If you are reading this blog, I’m sure you would like to use sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Biznik and other social networking sites to grow your business. If you are on these sites, have you ever received an invitation from someone that says, “I’d like to add you to my professional network on _______”? OMG! That drives me crazy!
Have you ever sent that type of invitation? If you have, please don’t send any more. Please don’t use the default invitation. Instead, take a few extra seconds to personalize the invitation. If you are sending the invitation to someone you know, you could say:
- “Hi (person’s name), I just found your profile on xyzSite and I’d like to connect with you. Take care, (your name)”
- “Hi (person’s name), I can’t believe we aren’t already connected on xyzSite. Hope all is well. Take care, (your name)”
If you are sending an invitation to someone you don’t know, you could use the first option and elaborate a little about “why” you want to connect. If you have a common friend or business contact, say so in your invitation.
This advice may seem silly and unimportant. But trust me, taking a few extra seconds to personalize your online invitations will leave a better impression of you with the recipient! It’s also the very first step you need to take to establish a business relationship or referral partnership.
Happy Online Networking!
Kimberly
Marketing That’s Easy
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