This whole social networking thing is pretty cool, if you ask me (OK, you didn’t ask me. But, since you’re reading my blog, in a way, you did. Ha!).
I’m still learning all the ropes, but so far I’m pretty impressed with all you can do to connect with people online.
I’ve talked about Twitter and Facebook before, and how Pest Management Professional (and myself) has a strong presence on those sites. And, I’m impressed and excited with how much that presence continues to grow.
The PMP magazine Fan Page on Facebook has gained more than 50 fans since my last post on this subject (impressive) and we currently have 328 fans (and growing!).
On Twitter, PMP magazine gains new followers every day. Since that last blog post, we’ve gained nearly 50 followers and currently have 176 (and growing!).
Of course, the question you might be asking is: What is the benefit of becoming a Facebook fan or a Twitter follower of PMP magazine?
As is the goal of social networking, Facebook and Twitter offer you an opportunity to connect with your peers in the industry, as well as current and potential customers (not to mention good friends and long-lost acquaintances).
As a fan of PMP magazine on Facebook, or a follower on Twitter, you’ll stay up-to-date on industry happenings and connect with other fans and followers (not to mention, show your support for your favorite magazine).
Many PMPs are using social networking sites to help their businesses. The opportunities that exist are almost endless. If you haven’t already explored this arena, I urge you to sign up today.
And, if you’re not sure how it can help your business, connect with some other PMPs through our Facebook Fan Page or ask some of our Twitter followers. I’m sure they’ll be happy to offer some advice.
If you’re a PMP who is already savvy in using social media to enhance your business, I’d love to hear about it. Shoot me an e-mail and tell me what you’re doing.
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Tags: Blogging, PMPs, Social Networking
July 2, 2009 at 10:28 am |
Facebook and Twitter are only two small aspects of a bigger picture. Since you have the concept of Social Networking and its importance well in hand try expanding on it.
Read other blogs and comment on them. Engage in conversations with people who do what you do. Not only will you benefit your own website when you link to it, but you will develop connections with other people in the industry that can be beneficial.
Find forums where people are discussing what you do. In many cases it will be some person asking a question that you can help answer.
Keep blogging, but start posting it on social bookmarking sites. Or at the very least offer up one of those social networking one click bookmark bars. You have ones for Facebook and Twitter in this page, but how do i Digg your article easily? Should I Stumble it?
You’ve got a small grasp on a larger world. Expand Pete….expaaaaaaand.
July 2, 2009 at 10:33 am |
Thanks for the advice, Josh. Believe me, I’m aware Facebook and Twitter are just the tip of the iceberg. Expansion of our social networking efforts is already in the works.
-Pete
July 3, 2009 at 12:11 am |
I’m totally with you!
It’s odd. Even though I spent 15 years in the information technology field, including web development, I am still very bewildered by all the social content on the web. It reminds me of my early days learning how to program. The ability to connect socially and gain financially through those business connections is astounding and overwhelming. I can’t begin to imagine how difficult it is for pest control companies that are plagued by techno-phobia.
So far, I have created profiles on Twitter, Linkedin and Facebook to announce my pest control and consulting skills, but I mostly just connect socially, having reunited with friends around the world from 40 years ago. I am not just waving to old friends. I am truly reconnecting, creating “power relationships” with old companions.
The door is open to do similar things on a professional level and I am wholeheartedly engaged in making that happen.
Gerry