It seems today that many people in the social media world are fighting for numbers. We are not talking about numbers in the monetary sense, but about the number of social media fans, friends, followers and connections each of us accumulate through our social media channels. You may think that the more fans, followers, etc. that you have, the better and more successful you will be with your business on social media. Unfortunately, a skyrocketing number of people liking your fan page or following you on Twitter does not mean that you have jumped a hurdle for your business in the social media world.

There are over 1.8 billion Internet users worldwide and it is safe to say that not every single one of them will be a fit for your business. You need to make sure that those who are connecting with you and those that you seek to connect with through social media are connections that can be mutually beneficial. This sounds simple enough, but how do you really know who the right people are? Here are the TOP 5 things you can do to make sure your connections are the most worthwhile for you and your personal business success.

1. Don’t let everyone in. Check their profile, interests and other connections first. Make sure this connection isn’t spam or someone who is aimlessly adding people to the network. On the contrary, you should be seeking out through google search, social media websites, twitter applications and other tools to find those groups that you have interest in and to find the right people to network with. Networking will not just come to you, it has to be worked for!
2. Manage your network. Make sure you are aware of all your connections. Up until now have you connected with everyone you have added or those who have requested you? Be sure that you aren’t hanging on to deleted profiles, spam pages and irrelevant connections that can hinder your ability to network productively through social media.
3. Start a conversation. Build a relationship and find out what each of you are looking for with social media. You never know if that person is looking for an opportunity exactly like the 5LINX Business Opportunity or if they know someone who could be a fit. Be sure though, to build some rapport with those connections before you throw out your business opportunity. Make this about networking and friendships before you make it about your business because no one likes to get hounded immediately about work.
4. Join groups on your social network. Personal or business, you’ll always find like-minded people discussing topics you’re passionate about. You can easily build relationships, share interests and common knowledge with people who have similar interests.
5. Expand your scope to outside customers. Find a new network of prospects through those whom you sell 5LINX products. We do want to promote the business opportunity heavily but don’t forget there is an entire product/service based market out there that you can network your way into and eventually, inevitably gain some new friends, prospects and leads.

CURRENT SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION!

Don’t forget that us here at the corporate office want to hear your elevator speech! If you were on a 30-second elevator ride and someone asked, “What is 5LINX?” what would you say? We want to hear YOUR “5LINX Elevator Speech”! Send us a 15-30 second VIDEO to promos@5LINX.com.

The best entry wins a FREE bundle of ten Your Business at Home magazines and ten Invision journals worth a total of $89.95! Don’t forget that you are not eligible for the promotion if you do not record your own video and send it in! Deadline for entries is April 29. Good luck 5LINX and keep up the fantastic work!