Online networking is critical in today’s business world and job market, but offline networking is just as crucial! For many bloggers, it’s tough to make that transition, especially when your blog is your business and it's virtual. This is going to be one session you can't afford to miss! In this session, we will cover: * The importance of taking your online networking efforts offline * How to develop a local entourage and raving fans * Strategies to attract referrals to your business or blog like a magnet * How to effortlessly position yourself as a valued resource and make yourself indispensable * How to overcome a fear of networking events and ways to get excited about them * Goal-setting and becoming an asset instead of just a participant * What do respond when people ask "what you do" * Ways to network on behalf of your blog in face to face settings * 7 things that impact how others perceive you * Ways to make sure you stand out for all the RIGHT reasons * Strategies to build social proof in the local business community * and more!
Topic will cover different methods of building, growing, and managing an online community, regardless if it's free or has a pay wall. Many successful communities are built on facebook, twitter, and websites using software or plugins, and this will cover the basics of those methods. I will also cover important things to remember when deciding to launch a community, including time investment, hiring or having moderators, editorial calendars, and reasons why having a healthy, active community can boost other areas of a blog business.
I will delve into the psychology, motivations and goals of the Internet troll. Show what makes them tick. I will explain how to identify one, the different types, how to separate a troll from a snark and strategies to deal with both. With knowledge comes power and I will show that there is little to fear from trolls if handled properly.
Everyone wants to create a social community for their brands and the brands of their clients, and everyone says they understand the risks, but do they? What do they do when their community attacks?
