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 Cat Lombardo on March 18, 2009 at 7:21am: Excellent advice, thanks for the tips!

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Comment by Alwyn E Mark on March 11, 2009 at 11:55pm: I am new to this whole thing. Just hanging around and learning what this is all about. I am a complete layman to all this. Thanks for the tips. Regards God bless!

Comment by lizet on March 11, 2009 at 7:57am: Thank you to put it out so clearly. I like to connect, I don't like to have a comment wall full of ads. I only just joined and had straight away two sales pitches and have deleted them straight away. I am happy to receive comments from people who want to connect.

Comment by Ms. Park on March 8, 2009 at 12:44pm: Thanks for valueable networking tutorials. All new members must read to network at sta.rtup.biz; learn and know how to.... I'm currently working on new site that trying to introduce www.jewelrywithgem.com/ It's new world of internet learning to web design, advertising, and submit and etc... Trying to reach out and engage with lots of people.
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Comment by Dan Himes on March 6, 2009 at 12:56pm: Hello,
I work from home selling power and natural gas in the deregulated states. I became interested in networking because of the people you get to meet and interact with. I believe that it is impossible to make yourself a better person if you do not find ways to help those around you become more successful as well. A famous man once said you will get fewer and fewer chances to say thank you, I agree and believe that you will get fewer and fewer chances to impact those around you! Take advantage of every opportunity!

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Comment by Penny Powers on February 25, 2009 at 1:23pm: I have over 20 yrs. in the recruiting experience and recently started a firm dedicated to matching the best and the brightest healthcare professionals with the best employers in the country. I pride myself in the ability to help clients in rural areas find the best and brightest talent who enjoy practicing in rural areas of the country.