How to Use Social Media to Make Friends
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The document discusses strategies for utilizing social media to network and build friendships, particularly among bloggers in the healthy living niche. It suggests low-key meetups, maintaining connections through email and online platforms, and organizing events to foster relationships. Additionally, it highlights the benefits of forming connections with bloggers outside one's local area for future visits and support.
How to Use Social Media to Make Friends
- 1. Theodora Blanchfield, Cynthia Crowsen and Ashley Diamond Utilizing Social Media to Network and Make Friends in Your Area
- 4. Healthy Living Blogs @ Healthy Living Summit Julie & Heather are taking photos for the HLB Facebook page...FIND THEM!
- 10. Facebook Groups
- 11. Twitter Chats #fitblog #runchat #fitbliss #wwchat
- 12. Your Blogger First Date Find something low-key: manicures? Quality v. quantity: at big meetups, find just a few people to talk to Find the people you do connect with, and have smaller meetups Get out of your comfort zone. Try something you wouldn’t otherwise try.
- 13. How to Keep the Relationship Hot Create e-mail list/spreadsheet on Google Docs Real Names Email Blog Name & URL Twitter Handle Location Create Facebook group Plan for the future!
- 14. #cdny - Capital District New York Started with a simple tweet. Use email/twitter/gchat to make plans. Large group events: cookie swap, apple picking Smaller events: movies, blogger help sessions Combined events: Race followed by brunch/picnic #hashtag we all follow. Anyone in the area can follow and join.
- 15. Long Distance Relationships Don’t be afraid to make bloggers outside of your city. You’ll have friends to visit on work trips or couches to crash on for vacations.
Editor's Notes
- #2: -Each of us will present ourselves and a bit about why this topic is relevant for us. -We will go in order of our names on this TB, CC, AD
- #3: -Cynthia: -There are multiple directories, if interested in joining a directory there is often a contact page or more information. -Make sure that your blog is relevant to the directory. -Not all blog directories are free be sure to inquire first. -Some blog directories require approval through the program first, aka Foodbuzz. -Don't be afraid to reach out to fellow bloggers if you see a blog directory badge on their blog.
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