Comments on: 10 Necessary Reasons for Social Networking http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/ Freelance Writing Jobs for All Writers Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:52:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Elina http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-141649 Elina Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:07:22 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-141649 Hey, great info. Thanks! I'm just starting my freelance journey. I am a published romance author so its going to be a bit different for me. I have been doing some social networking and yes as a novelest I can say it has helped sell and get me some clients. It's gotten me fans and potenial clients for writing. It's a bit like wine.. it has to age. I find that as long as you keep your "smarts" about you the chances of hackers are slim. Once you are in the system for a while you can spot those a mile away. Again thanks for all the awesome tid bits of valueable information... Hey, great info. Thanks! I’m just starting my freelance journey. I am a published romance author so its going to be a bit different for me. I have been doing some social networking and yes as a novelest I can say it has helped sell and get me some clients. It’s gotten me fans and potenial clients for writing. It’s a bit like wine.. it has to age. I find that as long as you keep your “smarts” about you the chances of hackers are slim. Once you are in the system for a while you can spot those a mile away.
Again thanks for all the awesome tid bits of valueable information…
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]]> By: Top Time Wasting Activities for Bloggers & How To Stop | Blogging for a Living| Part of the Freelance Writing Jobs Blog Network http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-123119 Top Time Wasting Activities for Bloggers & How To Stop | Blogging for a Living| Part of the Freelance Writing Jobs Blog Network Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:48:13 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-123119 [...] Social networking [...] [...] Social networking [...]

]]> By: Are Blog Contests Worth Your Time? | Blogging for a Living| Part of the Freelance Writing Jobs Blog Network http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-122053 Are Blog Contests Worth Your Time? | Blogging for a Living| Part of the Freelance Writing Jobs Blog Network Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:34:11 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-122053 [...] In most cases now, I don’t consider running blog contests for clients a good use of my time. I run them for clients who pay me well to do so – such as at gigs where I’m a community manager not only a blogger and I think blog contests are beneficial at my personal blogs, however, I’ve found that for my pure blog writing gigs my time is better spent writing or spending some time promoting the blog via social networking. [...] [...] In most cases now, I don’t consider running blog contests for clients a good use of my time. I run them for clients who pay me well to do so – such as at gigs where I’m a community manager not only a blogger and I think blog contests are beneficial at my personal blogs, however, I’ve found that for my pure blog writing gigs my time is better spent writing or spending some time promoting the blog via social networking. [...]

]]> By: Blogging rules you should follow and rules you can break | Network Blogging Tips http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-120380 Blogging rules you should follow and rules you can break | Network Blogging Tips Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:14:05 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-120380 [...] have to be a social networking diva if you’re a blogger. We talk about social networking a lot here at Blogging For A Living, and for good reason. Social networking is a skill clients look [...] [...] have to be a social networking diva if you’re a blogger. We talk about social networking a lot here at Blogging For A Living, and for good reason. Social networking is a skill clients look [...]

]]> By: Why you should never become a problogger | Network Blogging Tips http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-119403 Why you should never become a problogger | Network Blogging Tips Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:38:08 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-119403 [...] is not just about the writing. You need technical blog skills, the ability to gather a following, networking skills, image editing software, and much more. Your attitude and who you know along with your [...] [...] is not just about the writing. You need technical blog skills, the ability to gather a following, networking skills, image editing software, and much more. Your attitude and who you know along with your [...]

]]> By: Freelance Writing Marketing Tips: 8 Places to Network Offline : Freelance Writing Jobs http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-117263 Freelance Writing Marketing Tips: 8 Places to Network Offline : Freelance Writing Jobs Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:17:12 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-117263 [...] is no denying the Internet is an important marketing tool. However, while social networking is fun and helpful, it’s important to network in the real world as well. To not do so is to [...] [...] is no denying the Internet is an important marketing tool. However, while social networking is fun and helpful, it’s important to network in the real world as well. To not do so is to [...]

]]> By: How to bomb out all the time when looking for writing gigs | Network Blogging Tips http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-100310 How to bomb out all the time when looking for writing gigs | Network Blogging Tips Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:21:44 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-100310 [...] Two years ago, when applying for gigs, I never had potential clients ask me about my background in social networking. Now almost my potential clients ask about my networking experience. If you’re not on board [...] [...] Two years ago, when applying for gigs, I never had potential clients ask me about my background in social networking. Now almost my potential clients ask about my networking experience. If you’re not on board [...]

]]> By: NET Blog » Blog Archive » Is Social Networking for You ? http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-44726 NET Blog » Blog Archive » Is Social Networking for You ? Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:50:00 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-44726 [...] So I hope it’s obvious by now that the question of how much should you engage in social networking will depend on how much your job need it.  This is not to say that it’s the only thing you should consider, though.  Blogger Deb of freelancewritinggigs.com publish some excellent criteria on this issue, which you can read here. [...] [...] So I hope it’s obvious by now that the question of how much should you engage in social networking will depend on how much your job need it.  This is not to say that it’s the only thing you should consider, though.  Blogger Deb of freelancewritinggigs.com publish some excellent criteria on this issue, which you can read here. [...]

