Comments on: 10 Necessary Reasons for Social Networking http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/10/10-necessary-reasons-for-social-networking/ The Internet's #1 Freelance Writing Community Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:42:16 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 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.

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