5 Keys to Building a Huge Network on Sta.rtUp.biz

#1 Leave Comments on as Many Profiles as You Can

Leave a Welcome Comment for all New Members daily

-100+ new business owners sign up every day looking to network
-Offer advice on how to start a group or use Sta.rtUp.biz
-Leave a signature block with a link to your profile page
-Personalize your greeting to their name, website, or industry

3 Sentence Introduction Comment to Existing Members

-Create a simple introduction and ask a question
-Use a signature block with a link to your profile page
-Try and make at least 20 new comments a day
-Personalize your greeting to their name, website, or industry
-Make a friend request while leaving each comment

See Samples of Approved Comments by Other Members

#2 Invite Your Friends and Become a Featured Member

-Inviting your contacts will indirectly promote your business to them
-Weekly sitewide listing for members with most sign-ups from invites
-Sta.rtUp.biz gets over 1,000,000 page views monthly
-Having a large group of friends gives you instant credibility

#3 Start a Group and Join Groups

-Choose a good image and name for your group
-Add a RSS feed that will supply news and information daily
-Join 3 to 5 groups that you are interested in

#4 Reply to Discussions in the Forum

-Reply to all of the new introductions
-Start your own discussion by introducing yourself

#5 Build a Great Profile Page

-Make it a direct representation of yourself and your business
-Personalize it, add blog posts, 10+ pictures, and YouTube videos

*Although there are boundaries to posting links directly to your own url, there are virtually no limits to promoting your own profile or group which links to your site.

One Final Note:
Networking on Sta.rtUp.biz is no different from any other business networking event that you attend in person. The rules of success are the same.
1) You need to be well dressed - A nice profile and profile picture
2) You have to work the room - 100 comments a day
3) You engage before selling - Thoughtful comments
4) You ask for a business card - Make a friend request

You would never show up to an event in a tank top and start shouting out loud, "I sell insurance!" over and over again. It is rude, people will ignore you, and you will probably be escorted outside by security and told never to come back.

The same is true here.

This is a must read >>> Common Social Networking Mistakes

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Permalink Reply by Wyteria Jacobo on October 10, 2008 at 10:42pm: I agree with Carol and the others about taking the time to know people on the network. I know this method works because just in the last few days I got an order for branded megaphones from my friend in CA who I met through social networking. You definitely have to give of yourself first and seek opportunities to help your colleagues. Very well written article.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Silver Aly on October 15, 2008 at 7:02pm: This is really great! I'm excited to get started with this network, this is what I have been looking for. I am very new to online networking and look forward to meeting new, like minded, people. Silver; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Steve Larson on October 16, 2008 at 1:23am: Thanks for the great information. As a relative newbie, I am trying to soak up all the ''how to" advice I can get. However,it was your direct comparison to business networking events that really put it in perspective for me. I hope I can make relevant contributions in the future. Thanks again.

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Permalink Reply by Barb Sibbing ~ Add Me as a Friend! on October 17, 2008 at 7:21pm: Thanks for these great ideas. My goal is to be here and "work the room" for at least 1 hour a day.

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Permalink Reply by LaVerne Adekunle on October 22, 2008 at 10:29am: great tips...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kozy Nook on October 22, 2008 at 1:06pm: Thank you for your tips and suggestions. They are useful for newcomers and veterans as well. Not being a person of many words, it can be a challenge to create 100 comments a day. However, I have always enjoyed a good challenge.

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Permalink Reply by Lorraine on October 22, 2008 at 10:18pm: Good Advice. Thanks for the guidance to a newcomer.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ted on October 24, 2008 at 7:33am: Wow! This is a great article. Thanx; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by carol stanley on October 27, 2008 at 1:15pm: I just re read this and again the value...It is about simple networking....If I think someone is self serving and trying to get business from me without any interest in what I am doing..I will not respond...TO me I am delighted to share whatever i know...Anyone wanting to publish a book >>>I know a lot, at least things not to do. carol..; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Leonard Taylor on October 30, 2008 at 3:47am: WOW GREAT POST I wish I came across this site before I purchased some of those net worker programs. This info is allot more valuable; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Liz Williams on November 23, 2008 at 9:53pm: Thank you for these words of wisdom. It was very helpful to me as a newcomer to this network.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kelly Iacovelli on May 6, 2009 at 1:51pm: There is so much to learn when you are first starting out. I have spent many hours going around in circles just trying to get set up.; ▶ Reply to This