]]> By: Rei http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-5206 Rei Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:33:09 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-5206 Actually, you don't have to worry about Facebook too much, so long as you don't subscribe to add-ons. As with any website that requires a password, make the password secure (as in, use capital letters, numbers and symbols). I've been active on Facebook for a number of years and I have never heard of anyone being hacked. I won't deny that they're a target, but I will say that they're pretty secure. Myspace is pretty crazy with spammers and adware, but it's usable if you're practicing good computer security. For example, browse with Mozilla Firefox - be sure to download adblock plus and script-blocker, and you'll be fine. I've been using Myspace for years, but I've never had any problems. Then again, I use script-blocker and various computer maintenance programs... I have no experience with the professional aspects of using Myspace or Facebook, but I am familiar with computer security. I will note that while Facebook has recently opened its doors to all age groups, it was originally designed for a social networking site for college-aged individuals. Myspace is alright, but I would think that one could get the same benefits from Livejournal (without having to run into all the pre-teens). I use Livejournal, and I've had the best over-all experiences with it. But this is just my 2 cents worth :) It's cool to hear how you all benefit! It gives me ideas for when I'm more experienced in freelancing :) Actually, you don’t have to worry about Facebook too much, so long as you don’t subscribe to add-ons. As with any website that requires a password, make the password secure (as in, use capital letters, numbers and symbols). I’ve been active on Facebook for a number of years and I have never heard of anyone being hacked. I won’t deny that they’re a target, but I will say that they’re pretty secure.

Myspace is pretty crazy with spammers and adware, but it’s usable if you’re practicing good computer security. For example, browse with Mozilla Firefox – be sure to download adblock plus and script-blocker, and you’ll be fine. I’ve been using Myspace for years, but I’ve never had any problems. Then again, I use script-blocker and various computer maintenance programs…

I have no experience with the professional aspects of using Myspace or Facebook, but I am familiar with computer security. I will note that while Facebook has recently opened its doors to all age groups, it was originally designed for a social networking site for college-aged individuals. Myspace is alright, but I would think that one could get the same benefits from Livejournal (without having to run into all the pre-teens). I use Livejournal, and I’ve had the best over-all experiences with it.

But this is just my 2 cents worth :) It’s cool to hear how you all benefit! It gives me ideas for when I’m more experienced in freelancing :)

]]> By: Emma http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-5087 Emma Thu, 01 Nov 2007 03:37:51 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-5087 Miss 11 want to learn a share. I will like to become a blogger for my learning process...thank for share!! Miss 11 want to learn a share. I will like to become a blogger for my learning process…thank for share!!

]]> By: Susan http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-4943 Susan Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:40:34 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-4943 TheGirlWonder, I actually think WP and Typepad offer that capability, too. I use blogger for my personal blog and WP for professional blogging, and there are pros and cons of both. TheGirlWonder, I actually think WP and Typepad offer that capability, too. I use blogger for my personal blog and WP for professional blogging, and there are pros and cons of both.

]]> By: TheGirlWonder http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-4935 TheGirlWonder Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:41:27 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-4935 One thing I liked about Blogger is the ability to use your own domain name for your site. For example, if you go to www.divebunny.org, you get directed to my blogger site. It saved me from having to set up Wordpress, etc... for a site that I don't spend a ton of time on. One thing I liked about Blogger is the ability to use your own domain name for your site. For example, if you go to http://www.divebunny.org, you get directed to my blogger site. It saved me from having to set up WordPress, etc… for a site that I don’t spend a ton of time on.

]]> By: Phil http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-4931 Phil Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:16:13 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-4931 Jean, Livejournal may be great...I'm just not familiar with it. Depending on the blog, MySpace may be approrpriate -- I do primarily business-to-business writing, for which MySpace is not very appropriate. Jean,

Livejournal may be great…I’m just not familiar with it. Depending on the blog, MySpace may be approrpriate — I do primarily business-to-business writing, for which MySpace is not very appropriate.

]]> By: Jenn Hollowell http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-4928 Jenn Hollowell Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:13:34 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-4928 Phil, It's interesting you mention this because, out of all the sites I use for networking, myspace and livejournal return the most hits to my blog posts and suite101 articles. I experimented with others (like blogger) and saw a 12-17% decrease in hits daily. I do worry about the hacking, as you've pointed out, though. Phil,

It’s interesting you mention this because, out of all the sites I use for networking, myspace and livejournal return the most hits to my blog posts and suite101 articles. I experimented with others (like blogger) and saw a 12-17% decrease in hits daily. I do worry about the hacking, as you’ve pointed out, though.

]]> By: Phil http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-4927 Phil Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:53:14 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-4927 Chris, Forget Myspace and FaceBook. Not familiar with Livejournal. LinkedIn is the one that I hear most professionals tout (I've done a couple of stories in which social networking for business has been discussed). A few of my clients have asked me to be part of their LinkedIn networks. However, that has yet to produce any business. Another caution about MySpace and FaceBook -- they're among top targets for hackers. Chris,

Forget Myspace and FaceBook. Not familiar with Livejournal. LinkedIn is the one that I hear most professionals tout (I’ve done a couple of stories in which social networking for business has been discussed). A few of my clients have asked me to be part of their LinkedIn networks. However, that has yet to produce any business.

