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

#1 Become a Diamond Member and Leave Comments on as Many Profiles as You Can

Leave a Welcome Comment for all New Members daily

-300+ 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 that Have Generated the Most Traffic to Member's Profiles and Websites.

#2 Read Social Networking Customer Acquistion 101 and Apply the Process

-Social Networking is different than every other internet marketing medium
-What works everywhere else does not work here or any other social network
-Apply this process and you will have a non-stop flow of customers from sta.rtup.biz

#3 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 almost 2,000,000 page views monthly
-Having a large group of friends gives you instant credibility

#4 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

#5 Reply to Discussions in the Forum

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

And the obvious... 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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Comment by Gary D Shaw on August 13, 2009 at 9:44pm: Greetings! When you have power to impact the lives of others where they gain more financial health, its very special & rewarding. When you can gain the education necessary to take ownership of your physical & fianacial health and at the same time create a better understanding of how to gain longevity in your life....YOU have a WINNER! I WANT to pass it along!

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Comment by Selena Brown on August 4, 2009 at 1:09pm: Social Networking is booming and if you understand it, you can be's very successful. Its great advise and tips you offer to newbies to this site. I look forward to networking with others here as well. Great job!

Comment by Edwin Alicea on July 31, 2009 at 10:06am: Hello All! I'm a new member of StartUp and so far have enjoyed the advice and comments I have received. Look at our page if you're looking for a wonderful way to relax or if you'd like to get in shape. Although our web page is not up yet, the info on our profile should be sufficient to entice you.

Comment by Tracey Fieber on July 25, 2009 at 11:22am: It's all about building relationships. That's what makes life more FUN and it helps businesses grow. Thanks for the great suggestions on how to build a social network.

Building relationships continues into retirement, and it becomes even more important to stay connected for a long and healthy life. I say it's time to end the struggles with retirement confusion, deal with issues that are blocking progress, work towards having fulfilling relationships, once and for all find meaning and passion in life, feeling energized, balanced, and confident. Social networking is one way help with the transition.

Thanks for a great post!
Tracey

Comment by Gwena Margolis on July 10, 2009 at 12:41pm: Hmmmm ... original & not canned. Well, all CAPS MEANS I AM YELLING! Not what I want to convey. Bold makes it look like I have something imporant to get across. Italics is just cute. ~~Strike out means I want to say something but I want you to think I don't want to say it~~. Underline is just another way to draw attention. I happen to be a recruiter, I recruit that's what I do. I have a witty personality and a knack for helping people along their way in life. I don't want to solicit you for your business, I would rather be here for networking in it's truest sense. To convene with other professionals on best practices, tips and occassionally a moment to vent about something to ensure I haven't lost my mind. Either way, I am going to enjoy my new adventure on this site. Please feel free to add me, but I don't want to buy something from you or sell you something. Uninventive sales pitches tend to bore me. And frankly life is here to enjoy, so when you are done, you can say "WHEW WHAT A RIDE!!!"

Comment by Edithe Flink on June 13, 2009 at 7:26am: I am really interested in selling the reproductions of my paintings and photographs, not traying to start a new business. If any one can help me withn that I will really apreciate it.
My main gaol is to continue painting and photographing not spending my time in the computer.
Any one can take care of that part as a partner?

Comment by Bill Kendall on June 8, 2009 at 8:51am: I think the problem is that the internet is seen and sometimes promoted as a instant income
machine .Even an online ATM . I am sure that even rude and incorrect postings will get results
if they reach millions of people . I think that would work for one time sales but not for building the kind of relationships that can build a business . Relationships are the core of any good business .However people who are looking for instant results miss the benefit of building good
relationships even online ones.

Comment by Lily Chauvin on June 3, 2009 at 11:51pm: Thank you Startup Biz COO. . . . .I will follow your tips and look forward to making many new friends here :o)

Comment by KingdomWarrior on June 2, 2009 at 10:52pm: Hi, I'm Joy. My company is Ijah Joy Creations. My site is www.ijahjoycreations.etsy.com I hand make jewelry. Mainly necklace sets right now - but am venturing into rings and wire wrapped pendents/bracelets, etc. Will be doing custom pieces very soon

Also, I am an insurance agent in the State of Georgia in Life and Health with Liberty National and United American.

I am so thankful for a site like this where we can all meet and discuss marketing ideas, advertising, and general networking.