “skills”, “your website url”, “recommendations from others”, “education” and other similar topics. These things can only help to connect you with others in similar businesses opening up the opportunity to “network”.
Your business profile on these type sites can help you to utilize them to the best of your ability when it comes to using them in a professional manner. So, in order to make the most of “social network” as a business you will want to be sure to set up your online profile correctly.
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Dawn Pigoni, IVAA Member