Another caution about MySpace and FaceBook — they’re among top targets for hackers.

]]> By: CameraObscura http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-4925 CameraObscura Fri, 26 Oct 2007 05:48:09 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-4925 Deb sure loves to hear herself talk, sheesh! Deb sure loves to hear herself talk, sheesh!

]]> By: Chris http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-4924 Chris Fri, 26 Oct 2007 05:17:48 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-4924 Deb, What's the best way to social network? Myspace? Facebook? Livejournal? Deb,

What’s the best way to social network? Myspace? Facebook? Livejournal?

]]> By: Susan http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-4920 Susan Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:54:20 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-4920 Deb, This is a great post, as always. I'm curious what social networking sites you use? I'm on del.icio.us, LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace, and several writer forums. Susan Deb,
This is a great post, as always. I’m curious what social networking sites you use? I’m on del.icio.us, LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace, and several writer forums.
Susan

]]> By: TheGirlWonder http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-4915 TheGirlWonder Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:55:15 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-4915 I think the trick is finding what sites are really worth your time. With so many sites out there, which ones really give you the bang for your ... time? I'd love some suggestions as I'm just starting to freelance. My profiles on social networking sites like facebook, myspace, etc... do drive traffic to my sites especially when I post bulletins about new content. I think the trick is finding what sites are really worth your time. With so many sites out there, which ones really give you the bang for your … time? I’d love some suggestions as I’m just starting to freelance. My profiles on social networking sites like facebook, myspace, etc… do drive traffic to my sites especially when I post bulletins about new content.

]]> By: Nic Sam http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-4911 Nic Sam Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:43:41 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-4911 I see your point and I agree that social networiking can help you. Also, I have a question. I´m trying to start off as a freelancer. I´ve been sending articles and samples to different sites but nothing yet. I ran into a lead for a blog site that gives you your own space in exchange of ad revenue. I´m wondering if this is a good way to start off as a freelancer, since several writers have their own space writing their own blog in the the same site and already attracting visitors. Or you think it would be better just to get my own "independent" blog? I see your point and I agree that social networiking can help you. Also, I have a question. I´m trying to start off as a freelancer. I´ve been sending articles and samples to different sites but nothing yet. I ran into a lead for a blog site that gives you your own space in exchange of ad revenue. I´m wondering if this is a good way to start off as a freelancer, since several writers have their own space writing their own blog in the the same site and already attracting visitors. Or you think it would be better just to get my own “independent” blog?

]]> By: Amy Ulibarri http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-4909 Amy Ulibarri Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:06:47 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-4909 I'm not entirely sure if networking has helped me yet. Actually, yes I do. I have helped several other writer's in the past with deadlines and have gotten a few assignments because of it. I’m not entirely sure if networking has helped me yet. Actually, yes I do. I have helped several other writer’s in the past with deadlines and have gotten a few assignments because of it.

]]> By: sirenavs http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-4903 sirenavs Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:17:27 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-4903 hmm. I don't think that I am doing this right. I social network but it hasn't added traffic to my blog or my site. I think I need a one on one or an idiot's guide to social networking. Please help me! hmm. I don’t think that I am doing this right. I social network but it hasn’t added traffic to my blog or my site. I think I need a one on one or an idiot’s guide to social networking. Please help me!

]]> By: Jenn Hollowell http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-4900 Jenn Hollowell Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:07:17 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-4900 I'm a firm believer in social networking through use of forums, blogs and places like that. I've made so many useful connection by visiting these places regularly. It's an addiction, yes, but it's one that's served me very well over the years! :) I’m a firm believer in social networking through use of forums, blogs and places like that. I’ve made so many useful connection by visiting these places regularly. It’s an addiction, yes, but it’s one that’s served me very well over the years! :)

]]> By: moonslice http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-4897 moonslice Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:34:43 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-4897 Deb, How exactly are you defining social networking? I've been hearing this term a lot lately, but I'm not sure if it refers to any specific sites like Digg or if it just refers to visiting blogs. Deb,
How exactly are you defining social networking? I’ve been hearing this term a lot lately, but I’m not sure if it refers to any specific sites like Digg or if it just refers to visiting blogs.

]]> By: Amy Derby http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-4895 Amy Derby Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:06:21 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/#comment-4895 Now I want zucchini bread. :-( I tend to think of social networking as a black hole. But it's a useful black hole. Better than my former addiction of downloading music. :-) I have no idea how someone who has as many blogs as you do ever does anything BUT social network. I'd love to know where one goes to social network for a hygiene blog. He he. Now I want zucchini bread. :-(

I tend to think of social networking as a black hole. But it’s a useful black hole. Better than my former addiction of downloading music. :-)

I have no idea how someone who has as many blogs as you do ever does anything BUT social network. I’d love to know where one goes to social network for a hygiene blog. He he.

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